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Indorama Ventures brings FtoP recycling to Thailand with Suntory PepsiCo as first customer

Indovida, Indorama Ventures’ packaging business segment, has partnered with Suntory Holdings, Iwatani Corporation, and Suntory PepsiCo Beverage (Thailand), a beverage joint venture formed between Suntory Beverage & Food and PepsiCo, to introduce commercial-scale circular PET packaging in Thailand. Indorama Ventures and Iwatani Corporation’s joint venture, named Indovida (Thailand), will bring Flake-to-Preform (FtoP) Direct Recycling Technology to the Southeast Asian nation. It aims to enhance Indorama Ventures’ downstream packaging platform. 
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AI expands across packaging design, production and traceability
The packaging and manufacturing industries have reached a new point in their adoption of AI, with transformations taking place across plant operations, container glass manufacturing, and automated robotics. Packaging Insights speaks to Aicomp, Vetropack Group, Myneral Labs, and Chef Robotics to explore how AI is shifting the packaging sector, from raw material design to end-of-life reuse cycles.
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Leibinger highlights coding role in dairy traceability and compliance
Traceability is “critical” in dairy production because companies must comply with strict food safety requirements, says Maren Klose, marketing communications at Leibinger, adding that integrated printing capabilities play a “key role” in ensuring reliable coding processes. Such food safety requirements include the EU General Food Law, hygiene rules for products of animal origin, and market-specific recall and recordkeeping requirements, including traceability rules under the US Food and Drug Administration’s Food Safety Modernization Act. Packaging Insights sits down with Klose to discuss the role efficient printing plays in dairy product traceability, as well as how to minimize downtime and recent company innovations. 
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Climate-smart packaging
Innova Market Insights data indicates that consumers globally are concerned about how packaging contributes to excessive CO2 emissions. New product launches show that dairy products account for the largest share of carbon-neutral claims, while sauces and seasonings have seen an increase in climate-smart claims.
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Low Carbon Aluminum: Certified CO2-reduced option for flexible packaging
What if reducing your packaging footprint was this simple? This white paper reveals how Low Carbon Aluminum enables real emission reductions without sacrificing performance. Discover emission drivers, certified reduction pathways, and verified product carbon footprint data that help companies cut Scope 3 emissions while keeping processes unchanged and product protection intact.This Technical Paper is brought to you by Constantia Flexibles.
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Yangi scales dry-forming fiber technology for plastic MAP food tray replacement
Yangi’s founder and EVP of commercial and success, Anna Altner, presented the company’s dry-forming fiber tray technology as a commercially ready modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) trays, alternative to plastic. She highlighted a four-second cycle time, waterless production that cuts carbon footprint by up to 60% versus plastics, and a GDM partnership enabling rapid scale-up to meet demand from major food brands.

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Cirkla to open US facility for molded fiber MAP meat trays
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Cirkla will establish a molded fiber meat tray production facility in Gainesville, Georgia, reportedly the first of its kind in the US, to serve large-scale processors. On-site production of the patent-pending Cirkla Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) will commence in the first quarter of 2027. Packaging Insights speaks to Vaibhav Goel, CEO at Cirkla, to find out more about the new facility and the capabilities it aims to bring to the US. 
MM Board and Paper to acquire RDM’s Arnsberg cartonboard mill
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MM Board and Paper has signed an agreement with the RDM Group to take ownership of RDM’s mill operating business in Arnsberg, Germany. The mill specializes in recycled fiber-based cartonboard. The purchase price has not been disclosed, and the transaction is expected to close in the last quarter of the year. MM Board and Paper, a segment of the Austrian MM Group, says it has acquired the facility through an asset deal. It aims to achieve “significant synergies” to support the mill’s turnaround. All employees will be transferred to MM. The acquisition remains subject to the receipt of the required antitrust approvals. 
Aptar Beauty expands US production of Meridian aerosol actuators
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Aptar Beauty, a segment of Aptar Group, is expanding the production of its Meridian aerosol actuator platform in the US to support supply chain resilience and accelerate time-to-market. The aerosol actuators — Meridian Spray and Meridian Mousse — are compatible with a variety of aerosol personal care formats and are touted to deliver ergonomic performance and a premium design.The global dispensing solutions company is bolstering its US manufacturing capabilities and aiming to better support customer demand by transitioning the production of Meridian Spray from Queretaro, Mexico, to Cary, Illinois.
SIG and Leibinger: Material and ink innovations cut dairy packaging waste
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Dairy products are facing increasing consumer demand for clean label solutions and reduced production emissions, alongside growing concern over packaging waste. Innovations in the dairy packaging space revolve around material developments, strengthened aseptic conditions, and efficient ink and labeling processes. But central industry innovation is: reducing packaging impact while maintaining shelf life, food safety, and affordability.
SIG and Mengniu Dairy advance carton recycling in China
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On the occasion of the fourth China National Ecology Day, SIG and Mengniu Dairy held a sustainability-themed event at Mengniu’s Horinger factory in Hohhot, China, to promote carton recycling.The event showcased examples of products made from discarded beverage cartons, including stationery, everyday household items, and office supplies. The products were made possible through local collection networks and recycling technologies jointly developed by SIG and its upstream and downstream partners.
Nestlé’s GLP-1 strategy reframes food formulation around nutrient density
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When GLP-1 weight loss medications first began gaining mainstream attention, the food and beverage industry was largely asking a defensive question: what happens if consumers simply eat less? Although that concern has not disappeared entirely, two years into the GLP-1 conversation, the industry response increasingly looks less like a retreat and more like a reformulation exercise. The latest signal comes from Nestlé, which is developing products specifically for people taking weight-loss drugs, such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound. The company is looking at high-protein and collagen-containing products, among other nutritional solutions, leveraging AI and nutritional science to inform development. 
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Digital printing systems raise new cybersecurity concerns
As the printing industry continues to digitalize, it is becoming more important for packaging producers and operators to ensure they have secure software that complies with privacy and data regulations. Digital printing transfers digital files directly onto various materials without using physical printing plates. The process, like many digital interactions, is vulnerable to various cyber threats or loss of information, which can be detrimental to packagers and brands. Problems can arise from unauthorized system access, personal data protection, and operational quality. Managing these emerging risks in the digital printing process can help prevent financial loss, legal penalties, and reputational damage. 
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US-China researchers propose UN Global Plastics Treaty...
Researchers have identified a gap in the draft UN Global Plastics Treaty text, which does not require countries to report how much plastic they produce, which chemicals are used in its manufacture, or how much plastic pollution enters the environment. Published in Science, the paper has introduced a detailed, practical framework for standardized global reporting and accountability by researchers from the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), and the University of California, Berkeley, US, along with Tsinghua University, China.
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EU’s PPWR comes into effect as packaging industry innovates...
The widely discussed and hotly debated EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) has come into effect, generally applying as of today, August 12, marking a major milestone for the packaging industry in Europe and beyond. The regulation is already shaping packaging strategies, material innovation, and compliance discussions across the industry. The PPWR applies to all packaging placed on the EU market. It applies to packaging and packaging waste of any material, setting requirements for manufacturing, composition, reuse, and recovery. As companies and organizations across the value chain react to the new requirements, Packaging Insights takes a look back at innovations in material and packaging design, software solutions, as well as pushbacks from industry and NGOs since the text of the regulation was published.  

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Nutrition packaging formatsAug2026

Innova Market Insights data indicates that as consumers increasingly incorporate supplements and sports nutrition into their daily routines, product launches continue to grow, driving innovation in nu...

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Transparent supply chains Aug 2026

According to data from Innova Market Insights, 65% of consumers globally find transparency at least very important when choosing sustainable food and drink products. Twenty-two percent say that supply chain details matter to them the most in a sustainable product. New launches support sustainability claims with third-party certifications and clear information on responsibly sourced renewable materials and recyclable packaging. 

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Climate-smart packagingAug 2026

Innova Market Insights data indicates that consumers globally are concerned about how packaging contributes to excessive CO2 emissions. New product launches show that dairy products account for the largest share of carbon-neutral claims, while sauces and seasonings have seen an increase in climate-smart claims.

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Yangi scales dry-forming fiber technology for plastic MAP food tray replacement

Yangi’s founder and EVP of commercial and success, Anna Altner, presented the company’s dry-forming fiber tray technology as a commercially ready modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) trays, alternative to plastic. She highlighted a four-second cycle time, waterless production that cuts carbon...

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Smart Robotics showcases AI-driven Smart Palletizer 2.0
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ProAmpac spotlights fiber-based flexibles and active moisture technology
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Masterpress spotlights non-laminated, single-layer pouches for PPWR compliance 
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