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How F&B manufacturers are transitioning to the new GS1 2D barcodes
As the industry shifts toward a circular economy, where materials circulate for longer and data transparency becomes essential, brands must share more information with consumers, supply chain partners and regulators. Meeting these expectations requires a new digital foundation – and it starts with the barcode.
Beyond nuclear: Modernising coating measurement in flexible packaging
Vivek Komaragiri, principal technologist at Industrial Physics, explains why reliance on nuclear gauges is reaching its limit.
WRAP names 53 founding members of UK Packaging Pact ahead of 2026 launch
WRAP has confirmed the first 53 organisations to sign the UK Packaging Pact, a new ten-year voluntary agreement set to launch in April 2026 and replace the UK Plastics Pact.
Ball Corporation invests $60m to expand aluminium can production in India
Ball Corporation is expanding its manufacturing footprint in India with a new investment of around $60 million in its Sri City facility in Andhra Pradesh.
SIG Group appoints Mikko Keto as new CEO
SIG Group, a provider of sustainable packaging solutions, has announced the appointment of Mikko Keto as its new chief executive officer, effective in the first half of 2026.
Coca-Cola Consolidated buys back $2.4bn stake from the Coca-Cola Company
Coca-Cola Consolidated has repurchased all outstanding shares of its common stock previously owned by a subsidiary of the Coca-Cola Company.
Sustainable production: Sant Aniol chooses EBS 8 KL Ergon stretch-blow moulder
Building on the supply of its first-generation SR 8 stretch-blow moulder 15 years ago, Sant Aniol has once again turned to SMI for the installation of the new EBS 8 KL Ergon model.
Sidel unveils square bottle design for nitrogen-dosed still water
Sidel has introduced Nitro Square, a new high-performance square bottle design for still water using liquid nitrogen dosing.
Alpla expands with acquisition of Serbia’s Energoplast closure operations
Global packaging company Alpla Group has strengthened its presence in south-east Europe through the acquisition of the closure production operations of Serbian manufacturer Energoplast.
Radnor Hills invests £5m in new Tetra Pak line to boost production capacity
Welsh soft drinks manufacturer Radnor Hills has completed a £5 million investment at its Knighton, Powys site, installing the UK’s first Tetra Pak speed portion pack line with the latest technology upgrade.
Fresh Del Monte and Church Brothers Farms align in packaging deal
Fresh produce companies, Fresh Del Monte and Church Brothers Farms, have announced a strategic agreement involving the sale and transfer of key assets from Fresh Del Monte’s Mann Packing business.
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