South Africa – Heineken Beverages, part of Heineken N.V., has launched a 500ml aluminium can format for Savanna Premium Cider, expanding its cider offering in South Africa’s ready-to-drink segment. The new packaging format is intended to offer a more portable and accessible alternative to existing pack sizes. The company highlighted that the lightweight can design …
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Ball Corporation has finalized the sale of a 41% ownership interest in Ball United Arab Can Manufacturing Company (UAC), its Saudi Arabia-based metal can packaging joint venture. The stake was acquired by a subsidiary of ORG Technology Co., Ltd. (ORG) for approximately USD $70 million, subject to customary closing adjustments. Ball now retains a 10% …
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Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) has taken over service operations in Brazil for packaging machinery from Gerhard Schubert GmbH. The agreement strengthens HEIDELBERG’s role in the packaging segment by providing on-the-ground technical support for Schubert’s installed systems across the region. Under the agreement, HEIDELBERG will provide production support and performance optimization for Schubert machines. The services …
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ProAmpac has announced the commercial launch of a new recycle-ready packaging platform developed for chunk cheese applications. The polyolefin-based film is designed for high-speed production environments, offering a recyclable alternative for dairy manufacturers. The newly launched films are part of ProAmpac’s ProActive Recycle-Ready platform and are intended to meet the operational demands of chunk cheese …
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Rotzinger PharmaPack has unveiled VarioFill, a modular filling and capping platform aimed at manufacturers and contract fillers of over-the-counter (OTC) products, including pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, personal care, and nutraceuticals. The platform is designed to accommodate a wide range of solid and liquid products. It supports various packaging materials, container shapes, and closure types, enabling users to …
South African label converter Label & Litho has installed the country’s first Nilpeter FB-14 flexo press, strengthening both its production capabilities and Nilpeter’s presence in the region. The FB-14 is the latest model in Nilpeter’s FB-Line, developed to provide high performance in a compact design with an emphasis on automation and efficiency. The new press …
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Veolia has entered into an agreement to acquire the 30% minority stake in its subsidiary, Water Technologies and Solutions (WTS), from CDPQ for $1.75 billion (approximately €1.5 billion). The transaction will bring Veolia’s ownership of WTS to 100%, allowing the company full operational control. The deal is expected to close by the end of …
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Intercare Chemicals has introduced Care ECO Laundry Pods in the UAE, a plant-based, pre-measured laundry solution packaged in eco-friendly materials. The launch is part of the company’s efforts to offer practical and affordable sustainable alternatives in the homecare segment. The Care ECO Laundry Pods provide a three-in-one function: cleaning, brightening, and softening. Each pod contains …
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Nestlé Ghana Ltd. has introduced newly designed packaging for its NESCAFÉ 3-in-1 coffee mix, featuring refreshed visuals that aim to align more closely with consumer preferences and brand identity in Ghana. The new packaging, which retains the existing product formulation, adopts a bold design with bright colors and a visual emphasis on the product’s creamy …
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Nestlé Nigeria has extended the use of clear bottle caps across its entire Pure Life bottled water range, excluding Pure Life Protect, in a move aimed at improving recyclability and supporting its broader sustainability targets. Originally introduced on the 33cl Pure Life bottle, the transition to transparent caps removes the traditional blue pigmentation, making the …
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