Innovations & New Products

AUSTRIA – Sustainable packaging and paper manufacturer Mondi in collaboration with Baumit has rolled out a new water-soluble paper packaging solution called SolmixBag, for use…

USA – Vertically integrated manufacturer of flexible packaging, St. Johns Packaging has developed bread bags containing up to 30% post-consumer recycled (PCR) content. The company…

ETHIOPIA – Plastic upcycling startup Kubik has secured US$3.34 million in Seed funding to increase its focus on building material production in Ethiopia before expanding…

EGYPT – The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) issues the new 20-pound polymer banknote, using the latest banknote production lines in the New Administrative Capital…

UK – Food packaging specialist Colpac has launched a new website, described as combining ‘seamless user experience, improved functionality, and a striking, image-led design’. The…

KENYA – Africa’s largest beverage manufacturer, Coca-Cola Beverages Africa in Kenya has announced that it will be transitioning the Dasani water bottles for both the…

FRANCE – Leading provider of packaging equipment, services, and complete solutions, Sidel has launched a ‘no fear’ one-stop shop for rPET called ‘RePETable’ in a…

INDIA – Austrian packaging solution provider ALPLA has aided Coca-Cola India to launch a new bottle made from 100% recycled polyethene terephthalate (rPET) for the…

UK – Robinsons has introduced an Ecopack carton to replace its iconic plastic bottle in almost 200 years of manufacturing, as part of an environment-saving…

SOUTH AFRICA – Andrew Ingham’s new wine brand Interpunkt and award-winning boutique estate Journey’s End Vineyards, have teamed up to launch a pioneering range of…