Recent data from DEFRA suggests that around 175 million mince pies are purchased at Christmas, with the foil cases alone expected to fill two shipping containers.* When you add in the huge volumes of chocolate and cooking foil, foil roasting trays, empty aerosols, drink cans and metal bottle tops used during December, the mountain of recyclable aluminium starts to build up fast!
pacprocess MEA will be known as interpack MEA in future and will continue to expand its role within the interpack alliance network. Messe Düsseldorf is thus strategically developing the event and strengthening its presence in the region. interpack MEA will continue to be held alongside Food Africa, creating additional opportunities for exhibitors and visitors to connect.
"Kudos to Bertolli for taking a sustainable step forward with its new Dress & Drizz 15.5-ounce extra virgin olive oil squeeze bottle. Designed for convenience, the bottle features textured sides for an easy one-hand grip and a mess-free drizzling cap—perfect for salads and everyday cooking.
This innovative packaging leverages the freshness-preserving compound 1-MCP (1-methylcyclopropene), which is released directly inside the bag, providing growers and retailers with a powerful tool to combat the rapid spoilage of fruit.
Recent trials conducted by IDC Patagonia in Argentina demonstrated that William’s pears (Pyrus communis L.) packaged in the MCPBag ripened significantly slower than those in conventional packaging.
Billerud is strengthening its leadership in the premium Containerboard segment through a targeted investment at its Gruvön mill. A new headbox installation on the paper machine will elevate the company’s flagship product, Billerud Flute®, to new levels of strength, quality consistency, and performance.
The upgrade will improve fiber orientation, sheet uniformity and enabling higher strength properties – all key benefits for converters and brand owners in demanding logistics and climate conditions.
Gatorade today announced the launch of a groundbreaking generative-AI design experience on its free Gatorade iD membership platform. In partnership with Adobe Firefly, Adobe’s commercially safe family of creative AI models, the brand is introducing a new customization tool that allows athletes to create uniquely personalized Gatorade Squeeze Bottles—unlocking millions of design possibilities.
World-first aseptic carton with paper-based barrier for the juice category
Tetra Pak, together with leading Spanish beverage producer García Carrión, has launched the Tetra Brik® Aseptic 200 ml Slim Leaf carton featuring a paper-based barrier for juice, under the flagship Don Simón brand. This is the first juice portion pack globally to use the innovative barrier and the first such package available in Spain.
Tetra Pak, in collaboration with García Carrión, has introduced the first-ever aseptic juice carton using a paper-based barrier—a major step forward in reducing reliance on aluminium and fossil-based materials in food packaging. The new Tetra Brik® Aseptic 200 ml Slim Leaf carton is debuting under García Carrión’s flagship Don Simón brand and is now rolling out across multiple markets, including Spain.
The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) has unveiled its FY26–27 Business Plan and Statement of Intent, marking a significant step in aligning national packaging standards and preparing the sector for upcoming regulatory reforms.
The plan aims to provide clarity and practical guidance for companies navigating evolving compliance requirements.
The FY26–27 plan emphasises national coordination and consistency in packaging regulations.
