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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Siegwerk has been awarded the EcoVadis Gold Medal for its sustainability performance, just weeks after announcing a Silver rating. With an overall score of 78 out of 100, the Germany-based printing ink and coatings supplier is now ranked in the 96th percentile of all companies evaluated globally by EcoVadis. The Gold …
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Sibeg Srl, the official bottler of The Coca-Cola Company in Sicily, has partnered with Sidel to install its first aseptic PET line at its production site in Catania. The move brings the production of sensitive beverages, previously outsourced, in-house for the first time. The new 18,000 bottles-per-hour line includes Sidel’s Aseptic Combi Predis, EvoFilm Stretch, …
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LasX Industries and Procter & Gamble have launched LaserSharp® Marking technology on the caps of Tide® Ultra OXI Boost laundry detergent, marking the culmination of a four-year collaboration aimed at improving functionality, communication, and sustainability in packaging. The laser-marked caps, now available on store shelves, replace traditional injection-molded dosing bars with …
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US-headquartered Multi-Color Corporation (MCC) has announced the installation of two BOBST MASTER M6 inline flexo presses to strengthen its operations across the EMEA region. The move is part of MCC’s long-term production strategy aimed at increasing capacity and operational efficiency. The BOBST MASTER M6 presses are designed for fast …
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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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Amazon UAE has launched a new packaging recycling program that allows customers to recycle Amazon.ae delivery packaging through more than 150 dedicated drop-off points located in residential and commercial areas across Dubai. Developed in partnership with Enviroserve, a Dubai Municipality and Ministry of Environment–certified recycler, the initiative aims to divert packaging materials …
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 …
South Africa has launched the Western Cape’s first food-grade PET bottle-to-bottle recycling facility, marking a significant expansion in the country’s recycling infrastructure. Extrupet (Pty) Ltd’s new plant in Cape Town was officially opened in partnership with the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) and industry body Petco. The R200 million (US$11.59 million) facility …
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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 …
