Bulgarian company Cupffee has introduced the world’s first edible coffee cup, designed to offer a sustainable alternative to single-use plastic cups in the beverage and hospitality sectors. Made from seven locally sourced ingredients such as oat bran, wheat flour, and coconut oil, the cup is free from artificial additives, preservatives, sweeteners, …
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Amcor has announced a major expansion of its printing, lamination and converting capabilities in North America to support growing demand for flexible packaging in the protein market. The investment, described as one of the company’s largest to date, focuses on the meat, poultry and seafood sectors, where Amcor has an established presence. …
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ExxonMobil, in collaboration with Hosokawa Alpine and BW Converting, has developed an ultra-thin, mono-material polyethylene (PE) bread bag designed for recyclability. The initiative, part of ExxonMobil’s Signature Polymers portfolio, addresses key challenges in flexible packaging by reducing material complexity while maintaining performance. Bread packaging, though often perceived as simple, requires a balance of …
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 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 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 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 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, 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 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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