Addressing Uganda’s Plastic Waste Surge: Coca-Cola Uganda’s General Manager Urges Action

    In a recent opinion piece, Melkamu Abebe, General Manager of Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU), highlighted the pressing issue of increasing imports and the use of packaging and plastics in Uganda. According to a report by the National Research Repository of Uganda (NRU), these figures have surged six-fold over the past three years, signaling …

Henkel Launches Injectable Thermally Conductive Adhesive for EV Batteries

  Application of Loctite TLB 9300 APSi between battery cells and the cooling system   Henkel, a global leader in automotive adhesives and thermal materials, has introduced Loctite TLB 9300 APSi, the world’s first injectable thermally conductive adhesive for electric vehicle (EV) battery systems. This groundbreaking adhesive offers structural bonding and efficient heat management capabilities …

MenaBev collaborates with Sidel to deliver new bottle formats, lightweight Aquafina design

    Renowned PepsiCo bottler, MenaBev, has successfully introduced seven new bottle formats across two PET lines with the assistance of Sidel, a leading provider of packaging solutions. Sidel collaborated closely with MenaBev to convert two Combi PET lines at the expansive MEGA Plant in Jeddah within a remarkable one-week timeframe. This swift, efficient, and …

Brands Embrace Sustainable Packaging Goals with ISCC PLUS Certification

    Across the globe, brands are making ambitious commitments to sustainable packaging as they strive to support the transition to a circular, net-zero economy. Recognizing the increasing influence of sustainable packaging on consumer purchasing decisions, many brands are aiming for 100% reusable, recyclable, or compostable packaging. To achieve these goals, they are turning to …

Borealis Supports UN Treaty on Plastics Pollution to Combat Global Crisis

    Borealis, a prominent member of the Business Coalition for a Global Plastics Treaty, has voiced its strong support for the development of a legally binding UN treaty to address the urgent issue of plastic pollution. This treaty represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to tackle the crisis on a global scale, by promoting a shift …

Glenroy Team Gains Expertise in Germany to Welcome New Press

    As Glenroy, Inc., a Wisconsin-based company, prepares for the arrival of their first W&H press, they sent a team of eight members to Lengerich for intensive training. The investment in training aimed to provide the team with the best possible start on the press and ensure a smooth transition. Keith Trzebiatowski, Printing Manager …

Silbo Embraces Sustainable Revolution with PaperWrap, Powered by Mondi

    Silbo, a leading packaging company, has partnered with Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, to transform its pallet wrapping process. Silbo is replacing plastic stretch film with Mondi’s kraft paper Advantage StretchWrap, utilizing a state-of-the-art fully automated wrapping machine. The transition to 100% paper pallet wrap marks a significant advancement …

First Of Its Kind Recyclability Tool For Fibre-Based Packaging Launches In UK 

    Papercycle, the UK’s first comprehensive recyclability assessment and certification service for fibre-based packaging, has been launched today, signaling a significant development for the country’s Paper-based Industries. With the upcoming Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation, the introduction of this service is timely.   Developed by the Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI) and supported by …

Gimme five! KitKat reveals new look for its iconic bar

    KitKat, the renowned brand known for its crispy wafer bars, has introduced its latest innovation—the five-finger bar. This exciting development has already been launched, revolutionizing the classic four-finger KitKat by adding an extra finger, known as the KitKat Thumb.   To commemorate this milestone and showcase its commitment to the new design, KitKat …

Minute maid gets new look in first global campaign as part of brand refresh

    Minute Maid, the world’s largest juice brand that has been a beloved staple in family kitchens around the world for more than 75 years, is launching its first-ever global rebrand anchored by a refreshed visual identity and global campaign.  Minute Maid debuted in 1946 as a year-round seasonal orange juice and now offers …