Agriculture & Food
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Greenwave Circularity secures US$31.5M for Odisha PET recycling plant
Built on a closed-loop model returning used bottles to raw material, the Odisha plant will produce food-grade resin and preforms, addressing India’s shortfall in food-contact-compliant recycled PET.
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Crown Holdings breaks ground on US$21.8M beverage can plant in Unnao
Advanced manufacturing, operational efficiency, and leading sustainability practices will be built into the facility.
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Wausau Coated Products’ new WA-669 wash-away adhesive enables bottle reuse with 90% recycled liner
Designed to stay put through normal use, ice included, but release under hot water and agitation, Wausau’s wash-away technology supports circular packaging, since reuse is among the most energy-efficient recycling routes.
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SÜDPACK’s PP spouted pouch film cuts carbon 40% with 95% recyclability rate
The CarbonLite PurePP pouch is designed for cold filling of drinkable yoghurt and dairy products, with films treated by UVC or hydrogen peroxide to reduce microbial load.
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AMS Polymers enters flexible packaging adhesives market with capacity expansion plans
With its move into flexible packaging adhesives, AMS Polymers enters a growing Indian market shaped by BASF, Henkel, 3M, and H.B. Fuller.
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Packaging supplier Chemco plans US$180M IPO to fund capex, reduce debt
The proposed Chemco IPO would be a major packaging sector offering in India, adding to a growing list of manufacturers tapping strong investor demand for industrial listings.
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Tetra Pak appoints Michael Wu as Oceania MD to drive sustainability, food systems innovation
Wu’s new role heading Tetra Pak ANZ will focus on helping customers enhance food safety, reduce environmental footprint, and strengthen food systems through advanced packaging and processing technology.
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Mondelēz replaces PET cookie trays with FSC Paper, Cuts 2,200T of plastic
The paper tray was extensively tested to ensure product protection and shelf life, offering cookie durability during transport and display while reducing virgin plastic use.
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Reps Panel proposes phased plastic ban with green tax, EPR
Recommendations: phased legislation, harmonised state/federal rules, enforcement, recycling incentives, and retooling aid for firms and workers.
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Dubai’s launches new A-to-E packaging grade rates for nutritional accuracy
The classification lets food businesses validate nutritional claims before or after market entry. Accurate information aids regulatory compliance and boosts confidence among regulators and consumers.