Packamama launches in South Africa with Polyoak and Safripol

Wine company Packamama has announced the launch of its South African manufacturing operations in collaboration with two of the continent’s market leaders: Safripol, one of South Africa’s leading polymer producers, and Polyoak, one of Southern Africa’s leading packaging manufacturers. The announcement follows a successful period of stealth production in Cape Town,

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PepsiCo announces industry-first AI and Digital Twin collaboration with Siemens and NVIDIA

At CES 2026, PepsiCo announced a multi-year, industry-first collaboration with Siemens and NVIDIA to transform plant and supply chain operations through advanced digital twin technology and AI. This collaboration marks a first-of-its-kind initiative for a global CPG company applying digital twins to reshape how plant and warehousing facilities are digitally simulated

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European Commission: New package of measures to boost circular economy and strengthen plastics recycling

The European Commission has unveiled on December 23 a first set of pilot actions to accelerate Europe’s transition to a circular economy, with a particular focus on the plastics sector. By optimising the recycling of plastics, these measures are intended to further unlock the potential of the Single Market and enhance

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Boretech receives positive Scientific Opinion from EFSA for its PET recycling technology

In November 2025, Boretech officially received a positive Scientific Opinion from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) for its PET recycling process brtCOMBIPET. The evaluation was conducted in accordance with EU Regulation (EU) 2022/1616. With this opinion, Boretech’s process is among the PET mechanical recycling technologies that have been assessed and

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Dear friends of PETplanet Insider,

As a diverse and eventful year 2025 draws to a close, we would like to extend our sincere thanks for your trust, collaboration, and continued interest. We truly appreciate your support. We look forward to welcoming the year 2026 together with you—our loyal readers, valued supporters, and long-standing partners. The entire

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CARBIOS maintains its commitment to build the Longlaville plant and adjusts its timeline

CARBIOS (Euronext Growth Paris: ALCRB) reaffirms its ambition to pursue the Longlaville plant construction project, by rescheduling the timeline with a three-month adjustment. In 2025, CARBIOS signed pre-commercialization contracts covering close to 50% of the production capacity of the future industrial site in Longlaville and is working to secure commitments to

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JEPLAN Group and Asahi Soft Drinks to produce rPET from used PET bottles manufactured by chemical recycling

JEPLAN, Inc., together with its group company PET REFINE TECHNOLOGY Co., Ltd., and Asahi Soft Drinks Co., Ltd., report a technological development in chemical recycling that enables the production of recycled PET resin using used PET bottles as the sole feedstock. According to the companies, the process does not rely on

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Constantia Flexibles retains EcoVadis Platinum rating for 2025

Constantia Flexibles has retained its EcoVadis Platinum rating for 2025, reaffirming its position among the top 1% of companies worldwide assessed globally based on environmental, social and governance criteria. Building on its first Platinum recognition in 2024, the company continues to lead the way in corporate responsibility and environmental innovation. Marc

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EFSA approval for EREMA’s PET recycling technology

EREMA has received positive opinions from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) for its VACUREMA and VACUNITE PET recycling technologies under the EU’s stricter Regulation (EU) 1616/2022, the company announced. The approvals confirm that the systems meet the latest food-contact requirements for recycled PET. With regulation 1616/2022, the European Commission introduces

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Grace head combines aesthetics and circularity

Amcor, known for producing responsible packaging solutions, has unveiled the Grace head for the all-plastic Wave 2cc pump, designed to deliver an enhanced consumer experience while maintaining Amcor’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and the circular economy. Engineered to balance aesthetics with functionality, the Grace actuator brings a new level of sophistication

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