World-first aseptic carton with paper-based barrier for the juice category
Tetra Pak, together with leading Spanish beverage producer García Carrión, has launched the Tetra Brik® Aseptic 200 ml Slim Leaf carton featuring a paper-based barrier for juice, under the flagship Don Simón brand. This is the first juice portion pack globally to use the innovative barrier and the first such package available in Spain.
Tetra Pak, in collaboration with García Carrión, has introduced the first-ever aseptic juice carton using a paper-based barrier—a major step forward in reducing reliance on aluminium and fossil-based materials in food packaging. The new Tetra Brik® Aseptic 200 ml Slim Leaf carton is debuting under García Carrión’s flagship Don Simón brand and is now rolling out across multiple markets, including Spain.
The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) has unveiled its FY26–27 Business Plan and Statement of Intent, marking a significant step in aligning national packaging standards and preparing the sector for upcoming regulatory reforms.
The plan aims to provide clarity and practical guidance for companies navigating evolving compliance requirements.
The FY26–27 plan emphasises national coordination and consistency in packaging regulations.
Sidel has launched Nitro Square, an innovative square-shaped PET bottle designed specifically for still water using liquid nitrogen (LN₂) dosing, offering brands a fresh, premium look without compromising performance.
Nelipak® Corporation (“Nelipak”), a leading global provider of healthcare packaging solutions, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Merrill’s Packaging.
This international exhibition focused on Total Solutions for Printing Technology, Equipment, Supplies, and Machinery will highlight the following sectors:
· Printing (Pre-Press, Press, Post-Press), Machinery, Equipment, Supplies
· Featuring: Digital Printing, Specialty Printing, Offset Printing, Digital Imaging , Graphic Imaging, Media Sign, Rotogravure, Screen Printing, Label Printing, Print Media, Publishing Technology, and Converting Technology
Exhibition Details
Cloud Dancer, Pantone’s Color of the Year 2026, is a soft, airy white that feels like a breath taken above the noise of everyday life. It is quiet but not empty, gentle but not weak—a color that turns down the volume without turning off the light. In a world that has been running on overload for years, Cloud Dancer arrives as permission to pause, soften, and start again with intention.
In a milestone for sustainable mobility, Fiat has become the first automobile manufacturer to integrate recycled materials from used beverage cartons into a production vehicle. The newly launched Fiat Grande Panda features interior components made using polyAl, a material derived from the thin layers of polyethylene and aluminium found in beverage cartons.