Food & tobacco
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Greendot Biopak develops home compostable stretch film, cutting costs by 55% vs conventional plastic
The transition requires zero capital expenditure.
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Türkiye launches deposit return system paying per recycled container, targeting 90% collection rate
Reverse-vending machines will accept containers, scan the DOA logo, and dispense credit to the consumer’s digital wallet.
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India mandates standard pack sizes for cooking oils
The nine permitted sizes are: 200 ml, 500 ml, 1 litre, 2 litres, 5 litres, 10 litres, 15 litres, and 20 litres.
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Japan’s snack bags go black-and-white as ink shortages force packaging rethink
The cost of petroleum-based materials has surged, prompting a broader reassessment of packaging, including efforts to reduce plastic use.
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Falconer develops cartonboard whisky pack with eight-panel structure, recessed centre, foil detailing
The pack is fully recyclable, and its one-piece design is delivered flat-packed, improving pallet use, reducing transport volume, and expediting assembly on the bottling line.
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DS Smith supplies fibre-based fruit export trays in Greece for transatlantic shipments exceeding 45 days
The tray’s simple structure supports a more efficient packing process and can be assembled on automatic forming machines with either faster or reduced packing time.
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EU opens infringement procedures against 20 member states for failing to transpose green claims directive
Each Member State will have two months to respond to the formal notice and notify the Commission of their complete transposition measures.
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Glen Industries reports FY26 total income of US$24.6M as sustainable packaging demand drives growth
Chairman & Director Lalit Agrawal stated that the performance during H2 and FY26 reflects the strength of the product portfolio and the growing demand for sustainable packaging solutions across domestic and global markets.
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PepsiCo revamps India packaging to highlight ‘no artificial flavours or colours’ across Lay’s, Kurkure, Doritos
INDIA – PepsiCo India has revamped its product packaging across Lay’s, Kurkure, and Doritos to clearly communicate the absence of artificial flavours and colours, aligning…
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Kenyan manufacturers push for removal of 25% excise duty on kraft liner used in export packaging, warning of 17% cost increase
In its submissions on the Finance Bill 2026, the lobby argues that without targeted tax reforms, Kenya risks eroding gains in industrialisation, export growth, and job creation.