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Sojo Industries secures $40m to scale modular packaging tech
Industrial automation firm Sojo Industries has raised $40 million in financing from S2G Investments to expand its modular robotic packaging systems and track-and-trace software.
Danone Canada invests $9m in PET yogurt cup production at Boucherville plant
Danone Canada has invested $9 million to begin manufacturing individual yogurt cups using polyethylene terephthalate (PET) at its Boucherville plant in Québec.
Ence launches production of cellulose-based renewable packaging with €12m investment
Ence, a player in sustainable cellulose production and renewable energy, has launched its new range of cellulose-based packaging aimed at replacing traditional plastic in the food sector.
KM Packaging introduces 4G low seal initiation lidding film for food industry
KM Packaging has introduced a new lidding film specification, K-Peel 4G, designed to meet the evolving needs of the food packaging sector.
Akorn develops natural, edible cucumber coating as single-use plastic wrap alternative
Akorn Technology, a producer of natural coatings for fresh fruits and vegetables, has launched a new edible coating for cucumbers designed to extend shelf life and replace single-use plastic wraps.
Heidelberg adds VLF sheetfed offset press to portfolio of packaging technology solutions
Packaging and labelling technology provider Heidelberg has unveiled the Cartonmaster CX 145, a very large format (VLF) press targeting growth segments in folded carton printing.
Opinion: Smart packaging gets smarter – AI’s role in brand-consumer connections
Jenny Stanley, managing director at Appetite Creative, explains how companies can leverage engagement with consumers by utilising AI to create dynamic digital connections and conversations, while also gaining important data and building brand authority.
Oreo maker Mondelēz files lawsuit against Aldi for allegedly copying cookie and cracker packaging
Mondelēz International has filed a lawsuit against retail chain Aldi, alleging that the retailer has ‘blatantly’ copied the packaging designs for several of Mondelēz’s well-known cookie and cracker brands.
Arca Continental opens MXN 1.4bn distribution centre in Jalisco
Arca Continental has opened a new distribution centre in Tonalá, Jalisco, following a MXN 1.4 billion (approx. $72.4 million) investment.
CCEP Australia completes its largest canning line yet at Brisbane facility
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) Australia has completed a brand-new canning line at its Queensland manufacturing facility in Brisbane.
SIG introduces aluminium layer-free full barrier solution for multi-serve aseptic cartons
Packaging specialist SIG has introduced what it claims is the world’s first aluminium layer-free full barrier solution for multi-serve aseptic beverage cartons.
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