Guerlain partners with Aptar Beauty for L’Art & La Matière collection

  Guerlain has chosen Aptar Beauty as the supplier for pumps in its L’Art & La Matière collection, encompassing both fragrances and personal care products. The collaboration highlights Aptar Beauty’s Sensea fragrance pump and GSA dispensing pump, aligning functionality with Guerlain’s emphasis on luxury and refillability.   The Sensea fragrance pump is utilized for all …

Frugalpac and CTP Packaging explore partnership to introduce paper bottles to South Africa

  UK-based sustainable packaging company Frugalpac is in discussions with South Africa’s CTP Packaging to establish a strategic partnership aimed at introducing Frugalpac’s low-carbon paper bottles to the South African market. The initiative seeks to reduce the carbon footprint of the country’s drinks industry.   Frugalpac’s Frugal Bottle, made from 94% recycled paperboard and a …

Ball Corporation launches Dynamark™ Advanced Pro printing technology in EMEA

  Ball Corporation has introduced Dynamark™ Advanced Pro, an upgraded version of its proprietary printing technology for beverage cans in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). The new platform builds on the success of the original Dynamark™ series, offering advanced printing capabilities aimed at enhancing brand personalization and creativity.   The enhanced technology enables …

Blowplast achieves 50% PCR content in lubricant bottles using ExxonMobil’s enable™ 4002

  Blowplast, a Nairobi-based converter, has successfully integrated up to 50% post-consumer recycled (PCR) content in its blow-molded lubricant bottles, surpassing a sustainability benchmark set by East African brand owners. This milestone was achieved through the partial replacement of traditional HDPE with ExxonMobil’s Enable™ 4002 performance polyethylene.   The challenge arose when local brand owners …

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 …

Mondi launches IntegoBag: A sustainable packaging solution for the construction industry

  Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has introduced IntegoBag, a new solution designed for the construction industry. The paper bag aims to replace traditional paper bags by using a free film barrier layer, which simplifies recycling and helps preserve the shelf life of building materials.   IntegoBag incorporates Mondi’s FunctionalBarrier Paper, …

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.   …

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 …

Gulfood Manufacturing and Gulfhost 2024 wrap up with record participation and innovation

  The 10th edition of Gulfood Manufacturing and Gulfhost 2024 wrapped up on 7th November at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), marking a successful event for professionals in the food manufacturing and hospitality industries. The co-located exhibitions attracted thousands of industry leaders from around the world, showcasing cutting-edge innovations and providing a platform for …