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Ishida Europe appoints Takayo Motegi as managing director
Ishida Europe has appointed Takayo Motegi as its new managing director, succeeding Dave Tiso.
Flavourfresh partners with Paranova for tomatoes in FibreFresh paper-based punnets
Flavourfresh has launched a new premium tomato range in Asda stores, introducing exclusive Tomalina varieties packaged in paper-based punnets developed by packaging specialist Paranova.
Tetra Pak and Jealsa launch 'first carton packaging for shelf-stable tuna'
Tetra Pak and Spanish seafood producer Jealsa have launched what they describe as the 'world's first carton packaging solution for shelf-stable tuna'.
Vetropack unveils ‘Europe’s lightest’ Rhinewine bottle alongside new reusable variant
Vetropack has developed what it claims is the lightest Rhinewine bottle in Europe, alongside a reusable variant that supports the recently introduced reusable wine bottle system in Austria.
Elopak introduces low-carbon aluminium in European carton production
Elopak has begun sourcing low-carbon aluminium produced using renewable electricity for its European carton manufacturing operations.
Finnish researchers advance plastic-free packaging films for food industry
Researchers from VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and LUT University have successfully advanced fully cellulose-based films and coatings through the Films for Future (F3) project.
Sidel masters packaging and line complexity at Interpack 2026
At Interpack 2026, Sidel showcased its latest innovations, from complete lines to high-efficiency equipment, designed to master growing packaging and production complexity.
GEA unveils PowerPak 5000 thermoformer for mid-range food packaging
GEA has unveiled the PowerPak 5000, a new thermoforming packaging machine for medium-sized food producers.
Beyond thirst: Key takeaways from the UK Soft Drinks Conference 2026
The 26th annual UK Soft Drinks Conference took place on 12 May 2026 in London. From circular economy efforts to premium functional beverage opportunities, we delve into the highlights.
Paranova opens Europe’s largest fibre-based food-to-go packaging site following £5m investment
Paranova Print and Packaging has officially unveiled what it describes as the UK’s new hub for fibre-based food-to-go packaging.
Ardagh Glass Packaging announces new leadership restructuring
Ardagh Glass Packaging (AGP) has announced a restructuring of its management team, along with two new appointments.
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