Nestlé trials paper tubs for Quality Street with Smurfit Westrock

  Smurfit Westrock has collaborated with Nestlé to introduce a paper-based tub for Quality Street, marking a step toward more sustainable packaging. The new packaging will debut at Tesco stores this week, alongside the traditional plastic version, as part of a trial to explore environmentally friendly alternatives.   The initiative aligns with Nestlé’s efforts to …

Hinojosa wins ‘Carton of the Year’ for Origen perfume packaging

  Hinojosa Packaging Galería Gráfica has received the ‘Carton of the Year’ award at the European Carton Excellence Awards 2024 for its packaging design for the Origen perfume collection by Laboratorios Flor Natural Parfums. The award ceremony, held in Berlin, recognised innovative and sustainable folding carton solutions across various sectors.   The winning design, produced …

BOBST launches new subsidiary in Algeria to enhance customer support

  BOBST, a prominent supplier of substrate processing, printing, and converting equipment, has announced the establishment of its new subsidiary, Bobst Algiers, in Algeria. This move aims to improve customer support and service for the expanding North African packaging and labeling markets.   The inauguration event for Bobst Algiers will welcome customers and partners, providing …

ProAmpac launches RotiBag for sustainable food-to-go packaging

  ProAmpac has introduced the RotiBag, a flexible packaging solution designed as an alternative to traditional clamshell containers. The RotiBag, available in conventional, recycle-ready, and post-consumer recycled (PCR) structures, aims to reduce material use and enhance sustainability for grab-and-go food items like rotisserie chicken.   “The RotiBag addresses a need in the food retail market …

Nua Cosmetics and ITC Packaging unveil compostable bio-based bottle

  Nua Cosmetics, ITC Packaging, and ADBioplastics have collaborated to develop a compostable bio-based bottle made with polylactic acid (PLA) for Provei Global’s brand, Biositivo. This initiative aligns with Provei Global’s commitment to sustainable packaging and ecological baby care.   Provei Global sought a solution that combined a compostable bottle with a high-quality, eco-friendly baby …

SIG wins Green Packaging Star Award for aluminum-free packaging innovation

  SIG has received the Green Packaging Star Award for its aluminum-free packaging solution, SIG Terra MidiBloc, marking a milestone in sustainable packaging innovation. The award, presented annually by *Kompack* magazine and the Austrian Research Institute of Chemistry, highlights advancements in eco-friendly packaging.   The SIG Terra Alu-free material, the first of its kind for …

Uber Eats partners with Releaf Paper to launch eco-friendly food delivery bags in Paris

  Uber Eats has teamed up with Releaf Paper to introduce eco-friendly food delivery bags made from fallen leaf fibres in France. The initiative, part of Uber’s broader sustainability strategy, was announced at the Go Get Zero event in London and will initially roll out in Paris through the newly launched Green Packaging Marketplace.   …

Koenig & Bauer reports strong orders but faces market challenges in H1 2024

  Koenig & Bauer has released its financial results for the first half of 2024, reporting mixed outcomes across segments amid challenging market conditions. The company confirmed that it expects to achieve its full-year earnings target at the lower end of the forecasted range of €25–40 million, with revenue anticipated to reach approximately €1.3 billion. …

Paboco and Blue Ocean Closures launch world’s first paper bottle with fiber cap

  Paboco and Blue Ocean Closures have introduced the packaging industry’s first market-ready paper bottle and fiber-based cap. This innovation is available now, with consumer products featuring the new packaging expected to launch in early 2025.   Paboco’s new product line builds on years of experience with paper-based packaging. “We are changing the material options …

BOBST expands global reach with new Packaging Competence Center in Italy

  BOBST has expanded its global footprint with the inauguration of a new Labels & Flexible Packaging Competence Center in Florence, Italy. This facility builds on the company’s existing efforts to advance packaging production through connectivity, digitalization, automation, and sustainability.   With 350 employees focused on narrow-to-mid web printing and converting, the new 1,200-square-meter center …