Innovations & New Products
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Smurfit Kappa becomes first vegan-certified packaging company amid rising concern over chemicals in food packaging
UK – Smurfit Kappa, one of the leading paper-based packaging companies in the world, has registered with the Vegan Society scheme, becoming the first vegan-certified…
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Nampak more than doubles headline earnings per share on improved performance across all segments
SOUTH AFRICA – Africa’s leading diversified packaging manufacturer, Nampak, has reported a 24% rise in revenue to R8.1 billion (US$520m) in the six months ended…
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Coca-Cola develops new bottles with attached caps to foster sustainability
UK – Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) in partnership with Coca-Cola Great Britain (CCGB) is introducing new, attached caps to its plastic bottles, making it easier…
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Coca-Cola Hong Kong launches newly designed glass bottles as part of sustainability agenda
CHINA – Multinational soft beverage manufacturer, the Coca-Cola Company, and its bottling partner Swire Coca-Cola Hong Kong have relaunched iconic glass bottles for eight beverages…
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Irish packaging company Smurfit Kappa develops recyclable water-resistant paper
IRELAND – Irish corrugated packaging company Smurfit Kappa has introduced a sustainable water-resistant paper as part of its new TechniPaper portfolio. AquaStop is part of…
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Younger consumers drive demand for sustainable packaging, express willingness to pay more
USA – Demand for eco-friendly and sustainable product packaging has remained robust and is expected to remain so in the coming years thanks to an…
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Amcor expands recycle-ready packaging portfolio with new additions for Cheese and Coffee
SWITZERLAND – Swiss-based global packaging company Amcor is expanding food manufacturer’s sustainable packaging choices by launching two recycle-ready packaging solutions for coffee and dairy products.…
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Packaging supplier Elopak partners Nippon Paper to expand presence in Oceania
OCEANIA –Norwegian carton packaging and filling equipment supplier Elopak ASA is strengthening its position in Oceania with a new licensing partnership with Nippon Paper. Nippon…
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Berlin Packaging strengthens Canadian presence with acquisition of United Bottles & Packaging
CANADA – US packaging company Berlin Packaging has acquired Canadian glass and closures distributor, United Bottles & Packaging (UB&P) in an effort to strengthen its…
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KHS debuts new packaging line retrofits to wrap beverage cans in paper instead of film
GERMANY – KHS, an international manufacturer of filling and packaging equipment for the beverage and food, has introduced new packaging line retrofits that wrap beverage…