Bottled water sold in Korea must be label-free throughout the manufacturing and distribution processes starting Jan. 1, 2026, the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment announced Wednesday.

The initiative aims to reduce plastic waste and improve recycling efficiency. All bottled water products must eliminate traditional plastic labels and replace them with alternative methods of displaying product information.

As the pharmaceutical industry continues to prioritize patient safety, drug stability and manufacturing efficiency, 

Why flexibility, sustainability and automation are so important to the future of the food and beverage industries

Political crises, economic instability, lack of specialist workers and an increasing number of regulatory requirements: the beverage and packaging industries are facing massive upheaval. KHS supports its customers worldwide with a holistic line strategy that gives them maximum flexibility, reliability, cost-effectiveness and sustainability.

Established in 1975, Amari Plastics is one of the UK’s leading distributors of plastic materials, operating through 15 locations nationwide.

Global packaging and paper company Mondi has partnered with Dreco to launch a new powder detergent packaging solution containing 50% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic, marking a major step toward circular packaging in the FMCG sector.