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Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, announced its 2025 Bottles of the Year. Annually, Amcor Rigid Packaging Bottles of the Year recognises the best in innovative and responsible conceptual packaging designs that meet the latest trends in consumer preferences in the beverage, spirits & wine, food
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KHS has engineered one of the world’s lightest PET bottles for still beverages to date. Under the working title of Factor 101, in close cooperation with Canadian-based injection moulding technology equipment and services provider Husky Technologies, a container has been produced that uses just 5.89g of material to hold 591ml of
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Gentlebrand Design Agency has recently signed Zelda Water, a new project in the mineral water sector. The Zelda no label bottle is made from 100% BioPET, a fully renewable bio-based material that aims to combine aesthetic appeal with environmental responsibility. The flowing lines and transparent, minimalist appearance echo the elegance of
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Coca-Cola FEMSA has chosen Sidel’s Super Combi for its carbonated soft drinks (CSD) line in Jundiai, Brazil increasing overall line productivity and operating at 39,000 bottles per hour (bph). Coca-Cola FEMSA serves more than 270 million people with a portfolio of 134 beverage brands, including carbonated soft drinks, water, juices, teas,
Read moreBackground to the decision: The PET bottle business offers an array of products to meet various needs related mainly to the packaging of condiments and alcoholic beverages. However, the business is experiencing significant pressure on its profitability from the recent sharp rise in raw material and logistics costs. Despite the company’s
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Coca-Cola FEMSA, one of the world’s largest Coca-Cola franchises, serves 270 million people with 134 beverage brands across Latin America. As demand for carbonated soft drinks grows, driven by shifting consumer trends among younger audiences and economic recovery, the company has enhanced productivity at its Jundiaí plant with the installation of
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One of the leading plastic packaging manufacturers, Berry Global has provided international cleaning product manufacturer, Vamoosh with a tailored packaging solution for its Plughole Unblocker, addressing the unique challenges posed by the product’s ingredients. To meet Vamoosh’s requirements for a durable and reliable pack, Berry Global conducted thorough research and testing,
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It’s been about 20 years since Krones added the Sleevematic sleeve applicator to its portfolio – and now the company is celebrating a very special milestone: the 1,000th Sleevematic is currently being assembled at Krones’ Neutraubling plant. It is slated to be brought online at the Italian beverage maker Acqua Sant’Anna
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The Jokey Group, Wipperfürth, Germany, is expanding its portfolio with PET packaging produced using the Injection Stretch Blow Moulding (ISBM) process. Global demand for PET packaging made using ISBM technology is growing annually. The process allows for customised shapes and designs while offering high strength, lightweight properties, material transparency, and recyclability—key
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Petainer announce the launch of its 700ml Premium Spirit Liquor Bottle. Designed with modern spirit producers in mind, this new bottle gives spirits producers the perfect opportunity to move in to PET for the first time, or upgrade their current PET packaging. The 700ml Premium Spirit Liquor Bottle is a direct
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Alpla is expanding in the fast-growing Asia-Pacific region and opening a second location in Thailand. The modern plant in Chachoengsao, near Bangkok, combines all production technologies, technical centre and STUDIOa, the one-stop-shop for design, on a 24,000 square metre site. The global packaging and recycling specialist is thus increasing capacities, expanding
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