So when Mondi’s team of containerboard technical experts began exploring a thought-provoking question during a customer visit in Latin America, it set off a journey of innovation, sparked by curiosity and fuelled by collaboration: “Could the standard banana box be made lighter and more sustainable—without compromising on strength?” It wasn’t just a product brief. It was an opportunity to rethink a packaging standard that had stood the test of time.
As the global coffee industry moves toward more sustainable packaging, Syntegon is stepping up with an innovative solution designed to meet both performance and recyclability standards. The company’s new PMX 4001 vertical bagger enables coffee roasters to transition seamlessly to eco-friendly packaging without compromising on quality, aroma protection, or shelf life.
The debut, announced during UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s trade visit to India on 9 October, highlights cross-border innovation in the drinks industry.
The project is the result of a three-way partnership between UK sustainable packaging pioneer Frugalpac, Indian conglomerate ITC’s Packaging and Printing Business, and Rhea Distilleries.
The DS Smith corrugated cardboard design can hold between three to five Kalanchoe bouquets, and the boxes incorporate two different lids. One lid contains five holes for smaller bouquets and the other has three holes for the larger bouquets.
The cans not only mark the two-year winning streak for the Brisbane Lions, but celebrate the Brisbane Broncos first premiership in 19 years and the fourth Brisbane Broncos female win since 2020.
XXXX has been a sponsor of the Brisbane Lions for nearly a decade and the Broncos for more than 30 years.
Having debuted the limited-edition commemorative cans in 2024 for the first time as a nod to the Brisbane Lions’ fourth historic AFL Premiership win, XXXX has added a new Brisbane Broncos can as tribute to this momentous year for Queensland’s string of sporting wins.
Bowling Green, OH - October 1, 2025 - Today marks a breakthrough in sustainable packaging. SmartSolve, a leader in water-soluble packaging material innovation, has launched PureNil™ 0, a plastic-free, 100% bio-based, printable, flushable, paper-based pouching material designed to meet the growing demand for truly sustainable, zero-waste flexible packaging.
Tetra Pak has announced the final phase of a three-part 2025 investment programme to upgrade food and beverage carton sorting capabilities in the UK: the installation of AI-powered optical sorting technology for the first time in Scotland.
The draft regulations, titled the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Amendment Regulations, 2025, introduce two new stringent general requirements under regulation 3.
Proposed Chemical Prohibitions
The draft mandates the following restrictions on food packaging manufacturers:
In a heartwarming blend of local collaboration and customer care, South West Nissan has announced a brand-new partnership with Kingdom Tea Brokers & Tea Packing Specialists bringing an exclusive, organic tea experience right to their Wellington dealership.
Ahlstrom equips converters and brands with an adaptable platform for paper-based flexible packaging. LamiBak™ Flex is ideally suited for further processing, such as coating, metallization, or extrusion, delivering superior barrier properties across food applications, including pouches, sachets, and flow packs. Its advanced design enables reduced primer coating needs, achieving exceptional barrier properties while optimizing costs and maintaining a sustainable and recyclable profile.
