Tetra Pak and PAKPRO Launch Beverage Carton Recovery in East Africa, PAKPRO’s Global Climate Initiatives at COP28

Tetra Pak East Africa, in collaboration with the Packaging Producer Responsibility Organization (PAKPRO), has launched a groundbreaking initiative to recover used beverage cartons in East Africa. According to a series of linkedin posts by PACKPRO, the announcement was made during a kick-start project aimed at addressing environmental concerns related to plastic packaging.   Speaking at …

Heidelberg Reports Steady Financial Performance in H1 2023/2024 Amid Global Economic Challenges

Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) has released its financial results for the first half of the fiscal year 2023/2024, demonstrating resilience in the face of a challenging global economic landscape. The positive trajectory is attributed to the successful market launch of new technologies in packaging printing and strategic price adjustments.   During the period from April …

Amazon Takes Major Step to Eliminate Plastic Packaging in U.S. Fulfillment Centers

Amazon has unveiled its groundbreaking initiative to replace plastic delivery packaging with curbside-recyclable paper solutions at its first fully automated fulfillment center in the United States, located in Euclid, Ohio. This milestone signifies Amazon’s multiyear effort to transition U.S. fulfillment centers from plastic to paper packaging, enabling greater convenience for customers to recycle at home. …

BOBST Introduces Cutting-Edge Solutions in Special Event for Turkish Carton Board

      In a grand showcase of its unwavering commitment to the packaging industry, BOBST, the leading global supplier of equipment and services to packaging manufacturers, welcomed distinguished delegates from KASAD (the Cardboard Packaging Manufacturers Association Turkey) at its Packaging Center in Mex, Switzerland. The event, which focused on end-to-end solutions, innovative equipment, and …

SIG Introduces SIG DomeMini: A Sustainable On-the-Go Carton Bottle

  ‘Less plastic – more carton’: SIG launches unique on-the-go carton bottle SIG DomeMini     SIG, a leading packaging solutions provider, has unveiled the SIG DomeMini, an innovative on-the-go carton bottle designed to combine the convenience of plastic with the sustainability of carton packaging. This compact carton pack aims to encourage consumers and beverage …

Tetra Pak Achieves 39% GHG Reduction, Leading Sustainability Efforts in Saudi Arabia and the UAE

      In a significant step towards a more sustainable future, Tetra Pak has released its Sustainability Report FY22, marking its 24th edition and showcasing the company’s continued commitment to sustainability. The report reveals an impressive 39% reduction in operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions globally, with a remarkable 84% of the company’s energy derived …

Tetra Pak Announces Custom Printing Collaboration

      Tetra Pak, a global leader in packaging solutions, has announced its first-ever Custom Printing collaboration. This milestone follows the successful validation of Tetra Pak’s Custom Printing solution, involving over 100 million packages, and marks the beginning of new business and marketing opportunities that enhance flexibility and customization for consumers.   Flow Beverage …

SIG and AnaBio Technologies Introduce Groundbreaking Long-Life Probiotic Yogurt in Aseptic Packaging

      In a pioneering collaboration, SIG and AnaBio Technologies have launched a revolutionary product – long-life probiotic yogurt – marking a significant advancement in probiotic beverages and aseptic packaging. This innovation opens a new avenue for probiotic beverages, allowing them to be packaged in aseptic carton packs and spouted pouches, ensuring extended shelf …

Elopak Earns A+ Rating for Outstanding ESG Reporting

        Global packaging company Elopak has achieved an A+ rating for its exemplary Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting, as recognized by sustainability consultancy Position Green. This accolade positions Elopak among the top 5% of evaluated companies.   Position Green’s ESG100 analysis delves into the extent to which ESG reporting from the …

Sonoco Expands Sustainable Packaging Portfolio with new paper qualifications for How2Recycle® Labeling

          In a move to bolster its sustainable packaging offerings, Sonoco  has introduced two new cold seal structures to its EnviroFlex® Paper product line, both of which have received How2Recycle® “widely recyclable” pre-qualification. EnviroFlex Paper Ultimate (ULT) 1.0 CS and Advanced (ADV) 4.0 CS mark a significant milestone as the first …