UPM Specialty Papers, Henkel, and Koenig & Bauer have collaborated to create a digitally printable, sustainable confectionery pouch. The new ‘doypack’ concept is heat-sealable, recyclable within existing fibre recycling streams, and safe for food contact. The project centers around UPM’s Asendo™ barrier paper, optimized for digital printing on Koenig & Bauer’s RotaJET press. …
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Amcor has announced the appointment of Peter Konieczny as its Chief Executive Officer. Konieczny has served as Interim CEO since April 2024 and will be nominated for election as a director at the company’s Annual Meeting in November. Graeme Liebelt, Amcor’s Chairman, expressed confidence in Konieczny’s leadership. “Peter has demonstrated exceptional leadership in …
McDonald’s is launching a new, smaller version of its McFlurry dessert alongside an update to its packaging, starting Sept. 10, 2024, at participating U.S. restaurants. The new “Mini McFlurry” offers a smaller portion of the popular treat, available in classic flavors like OREO® and M&M’S®, as well as limited-time varieties. In addition to …
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Guylian has unveiled a refreshed design for its Seashells box, enhancing both appearance and functionality. The new packaging eliminates the plastic film previously used, opting instead for a sophisticated seal at the center of the box. This design update aims to facilitate easier access to the popular assortment of hazelnut praliné-filled chocolates. The …
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Pizza Hut has unveiled its latest innovation: the Moving Box Table, a specialty pizza box that transforms into a miniature table. Designed to enhance convenience for movers, the new packaging aims to offer a practical solution for enjoying pizza without resorting to eating on the floor during the moving process. Research indicates that …
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Cheerios has unveiled new packaging for its breakfast cereal range, emphasizing its key nutritional features, including its multigrain composition and high-fiber content. The updated design highlights Cheerios’ nutritional benefits, particularly its inclusion of three whole grains—oats, wheat, and barley—in each serving. The Multigrain and Honey variants are also fortified with seven vitamins and …
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ILLIG packaging solutions GmbH is introducing its new modular production system for dry natural fiber (dry fiber) packaging. This innovation will be showcased at Fachpack 2024 in Nuremberg and aims to meet the rising demand for sustainable packaging solutions. The new ILLIG Dry Fiber Molding Machine (DFM) allows for the production of a …
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Arla Foods, in collaboration with Mondelēz International, has introduced a new line of Milka chocolate milk products. This launch marks a significant development in the history of the Milka brand, which Mondelēz has owned since 2012. The new Milka chocolate milk range, which became available in June 2024, includes three flavors—Original Chocolate, Caramel, …
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Unilever, USAID, and EY have launched the CIRCLE Alliance, a $21 million public-private initiative designed to address plastic pollution. The alliance aims to support entrepreneurs and small businesses across the plastics value chain in reducing plastic use and advancing circular economies. The CIRCLE Alliance will focus on scaling solutions that combat plastic waste, …
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The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) and the European Union (EU) have launched a new €40 million Circular Economy Programme for the East and Southern Africa region. The initiative, known as the “SWITCH to Circular Economy in East and Southern Africa (SWITCH-2-CE in ESA),” aims to facilitate the transition from a …
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