kp Elite Nova wins two Recoup awards
Klöckner Pentaplast received two Recoup awards for kp Elite Nova, a lightweight mono-PET tray designed for modified atmosphere packaging. The tray can contain up to 100% post-consumer recycled PET.
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Alpla to open second western US plant in North Las Vegas
Alpla will open a 13,000 m² plant in North Las Vegas in spring 2027. The facility will produce plastic bottles by extrusion blow moulding and expand the company's capacity in the western United States.
Krones unifies process technology under one brand
The Krones Group is consolidating the market presence of its process technology portfolio under the Krones Processing brand. The companies, teams and areas of expertise within the existing organisation will remain unchanged.
Amcor to present food packaging portfolio at CibusTec
At CibusTec 2026, Amcor will present rigid packaging, closures and specialty formats for food and beverages. The portfolio includes PET and polypropylene solutions, as well as support related to PPWR, PCR integration and recyclability validation.
Taropak 2026 attracted nearly 300 exhibitors
The joint Taropak and Polagra trade fair block attracted more than 8,000 visitors. Nearly 300 exhibitors presented packaging, labelling, food technology and logistics solutions.
Südpack develops recyclable packaging for fresh pasta
Südpack has presented PP mono-material flow packs and thermoforming films for fresh pasta. The concepts combine barrier performance, material reduction and compatibility with existing PP recycling streams.
Morocco Food World joins the interpack alliance
Messe Düsseldorf and FENAGRI will organise Morocco Food World in autumn 2027. The trade fair will connect the Moroccan food industry with suppliers of processing and packaging technologies, materials and services.
Wosana starts up second KHS line in Turów
Wosana has started up a second KHS filling line for mineral and spring water at its Turów plant. The investment, worth more than PLN 50 million, is expected to ultimately double the facility's production capacity.
Südpack adds mono-PP film for yogurt drink pouches
Südpack has developed a polypropylene-based film for spouted pouches used with cold-filled drinkable yogurt and other dairy products. The structure is designed for recycling in the PP stream and for processing on standard production equipment.
Wacker to show self-adhesive silicone rubber at Fakuma
Wacker will present Elastosil LR 5471 at Fakuma, a self-adhesive liquid silicone rubber designed for hard/soft composite parts. The material is intended for applications including food contact, medical technology and infant care, often without thermal post-treatment.
Negri Bossi at Fakuma 2026: high-performance moulding solutions
Negri Bossi will exhibit two full-electric injection molding applications at Fakuma 2026 in Friedrichshafen. The demonstrations, prepared with Nissei Plastic, Sytrama and technology partners, target food-grade LSR molding and medical packaging production.
GEA introduces Changeover Assist for food lines
GEA has introduced Changeover Assist, a digital application for standardized product and recipe changeovers on SmartControl-based machines. The software is intended to reduce operator errors, product waste and unplanned downtime.
ReVentas joins HG2030 for PP recyclate in packaging
ReVentas has joined the European HG2030 – Circular Packaging consortium. The company aims to use its solvent-based purification technology to obtain polypropylene of virgin-like quality for rigid food packaging.
Kurucsai Plastic launched a PET line with Gneuss MRS technology
Kurucsai Plastic has launched a PET sheet extrusion line for food packaging based on Gneuss MRS technology. The investment is intended to increase feedstock flexibility, reduce energy consumption and prepare the plant for processing food-grade recycled PET.
Global BOPP films market maintains growth
According to the updated report by AMI Market Intelligence, global demand for BOPP films reached nearly 11 million tonnes in 2025. Despite cost pressure and geopolitical instability, the segment is expected to grow at a rate exceeding 3% per year through 2030.
Scanfill launches rPP film for food contact
Scanfill is launching Scanfoil rPP POP film with a 30% share of post-consumer mechanically recycled PP. The material has been approved for food contact and is intended to meet upcoming PPWR requirements.
Klöckner Pentaplast launches new kp Infinity trays
Klöckner Pentaplast has launched a new kp Infinity tray range for packed fresh fruit. The EPP packs are designed to be lightweight, durable and fully recyclable, while helping reduce product loss and improve packaging recyclability.
Ginstberg selects Amcor closure for glass bottles
Belgian mineral water brand Ginstberg is introducing Amcor’s two-piece 28 mm tamper-evident closure for glass bottles. The solution is intended to provide product protection, ease of use, and alignment with growing requirements for returnable and reusable packaging.
ThaiNamthip starts up Sidel’s Hydra Ultrasonic washer
ThaiNamthip has installed a Sidel Hydra Ultrasonic bottle washer at its Pathumthani plant. It is the first installation of this system in Asia, aimed at improving washing performance while reducing the consumption of water, energy and chemicals.
PET Pack CEE Forum 2026 in Budapest this September
On 17 September 2026, PET Pack CEE Forum 2026 will take place in Budapest, focusing on regulation, compliance and competitiveness across the PET packaging value chain in Central and Eastern Europe.
FDA confirms Coperion technology for rHDPE and rPP
Coperion has received a Letter of No Objection from the U.S. FDA for its HDPE and PP recycling technology. It confirms that the combination of twin screw extruders and EcoFresh silo degassing enables the production of recyclates for direct food contact.
Aimplas and Fakolith develop BPA-free coatings
Aimplas and Fakolith are carrying out the SAFE-ED Coatings project to develop up to four coating systems with undetectable migration of endocrine-disrupting substances. The solutions are intended to address tightening regulatory requirements concerning BPA.
Infant care manufacturer Comotomo uses Avient color-matched Ultrason
Comotomo has implemented colored Ultrason P 2010 in its next-generation baby bottle. The BASF PPSU material, with color matching developed by Avient, is intended to provide the required rigidity, food-contact safety and resistance to sterilization.
igus develops BPA-free material for food machinery
In response to EU Regulation 2024/3190, igus has developed the iglidur A351 material for machine components that come into contact with food. The material is free of BPA and BPS, complies with FDA requirements, and is available in several processing forms.
kp on the future of food packaging
At the "Inside the Future of Food Packaging" event, kp brought together representatives of retail, recycling, technology and manufacturing to discuss how regulation, recycling, soft plastics and AI are shaping food packaging.
Thai Coconut launches an aseptic PET line from Sidel
Thai Coconut has implemented a complete aseptic PET line from Sidel for the production of still and carbonated coconut beverages. The installation is intended to increase production flexibility, meet export requirements and reduce resource consumption.
Clariant receives FDA approval for Licocare RBW additives
Clariant has obtained FDA approval for the use of bio-based Licocare RBW additives in rigid PVC for food-contact applications. The authorization covers the full product range and extends the company’s previous approval beyond polyester materials.
Gabriel-Chemie introduces fluorine-free PPAs for extrusion
Gabriel-Chemie is expanding its portfolio with PPA masterbatches free from PFAS and silicones for modern extrusion processes. The solutions are based on hydrocarbon technology and were developed with both processing and regulatory requirements in mind.
Coveris showcases recycle-ready cheese packaging
At the International Cheese & Dairy Awards and EXPO, Coveris is presenting a portfolio of cheese packaging designed for recycling. The solutions, based on monomaterial and polyolefin structures, are intended to support producers in adapting to new regulatory requirements.
Amcor launches a 38 mm handle for PET bottles
Amcor has expanded its beverage market portfolio with a 38 mm handle for PET containers. The solution is intended for bottles with a capacity of up to 10 litres, used mainly for water and other non-carbonated beverages.
Wine in PET bottles as a lighter alternative to glass
The growing importance of lightweight packaging is also affecting the wine segment. Alpla indicates that PET bottles can reduce packaging weight, facilitate logistics and lower the carbon footprint compared with glass.
Kiefel presents a new barrier solution for fibre-based packaging
Kiefel is presenting a new double-dip wet molding process for natural fiber packaging. The solution is designed to provide a grease and oil barrier without an additional plastic coating.
DS Smith, KHS and Carlsberg produces a sustainable cardboard pack
Carlsberg, DS Smith and KHS have launched a cardboard multipack with rounded corners based on Arcwise technology. First introduced in Poland, the solution is intended to combine stronger shelf impact, lower material use and production on existing machines.
Sidel presents a lighter PET bottle for edible oils
Sidel is announcing the premiere of a 1-litre PET bottle for edible oils produced using stretch blow moulding with laser heating. The Power Ring design is intended to cut weight by 20% while maintaining comparable in-use performance and load resistance.
GEA PowerPak 5000 - a new thermoformer for food packaging
GEA introduces the PowerPak 5000 thermoformer for mid-range food packaging applications. The machine is intended to support multiple packaging formats, offer scalable automation, and provide readiness for connectivity and condition monitoring.
ReLoop integrates meal dispensing and packaging returns
The ReLoop project combines automated ready-meal dispensing with the return of reusable, traceable packaging in a closed-loop system. The consortium reports a 90–95% reduction versus single-use packaging and targets packaging durability of at least 40 use cycles.