A bottled beverage might soon come with a lower carbon footprint thanks to a new partnership between one of the world’s leading glass manufacturers and scientists at Penn State.

Verallia, the world’s third largest producer of glass containers for food and beverages, has announced a partnership with Penn State to scale up the use of LionGlass, a new family of glass developed by researchers at the University. The company has entered into a research partnership with Penn State to test the new type of glass for use in consumer packaging.

CompoSecure, Inc. (NASDAQ: CMPO), a leader in premium payment solutions and identity security, has announced an agreement to acquire Husky Technologies Ltd., a global manufacturer of injection-molding systems and solutions, in a transaction valued at approximately $5 billion, including debt. The acquisition marks a bold strategic expansion for CompoSecure into the industrial manufacturing and packaging equipment sector.

Ritter’s Printing & Packaging has announced the completion of a comprehensive rebrand and strategic expansion, marking a significant milestone in the company’s evolution beyond traditional print services. The transformation underscores Ritter’s continued commitment to its core commercial printing and direct mail clients while highlighting its growing expertise in packaging and label production.

• Recyda partners with SAP to provide sustainability data for packaging companies, helping them navigate the PPWR.
• The collaboration enhances SAP Responsible Design and Production by outlining up-to-date recyclability rules and streamlining packaging assessments.
• The integration aims to support proactive packaging design choices, reduce EPR fees, and improve sustainability reporting.

The partnership aims to address the regulatory challenges businesses face in preparing for the EU‘s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).

The new designs will appear on 900ml and 1.5l cartons of Smooth Orange, Original Orange with Juicy Bits, Tropical Fruits, Orange & Mango, Orchard Apple, and Extra Pulpy Orange with More Juicy Bits.

Festive branding will also feature on 500ml cartons of Smooth Orange and Original Orange with Bits, along with 250ml single-serve bottles of Smooth Orange and Orchard Apple.

NIGERIA – Nestlé Nigeria has achieved a major sustainability milestone, becoming the first company in the country to incorporate 50% recycled PET (rPET) into its water packaging.

The innovation marks a significant step in advancing circular packaging and reducing dependence on virgin plastic.

Nestlé is a founding member of the Food and Beverage Recycling Alliance (FBRA), Nigeria’s first producer responsibility organization (PRO), which champions Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and drives accountability for post-consumer packaging waste.

The beverage industry has the potential to negatively impact the environment, contributing to plastic pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.

But manufacturers are trying to do their bit to mitigate their impact. For example, DS Smith, Krones and Coca-Cola HBC are working together to create a recyclable packaging solution to reduce single use plastics in drinks packaging.

The recyclable Lift Up handle

DS Smith has designed the Lift Up, which is a corrugated cardboard handle for 1.5-litre bottles of soft drinks.

With the global premium alcoholic beverages market expected to experience a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.89% and reach $1.686 trillion by 2034, it’s clear why the global wine and spirits industry is increasingly focused on premiumization. As brands aim to differentiate their products through outstanding packaging designs and materials, UPM’s new label material sample folder helps printers convey premium options to their customers.

"This morning, we from Bulog, along with the Chair of the Supervisory Board and our team, carried out the launching of Bulog rice, which is called Befood Sentra Ramos," said Bulog's CEO, Ahmad Rizal Ramdhani, at the 'Befood Rice Up Your Day' event in Jakarta on Sunday, November 2, 2025, as quoted from Antara.

Rizal noted that Befood Sentra Ramos is a premium rice product, boasting a 14 percent moisture content and a broken rice percentage of only 15 percent. This specific composition results in a tender texture and a flavor preferred by people from various backgrounds.