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The Italian agency Gentlebrand, based in San Vendemiano, specialises in brand identity and packaging design, creating solutions that blend current trends with emerging technologies, with a strong focus on sustainability. At drinktec, PETplanet met with Gentlebrand Director Andrea Rizzardi, who presented several of the company’s latest projects. When helping clients refresh
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The internationally active ALPLA Group continues to grow in the compression and injection moulding segment and is taking over the production facility of Serbian closure manufacturer Energoplast in Belgrade. As a system provider, ALPLA supplies high-quality plastic packaging from a single source. With the closure production of Energoplast, ALPLA is expanding
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At Drink Technology India, taking place at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai from November 13–15, 2025, SACMI will present a range of certified solutions addressing current developments in the beverage packaging sector, with a focus on sustainability, design and consumer experience. UniAqua 26/22: a modular family of lightweight caps SACMI
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Nestlé Nigeria has become the first company in the country to incorporate recycled PET (rPET) at a 50% inclusion rate in its bottled water brands, representing the highest level currently permitted under Nigerian regulations. The initiative marks a significant milestone for circular packaging in Nigeria, reducing dependence on virgin plastics while
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Spanish Hinojosa Packaging Group announced that it has been recognised at the Liderpack Awards 2025 in the Best Beverage Packaging category for its BottleClip Carrier, developed together with KHS Group. Organised by Graphispack Association and Hispack, these awards are the most prestigious recognition of creativity, innovation and sustainability in packaging and
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Breaking away from the conventional cylindrical shape, Sidel has introduced Nitro Square – a distinctive, high-performance bottle design for still water using liquid nitrogen dosing. “The nitrogen-dosed water bottle market is largely dominated by cylindrical forms, as this is the natural shape created by the internal pressure of the bottle’s contents,”
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US olive oil producer Pompeian has introduced a new packaging format for its extra virgin olive oil range. The “Pompeian Squeeze” bottle is made from flexible, recyclable PET and has been developed to make dosing and handling easier for consumers while reducing mess and waste. The bottle features a no-drip, better-grip
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Biffa has completed a transaction to merge its UK PET recycling operations with Esterform – an established UK PET preform and bottle manufacturer. This acquisition creates an end-to-end circular PET packaging business ahead of the 2027 launch of the UK’s Deposit Return Scheme which is set to drive an increase in
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CCL Label, a global leader in speciality label and packaging solutions, launched a sustainable product portfolio dedicated to the dairy market, in line with the goals of the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). This tailor-made portfolio aims to support dairy brands in transitioning to packaging that is designed for
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Coca-Cola in Hong Kong, represented by The Coca-Cola Company and its bottling partner Swire Coca-Cola, has reaffirmed its commitment to reducing beverage packaging waste by recycling locally collected plastic bottles into new ones. The initiative leverages the advanced recycling facility supported by the Coca-Cola System in Hong Kong. As Hong Kong
Read moreHillenbrand, Inc. announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by an affiliate of Lone Star Funds in an all-cash transaction valued at $32.00 per share, equating to an enterprise value of approximately $3.8 billion. The purchase price represents a premium of approximately 37% over Hillenbrand’s unaffected
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