TotalEnergies Corbion has commercially launched Luminy® FOAM 50F, a high melt strength polylactic acid (PLA) grade for extrusion foamed packaging applications, targeting fresh food trays and food service containers. Announced on July 7, 2026, the material is designed as a lower-carbon, circular alternative to extruded polystyrene (XPS) while operating on …
STONEY shifts from brown to clear PET bottles in South Africa to support recyclability
STONEY ginger beer classic is moving from its established brown bottle to clear PET packaging in South Africa, with a phased transition beginning in June 2026, Coca-Cola South Africa has announced. The packaging change will start with the 2.25-litre STONEY bottle, while the remaining portfolio is scheduled to transition over time. Clear …
Lactips and SmartSolve launch water-soluble flexible packaging samples
Lactips and SmartSolve have introduced water-soluble, microplastic-free flexible packaging samples for beauty, cosmetics and personal care applications at Edition Spéciale by Luxe Pack in Paris. The companies said the samples are market-ready and designed to provide a plastic-free alternative for single-use packaging formats used by brands in the personal care …
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DS Smith and BWT develop fibre-based transport box for MACH water filters
DS Smith and BWT (Best Water Technology) have developed a fibre-based transport box for BWT’s MACH water filters and accessories, with the packaging now being manufactured in two versions for use in Austria. Announced in London on 7 July 2026, the solution is designed for two types of MACH water …
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Paranova launches paper-based punnets for Flavourfresh tomatoes
Paranova Print and Packaging has introduced FibreFresh paper-based punnets for Flavourfresh’s limited-edition Tomalina tomato range, launched in Asda stores for the UK summer season. The new format has been developed as an alternative to conventional all-plastic fresh produce packs, combining a paper-based tray with heat-sealing capability for retail tomato …
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DS Smith, RE-ZIP and RAJA Group launch reusable e-commerce packaging initiative in France
DS Smith, RE-ZIP and RAJA Group have launched REUSE FAST TRACK in France, a one-year programme designed to test reusable fibre-based packaging for e-commerce at commercial scale. The initiative targets the deployment and recirculation of 250,000 reusable packages with 20 participating brands. Applications are open, with the founding partners expected to …
EGA inaugurates UAE’s largest aluminum recycling plant in Al Taweelah
Emirates Global Aluminium has inaugurated the UAE’s largest aluminum recycling plant at Al Taweelah, marking a significant expansion of the company’s low-carbon metal business and the country’s circular economy infrastructure. The new facility has a production capacity of 185,000 tonnes per year and will process post-consumer aluminum scrap, along with some …
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Baumer hhs marks 40 years of industrial gluing innovation
Baumer hhs has marked its 40th anniversary, highlighting four decades of technological development in industrial adhesive application, quality assurance and production process optimisation across multiple manufacturing sectors. The milestone was celebrated on 12 June 2026 at the company’s headquarters in Krefeld, Germany, attended by employees, management and company founders. Today, the company employs more than …
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Sainsbury’s expands on-pack fibre labelling across 500 products
Sainsbury’s is expanding the use of front-of-pack nutritional labelling as part of a wider initiative aimed at increasing fibre consumption and fruit and vegetable intake across the UK by 2030. The retailer has announced that its “Full on Fibre” label will be rolled out across more than 500 products, …
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Hotpack and HZ Corporation establish joint venture for paper-based foodservice packaging
Hotpack has entered into a joint venture with Malaysia-based HZ Corporation to expand the availability of paper-based foodservice packaging across multiple international markets. Announced on 18 June 2026, the partnership has been formalised through the establishment of HZP Eco Packaging. The venture will focus on supplying paper-based alternatives to single-use …