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HEINZ Unveils the First Fry Box with a Built-In Condiment Compartment in Eleven Countries Across the Globe

Grania Jain

January

/ 2026

Nearly all fry lovers can agree that ketchup and french fries are the perfect pair. Though, fans have long struggled to enjoy their favorite duo while on-the-go – until now. Today, HEINZ – the global leader in condiments – announces an innovative solution: the HEINZ Dipper, a first-of-its-kind fry box with a built-in ketchup compartment engineered for dipping on-the-go. Born from a universal truth shared by fry and ketchup lovers, the patent-pending HEINZ Dipper marks a bold step in creative innovation. Starting today, the HEINZ Dipper will debut at participating restaurants and sports stadiums in eleven countries around the globe.

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‘The HEINZ Dipper’ solves age-old pain point; makes eating fries and HEINZ on-the-go easier than ever before

UPM and Sappi have signed a non-binding letter of intent to form a graphic paper Joint Venture

Grania Jain

December

/ 2025

"The proposed Joint Venture represents a decisive response to the structural changes in the European graphic paper industry. It would offer a path to strengthen the resilience of the industry and provide long-term commitment and supply security to graphic paper customers," says Massimo Reynaudo, President and CEO of UPM.

Storopack’s new RENATURE® 3D protective packaging made from plant starch is reusable and home compostable

Komal Sharma

December

/ 2025

Storopack demonstrates how sustainability and perfect product protection go hand in hand with an innovative solution: RENATURE® 3D is a new protective packaging mainly made from plant starch. It is completely biodegradable in the home compost. RENATURE® 3D is produced in panel form, from which customized, geometric transport packaging can be designed. Manufacturers and retailers thus provide perfect protection for products in the shipping carton as RENATURE® 3D boasts the same protective properties as EPS.

James Cropper tackles color accuracy and circular design with co-created paper packaging

Grania Jain

December

/ 2025

James Cropper is addressing color inconsistencies in paper packaging by involving customers in the color-matching process to reduce metamerism.
The company is balancing circularity with performance by evaluating post-consumer fiber content, virgin fiber strength, surface treatments, emboss patterns, and overall print fidelity.
The collaboration is said to ensure packaging designs work with material and process variables.

James Cropper is mitigating the effect of metamerism on packaging by including the customer in the color-matching phase to test different f

Smol reinvents its packaging identity with aluminium “bottles for life”

Komal Sharma

December

/ 2025

Smol is revamping its home care range, shifting from familiar recycled plastics to a sturdy and durable recycled aluminium. The company has rolled out 500 ml aluminium bottles across several of its key products, such as washing liquid, stain gel, fabric conditioner, multipurpose spray and bathroom spray, each fitted with pumps or triggers made from recycled plastic.

Freshr, Mitsubishi Chemical Corp. form joint development agreement for packaging

Grania Jain

December

/ 2025

Freshr Sustainable Technologies Inc., a packaging developer based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, says it has solidified a joint development agreement with Japan-based Mitsubishi Chemical Corp. (MCC).

Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCG), the holding company of MCC, says it has invested in Freshr to support the Canadian firm’s technology scale-up and global growth, aligning with MCG’s Kaiteki Vision 35 strategy. MCC is considered a core company of MCG, and a global materials and sustainability innovator.

FEDEMCO promotes digital passport for wooden packaging

Grania Jain

December

/ 2025

The Spanish Federation of Wood Packaging and its Components (FEDEMCO) has taken another step forward in innovation with its digital passport for wooden packaging. Accessible via a unique QR code on each box, this tool allows immediate access to key information on traceability, sustainability, recyclability, food safety and certifications such as ECOWOOX®, GROW®, and others such as FSC or PEFC.

Ardagh Glass Packaging-Europe Showcases Decarbonisation Technologies to Japan Glass Bottle Association !

Aditya Panwar

December

/ 2025

Ardagh Glass Packaging-Europe (AGP-Europe), an operating business of Ardagh Group, recently welcomed a delegation from the Japan Glass Bottle Association (JGBA) to two of its European production facilities, providing first-hand insights into the company’s pioneering decarbonisation technologies.

Appetite Creative launches back-to-school QR campaign with Suntop

Grania Jain

December

/ 2025

The Mega Back to School 2025 campaign features QR codes on Suntop products that lead consumers to register for a prize draw.

The prize draw offers rewards such as trips to Japan, PlayStation 5, tablets, Funko Pops, and digital wallpapers which everyone receives after registering.

According to Appetite Creative, the campaign aims to develop a fun and engaging experience to drive sales and expand Suntop’s reach to include Gen Z consumers.

The Mega Back to School 2025 campaign will run in four countries: Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates.

Prosecco pops in an aluminium bottle

Grania Jain

December

/ 2025

“This innovative new release reimagines sparkling wine packaging for modern lifestyles –sustainable, portable and perfect for sharing life’s special moments,” says Brown Family Wine Group, which owns the label.

“It pairs the vibrant, crisp taste of Brown Brothers Prosecco with a forward-thinking format that’s as functional as it is eco-friendly.

“Crafted in the King Valley, where Brown Brothers has been producing premium wines since 1889, the aluminium bottle is made for every occasion.

Colgate-Palmolive signs on to AI tool for biomaterials development

Grania Jain

December

/ 2025

Zya speeds R&D, cuts costs, cuts risk and accelerates the market launch of bioplastics for packaging, according to Siddiqui.

Erthos launched seven years ago to develop biobased compounds as alternatives to plastics. The company initially built Zya as an internal tool for its R&D teams to accelerate the material development and customization work they did for brands. But then they realized the tool could be more impactful if brands directly accessed it, said Siddiqui.

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HEINZ Unveils the First Fry Box with a Built-In Condiment Compartment in Eleven Countries Across the Globe

UPM and Sappi have signed a non-binding letter of intent to form a graphic paper Joint Venture

Storopack’s new RENATURE® 3D protective packaging made from plant starch is reusable and home compostable

James Cropper tackles color accuracy and circular design with co-created paper packaging

Smol reinvents its packaging identity with aluminium “bottles for life”

Freshr, Mitsubishi Chemical Corp. form joint development agreement for packaging

FEDEMCO promotes digital passport for wooden packaging

Ardagh Glass Packaging-Europe Showcases Decarbonisation Technologies to Japan Glass Bottle Association !

Appetite Creative launches back-to-school QR campaign with Suntop

Prosecco pops in an aluminium bottle

Colgate-Palmolive signs on to AI tool for biomaterials development

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