Sidel has unveiled Nitro Square, a new square-shaped bottle design for nitrogen-dosed still water, targeting producers seeking differentiation in a market traditionally dominated by cylindrical bottle formats. According to Sidel, most bottles in this segment are round due to the internal pressure created by the nitrogen dosing process. “The nitrogen-dosed water bottle market is largely …
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Constantia Flexibles, one of the world’s largest flexible packaging manufacturers, has had its updated climate targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The validation confirms that the company’s goals align with the SBTi’s criteria to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Based in Vienna, the company is targeting a 50.4% …
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Al Ghurair Foods has announced the phased completion of the UAE’s first corn starch plant at Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD), targeting full operational rollout by the first quarter of 2026. The plant is expected to play a critical role in supporting key downstream sectors including the paper and packaging industries. …
At FEFCO, Canon unveiled the corrPRESS iB17, a digital inkjet press designed for industrial‑scale corrugated packaging production. The press can print up to 8,000 m² per hour (approximately 15 million m² annually), applying water‑based inks and primer suitable for indirect food contact directly onto corrugated boards up to 1.7 m wide. Canon says the corrPRESS iB17 …
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In a move aimed at addressing growing sustainability demands and upcoming regulations like the European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), ExxonMobil has partnered with Hosokawa Alpine and IMA Ilapak to develop an innovative, recyclable cheese packaging solution. The collaboration is part of ExxonMobil’s new Signature Polymers portfolio, which consolidates its polyolefin products under a …
Adana, Türkiye – Fresh produce exporter Özler Tarım has partnered with Mondi to develop a recyclable corrugated packaging solution that has significantly reduced food waste and increased efficiency in global shipments. Faced with the challenge of protecting fruits and vegetables during long sea freight journeys, Özler Tarım required packaging that could …
Baumer hhs has announced the launch of its CorrBox Solution evo, a new system designed to improve adhesive application and quality control for high-volume production in the corrugated packaging industry. The release follows extensive field testing under real-world conditions and is now available for order as of 1 October 2025. The CorrBox Solution evo is …
Star Paper Mills is set to begin trial production at its US$54 million recycled container board mill in KEZAD, Abu Dhabi, with construction 95% complete. The announcement will be formally made during the ProPaper 2025 event, but the company confirmed operational activities are expected to commence before year-end. The 135,000-tonne capacity …
Nefab and Nokia have jointly developed a new fiber-based packaging solution for Nokia’s 5G radio frequency (RF) modules, replacing traditional plastic cushioning with Nefab’s FiberFlute material. The solution has been named a finalist for the Nokia Diamond Award 2025 in the Sustainability category, which recognizes suppliers contributing to Nokia’s environmental goals through …
The Mohinani Group has partnered with Norfund, the Norwegian government’s investment fund for developing countries, to expand its recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) operations in Ghana and Nigeria. The investment will support infrastructure development aimed at increasing recycling capacity and reducing reliance on virgin plastics in food-grade packaging. The initiative follows Mohinani’s …
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