Berry Global introduces DecoFusion™ tube: A game-changer for branding and sustainability

  Berry Global has introduced its new DecoFusion™ tube technology, designed to improve branding and sustainability in the packaging market. The patented technology allows for 360° uninterrupted artwork and features thinner sidewalls, reducing material usage while enhancing the consumer experience.   The new tubes are constructed using a hybrid technology process that combines high-resolution graphics …

Amcor and Berry announce merger to form global packaging leader

  Amcor plc and Berry Global Group, Inc. have announced an all-stock merger, creating a global packaging leader. The combined company will focus on consumer and healthcare packaging, with shareholders from Amcor and Berry holding approximately 63% and 37% ownership, respectively.   The boards of both firms have unanimously approved the merger, valuing Berry’s common …

Indorama Ventures partners to launch world’s first commercial Bio-PET bottles for Suntory

  Indorama Ventures has announced a collaboration with Suntory, ENEOS Corporation, Mitsubishi Corporation, Iwatani, and Neste to launch the world’s first commercially produced PET bottles made from bio-paraxylene. The innovative bottles, made from used cooking oil, mark a significant step in sustainable packaging, with the potential to reduce CO2 emissions in PET production.   Starting …

Tetra Pak and Lactalis pioneer recycled polymer packaging for dairy products

  Tetra Pak and Lactalis have introduced a carton package using certified recycled polymers linked to used beverage cartons, marking a significant development in the beverage carton industry. The material is certified by the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS and is sourced from the recycling process of used beverage cartons in Spain. The …

Coveris strengthens medical packaging with MediFlex brand

  Coveris has consolidated its medical packaging offerings under the MediFlex brand following significant investments in its production facilities. The move is aimed at strengthening its position in the growing medical packaging sector.   “The demand for high-quality, sustainable medical packaging is steadily growing, and Coveris has responded by investing over 8 million euros in …

Neopac debutes new Polyfoil® Mono-Material Barrier Mini Tubes at CPhI Milan

  Neopac, a provider of packaging solutions for the pharmaceutical, beauty, and oral care industries, will showcase its new Polyfoil® Mono-Material Barrier (MMB) Mini tubes at CPhI Milan, taking place from October 8-10. The new tubes, now available in diameters ranging from 13.5mm to 16mm, expand the company’s portfolio of high-barrier, mono-material packaging solutions.   …

Wipak announces multi-million-euro investments in sustainability and innovation

  Wipak Group has announced a series of multi-million-euro investments aimed at enhancing its operations and supporting its sustainability goals. The investments, set to take place across various Wipak sites in the coming years, reflect the company’s commitment to driving innovation while reducing its environmental impact.   As part of its decarbonization strategy, Wipak has …

Klöckner Pentaplast launches sustainable packaging film for medical devices

  Klöckner Pentaplast (kp), a leader in sustainable packaging, has launched the kpNext® MDR1, a new medical device packaging film designed to meet the growing demand for environmentally friendly packaging solutions in healthcare.   The kpNext® MDR1 film offers performance comparable to traditional medical device packaging, including clarity, device protection, and ease of processing. What …

Billerud expands medical packaging range with MediKraft SealBase

  Billerud has expanded its medical paper portfolio with the introduction of MediKraft SealBase, a surface-treated medical paper. This product broadens Billerud’s offerings in medical paper and will be showcased at the COMPAMED trade fair in Düsseldorf in mid-November.   MediKraft SealBase is produced at Billerud’s Skärblacka mill in Sweden using pure virgin fiber and …

Mondelēz and Amcor launch 80% recycled plastic packaging for Cadbury bars

  Mondelēz International has announced a significant sustainability initiative for its Cadbury brand, collaborating with packaging leader Amcor to introduce advanced recycled plastic packaging for its core sharing bars. Starting in 2025, the iconic Cadbury Dairy Milk bars, produced in Bournville and Coolock and distributed across the UK and Ireland, will be wrapped in packaging …