WORLD NEWS
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Kneipp chooses Sonoco GreenCan for limited-edition bath crystals
The collaboration demonstrates that moisture exposure can be managed through container architecture and material selection without reverting to plastic, as long as the barrier strategy is designed alongside the format.
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Evergreen by Novolex to launch SmartPour dry filling system, aiding packaging
The manufacturer says the apparatus offers speed, accuracy, and consistency for dry-ingredient packaging, addressing irregular filling volumes and preventing spillage on commercial packing lines.
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Kawasaki Robotics to launch CP110L palletising robot in Chicago
Adding a 110kg payload option to Kawasaki’s CP Series, now covering 110–700kg, the four-axis CP110L reaches 2,505mm and handles up to 2,200 cases/hour under specified conditions.
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Masterpress begins pouch production at Polish facility
Line links to existing flexo/digital presses, surface-printed paper/plastic goes straight to pouch assembly, no lamination/curing.
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Kodak expands portfolio with PROSPER Plus 5 imprinting system
PROSPER Plus 5 for printers/converters: variable data, coding, serialisation, personalisation, versioning, no equipment swap; higher margins, faster response, new revenue.
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Pulpex opens Glasgow fibre-bottle plant with 40M unit capacity
The patented containers, manufactured from sustainably sourced wood pulp and free of concealed plastics, are structured for standard domestic paper and cardboard recycling streams.
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Ardagh supplies wine-specific cans for alcohol-free launch
BarLoca Bianco and Rosso are sold in a wine-specific semi-matt can, light- and air-blocking, with an interior lining that preserves wine quality and taste, per the packaging provider.
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DNP launches thermal transfer ribbons for pharma, food packaging
Launch extends DNP thermal transfer into compliance/operating-driven applications, serving converters and printers in regulated markets.
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Borouge to add 14,000 Tonnes of recycling capacity in Europe
Borouge expansion: meets European recycled polyolefin demand, circular access driven by brands, PPWR, supply resilience.
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Artience, DIC issue Japan’s first flexible film recycling standard
The framework unites converters, brand owners, and recyclers in assessing and comparing recyclability against national standards rather than individual company conditions.