Nelipak® Corporation (“Nelipak”), a leading global provider of healthcare packaging solutions, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Merrill’s Packaging.

• Cincinnati-based flexible packaging specialist ProAmpac agreed to acquire Chicago-based TC Transcontinental Packaging from parent company TC Transcontinental for approximately $1.51 billion, the companies announced Monday.
• ProAmpac says the acquisition will help it grow in dairy, meat, medical and pharmaceutical end markets, in addition to advancing the development of barrier films, monomaterial structures and fiber-based solutions.
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In a milestone for sustainable mobility, Fiat has become the first automobile manufacturer to integrate recycled materials from used beverage cartons into a production vehicle. The newly launched Fiat Grande Panda features interior components made using polyAl, a material derived from the thin layers of polyethylene and aluminium found in beverage cartons.

Ruloi Tea, an emerging beverage startup from Assam, has launched Oji, a new line of real-brew iced teas crafted for consumers seeking refreshing, mindful hydration. Positioned as one of India’s most affordable ready-to-drink iced teas, Oji is available in two flavours—Lemon and Lychee—each enriched with Vitamin C and natural antioxidants.

Zodiac collection: A gift that speaks to the stars 
Looking for something truly unique? The Zodiac Collection features 12 Fine Fragrance Mists, each inspired by a different zodiac sign and its signature traits. From bold Aries to empathetic Pisces, these scents make gifting feel thoughtful and personal. 

Fragrance notes to match your sign: 

Aldus Tronics has announced it will launch the Aldus M360+ Linerless Labeller in 2026 after securing intellectual property from JBT Marel to develop and manufacture the packaging machine.

The machine will be available across Australia, New Zealand and the US. Key benefits of the Aldus M360+ include zero backing paper waste, reducing environmental impact; reels up to 40 percent lighter, lowering logistics costs and easing storage; increased labeling efficiency with fewer changeovers; and flexible applications, including wraparound, C-wrap and top labeling.

Metis® plums are naturally bred from a cross-pollination between selected apricot pollen and plum blooms. The varieties are expertly crossed with plum trees to produce the distinctively vibrant and flavourful fruits in the Metis® range. With a commitment to biodiversity and respect to nature, the growers’ sustainability values extend from orchard to shelf with its use of LinerlessLid and punnet packaging, launching in July 2025.

Australian biotech pioneer Samsara Eco has officially opened its first commercial-scale plant in Jerrabomberra, regional Australia, marking a game-changing step forward in the fight against plastic waste. The new facility dramatically expands the company’s capacity to produce virgin-identical, low-carbon circular materials including recycled nylon 6,6 and polyester that can be used across apparel, packaging, and automotive industries.