Technology

New line by late 2026: more Toppan capacity/efficiency, stable local supply for sustainable packaging demand.

The packaging update accompanied a box redesign; Mondi began by reviewing existing corrugated formats and choosing the brown corrugated board grade best matched to each product group.

The system offers up to 97% product yield and preserves freshness and flavour, Sealed Air said, a figure that matters for foodservice operators facing recurring condiment waste and residual product costs.

Bringing together clearer portfolio presentation, retail differentiation, and healthfulness visuals, the redesign leads into a five-year expansion: higher capacity, wider distribution, and continued innovation spend.

The new ECOVA Barrier line pairs heat sealability with barrier performance tailored to each application, letting paper-based formats meet real-world production and converting demands.

Led by Madica (Flourish Ventures’ Africa programme) with Catalyst Fund and Jambaar Capital, the round will fund Bekia’s engineering growth, Bekia Next launch, and a second-market pilot in Africa.

The revised ALUSNAP preserves its original structure but adds design and security features, notably Guala Closures’ dual glass-ball anti-refill valve system against unauthorised refills.

The new design swaps the single-rim format for a revised rim, necessitating equipment and tooling changes, addressing a mechanical need that grows as fibre-based packaging gains ground in fresh protein.

PureNil 0: food-contact safe, microplastic-free water dispersion; used in beauty/personal care/F&B; billed as first 100% plastic-free flexible substrate.

Designed for household paper recycling and safe biodegradation in nature, the sachet tackles paper’s toughest challenge, liquids, said Kelpi CEO Hugo Adams, making the launch significant.