Beyti Food Industries, a subsidiary of the Almarai Group, has launched Egypt’s first ultra-high-temperature (UHT) milk production line using PET bottles, marking a major shift in the country’s dairy packaging sector. The new line was unveiled during a tour by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Transport Kamel Al-Wazir, who inaugurated the …
Emirates Biotech launches UAE-made PLA biopolymer range for regional packaging sector
Emirates Biotech has announced the launch of its Embio product line, a portfolio of PolyLactic Acid (PLA) biopolymers developed and produced in the United Arab Emirates. The range is positioned to offer a regionally manufactured alternative to conventional plastics, aimed at supporting packaging and materials producers across the Middle East. The …
Bel Group begins global rollout of Babybel paper packaging in sustainability shift
Bel Group has initiated the global rollout of recyclable paper packaging for its Babybel® cheese products, marking a significant step in its packaging transformation strategy. The company aims to fully replace Babybel’s current cellophane wrap with responsibly sourced paper packaging by 2027 across all production sites and markets. This shift follows …
Bobst unveils automated EXPERT K5 metallizer across flexible packaging plants
Bobst has launched the next generation of its EXPERT K5 vacuum metallizer, introducing autonomous machine operation for the flexible packaging industry. The new system integrates artificial intelligence to reduce operator dependency, enhance consistency, and increase productivity. Equipped with the company’s proprietary iMA (Intelligent Metallizing Assistant) technology, the EXPERT K5 replaces manual adjustments with …
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Mondi advances transition to PE-free wrappers for cut-size paper at European mills
Mondi has finalized the transition to polyethylene (PE)-free wrappers for its entire Mondi-branded cut-size paper portfolio produced at its Slovak mill in Ružomberok. The company’s Austrian site in Neusiedler is set to complete the shift by 2026. The move eliminates the use of approximately one kilogram of plastic per tonne of finished cut-size paper. Unlike …
SLMG Beverages boosts PET bottle production with KHS TriBlock system
SLMG Beverages, Coca-Cola’s largest bottler in India, has expanded its production capabilities with the installation of a new PET bottling line from KHS at its Chhata facility in Uttar Pradesh. The expansion, completed ahead of peak season, has increased capacity at the plant by 35%. The new InnoPET TriBlock line, delivered by Germany-based …
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Mondelēz and DS Smith trial paper tubs for Cadbury Heroes
Mondelēz International has partnered with packaging supplier DS Smith to pilot paper-based packaging for its Cadbury Heroes range in the UK, marking a shift from traditional plastic tubs. The trial, which introduces 300,000 paper tubs, will be available for a limited time across Tesco stores nationwide starting in October. This “test …
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Bormioli Luigi introduces Swing: a refillable glass lipstick with recyclable features
Bormioli Luigi has introduced Swing, a new refillable glass lipstick model that extends its existing makeup packaging collection. The launch follows the company’s earlier Murano line, which was developed for lip gloss and mascara. Presented at the Luxe Pack trade show in Monaco, Swing is designed with a slim, transparent glass body that aims to …
BOBST, Brückner and Mitsui Chemicals unveil industry-first recyclable mono-material retort packaging
BOBST, Brückner and Mitsui Chemicals have jointly developed a mono-material, recyclable retort packaging solution, marking a notable step toward more sustainable flexible packaging for the food industry. The innovation was announced at K 2025 and addresses a key gap in packaging recyclability: high-barrier retort pouches. Retort packaging, commonly used for sterilized, shelf-stable food products such …
ExxonMobil and Windmöller & Hölscher develop mono-material MDO PE freezer pouch for recyclability and performance
ExxonMobil has partnered with Windmöller & Hölscher (W&H) to develop a non-laminated, mono-material machine direction oriented (MDO) polyethylene (PE) freezer pouch. The collaboration responds to economic pressures and legislative developments, including the European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), by focusing on recyclable packaging solutions with improved material performance. The …