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PackPlus is India’s most prestigious platform, showcasing the entire value chain of the packaging industry—from raw materials to finished products. The event highlights every stage of the production process, including material conversion, filling, and final packaging solutions.
In a groundbreaking move for both the automotive and recycling industries, Fiat has launched the new Grande Panda the first-ever car to incorporate recycled materials derived from used beverage cartons. By doing so, the Italian carmaker has not only reimagined sustainable design but has also opened the door to new applications for recycled polyAl at an industrial scale.
Asia Photonics Expo (APE 2026) will return to Singapore from the 4 – 6 February at Sands Expo and Convention Centre. Recognised as Asia’s leading platform for photonics innovation, APE 2026 will showcase cutting-edge technologies spanning optical communications, optics, semiconductors, lasers, infrared, sensing, quantum, and beyond.
On January 15, 2026, Changsu, the world's largest BOPA film manufacturer, held a grand opening ceremony for its Indonesian production base (PT CHANGSU). The event was attended by over 200 distinguished guests from around the world and was concluded with great success.
Located in the Suryacipta Industrial Park, West Java, Indonesia, PT Changsu represents a major investment with an annual production capacity of 90,000 tons and will become the largest BOPA film production base in Southeast Asia once fully operational.
Tata Steel Nederland has commissioned a new production line for packaging steel. Using our innovative TCCT technology (Trivalent Chromium Coating Technology), we produce packaging steel more sustainably and already comply with future legislation. Tata Steel Nederland (TSN) is the exclusive developer of this innovation and holds the patent. We also supply TCCT technology to other steel producers, setting the European standard for sustainable packaging steel production.
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Drawing on expert interviews with CGF members, alongside market analysis and case studies, the research shows that 30% of businesses are already using AI to unlock value across the packaging lifecycle, from reducing material use at the design stage to improving sorting quality. The design of plastic products is where AI can have the biggest impact, according to 70% of companies, while 40% noted that AI could help map where and why material loss occurs.
The updated range, available now in both jar and squeezy formats, includes enhanced packaging features designed to reinforce Rowse’s premium Manuka position within the honey category. A combination of textured, uncoated substrates and coloured hot foils now defines the visual identity of the product line. Each SKU, including the 500+ MGO variant, is distinguished by a specific foil colour, helping customers easily identify product types and supporting brand recognition.
The Tamil Nadu government has informed the Madras High Court of having requested the Indian Institute of Technology -Madras (IIT-M) to conduct a scientific study regarding the harmful effects of microplastics on human health due to consumption of food products such as milk, coffee, tea and hot sambar sold in plastic pouches.
For the project, Tiiglu® selected packaging from Spectra’s off-the-shelf range of bottles and caps.
Spectra supplied 250ml Eclipse Oval bottles (ref. 1033) in 100% recycled PET from a Prevented Ocean Plastic (POP) source. The bottles were paired with flip-top caps (ref. 3017) containing 35% POP PCR. The flip-top caps were colour-matched onsite by Spectra’s specialists, ensuring brand consistency and strong shelf appeal.