KHS Group has unveiled a new PET bottle concept, KHS SUPREME, designed to improve oxygen barrier performance for sensitive beverage applications such as tea, juices and functional drinks. The development builds on the company’s established Plasmax coating technology and targets producers seeking extended shelf life without compromising recyclability. The SUPREME …
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Avery Dennison has announced the first mass-scale integration of Pragmatic Semiconductor’s flexible integrated circuit (FlexIC), NFC Connect PR1301, into its Near Field Communication (NFC) inlay portfolio, marking a development in smart packaging and intelligent labelling. The innovation centres on replacing conventional rigid silicon chips with an ultra-thin, flexible integrated circuit that can be embedded into …
Mondi has collaborated with Polish seasoning manufacturer Prymat to develop a recyclable paper-based packaging solution designed to preserve the quality and aroma of spices while improving sustainability performance. The new solution uses Mondi’s re/cycle FunctionalBarrier Paper Ultimate, a high-barrier paper containing more than 80% paper content. The material is …
Britannia Industries Limited has commissioned its first aseptic PET packaging line for its Winkin’ Cow dairy drinks portfolio, with the system supplied by Sidel. The line has been installed at Britannia’s greenfield dairy facility in Ranjangaon, Maharashtra, India. Britannia entered the value-added dairy drinks segment in 2018 under the Winkin’ Cow …
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Henkel Adhesive Technologies has entered into a collaboration with Swedish chemical company Sekab to support the transition from fossil-based to bio-based chemicals used in industrial adhesive production. The partnership focuses on replacing conventional ethyl acetate, a commonly used solvent, with a fossil-free, bio-based alternative. The initiative applies to industrial adhesive …
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Bariq announces the expansion of Bariq into Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, operating under the name Creative Recycling. The new facility, called Creative Recycling World, marks the company’s first site in the Kingdom and is part of its broader strategy to grow its presence across the Gulf region. The Jeddah facility will …
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Packaging manufacturer ALPLA and Austrian micronutrient company BIOGENA have partnered to develop a recyclable packaging can made from bio-based polyethylene (bio-PE), using sugar cane processing waste as the raw material. The new packaging, known as the “eco-can,” uses residual plant materials from sugar production. These by-products are fermented into bioethanol …
Coca‑Cola in France and Germany has begun a pilot project for a next‑generation multipack format that eliminates traditional plastic shrink wrap on large PET bottle packs. The initiative, conducted with its bottling partner Coca‑Cola Europacific Partners, replaces the plastic film with strategically placed glue dots to hold bottles together and a recyclable …
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Batelco, a telecommunications company under the Beyon Group, has introduced SIM cards made entirely from recycled plastic, making it the first operator in Bahrain to adopt this environmentally focused initiative. The new Eco-SIM cards are produced using 100% recycled polystyrene, primarily sourced from discarded refrigerators and other household appliances. The move …
Polysmart Packaging Limited has announced a $60 million investment to build Nigeria’s largest plastic recycling plant, with completion targeted for July 2026, according to Guardian Nigeria. The new facility, set to begin operations in phases starting March 2026, will have the capacity to process 100,000 tons of mixed plastics annually. This includes food-grade recycled polyethylene …
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