Sidel launches lightweight returnable PET bottle for still water

      Sidel has introduced a returnable polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottle designed specifically for still water applications, marking a shift in how reusable packaging is developed for this segment.     According to the company, the new Returnable PET – Still Water bottle responds to increasing regulatory pressure and consumer expectations around reuse, particularly …

Amcor launches next generation flip top closure for sauce market

      Amcor has introduced a new generation flip top closure designed for condiments such as mayonnaise, ketchup and sweet sauces, as part of its ongoing packaging development efforts. The closure, branded as the 55 mm Flava Flip Top Closure 38/400, represents an updated version within the company’s 38/400 neck finish range.     …

Henkel and LyondellBasell develop bio circular polymer solution for toilet rim block packaging

    LyondellBasell and Henkel have collaborated to develop a bio-circular polymer solution for the transparent plastic cage used in WC Frisch/Bref toilet rim block products, focusing on reducing reliance on fossil-based materials.     The packaging component is produced through injection molding and incorporates a material composition of 30% mechanically recycled plastics and 70% …

Emerson launches configurable ultrasonic welding platform for packaging and industrial applications

Emerson has introduced the Branson Polaris ultrasonic welding platform, a configurable system designed for joining plastic components used in packaging, including seals and assemblies for food and medical applications. The platform enables manufacturers to process a range of materials, including polymers and bioplastics, supporting packaging formats that require consistent sealing performance and compliance with regulatory …

TVOP partners with Sidel to introduce laser blowing technology for edible oil bottles

Thanakorn Vegetable Oil Products (TVOP) has partnered with Sidel to equip its new edible oil production facility with integrated processing and packaging technologies, becoming the first edible oil producer globally to apply laser-based blowing technology for bottle manufacturing. The implementation of EvoBLOW Laser marks the introduction of this technology in the edible oil packaging segment. …

Indorama Ventures, Nigerian Breweries and Genesis Energy partner to develop one of Africa’s largest rPET production facilities by 2027

      Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited has entered into a partnership with Nigerian Breweries Plc and Genesis Power & Energy Solutions Ltd to establish a large-scale food-grade recycled PET (rPET) production facility in Lagos, Nigeria.     The planned facility will have an annual production capacity of approximately 45,000 tonnes of rPET resin …

Sulayr and TOMRA collaborate to scale tray-to-tray PET recycling in Europe

        Sulayr Recycling, a Spain-based recycler specialising in thermoformed PET trays, has partnered with TOMRA Recycling to strengthen its tray-to-tray recycling operations and improve process stability for food-grade recycled PET production. The collaboration focuses on integrating advanced optical sorting technologies into Sulayr’s industrial recycling process to handle complex post-consumer PET tray waste …

Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda launches 10-litre Rwenzori water pack

        Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) has introduced a 10-litre packaging format for its Rwenzori Pure Natural Mineral Water brand, expanding the product’s available pack sizes in the Ugandan bottled water market. The launch was announced in 2026 and aims to provide an intermediate option between small retail bottles and the larger 20-litre …

Unilever inaugurates OMO liquid detergent production line in Saudi Arabia

    Unilever has inaugurated a new OMO liquid detergent production line in Saudi Arabia in 2026, expanding its local manufacturing capacity while integrating recyclable polyethylene (PE) packaging bottles for the product range. The facility was launched to strengthen regional supply chains and support sustainability goals, with the detergent packaged in recyclable plastic bottles produced …