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.
Xaar, a leading manufacturer of industrial inkjet printheads and technology, has enhanced its fluid development and optimisation process to help manufacturers and OEMs fast-track inkjet system development, reduce costs and drive innovation.
Leveraging Xaar’s printhead technology and expertise in handling inkjet fluids, the new flexible and scalable process gives customers a faster, more efficient route to market, whether they choose from Xaar’s wide range of approved fluids or develop their own with dedicated waveform support.
Brilliant Polymers, a leading manufacturer of high-performance laminating adhesives for flexible packaging, proudly announced its double win at the IFCA Star Awards 2025, organized by the Indian Flexible Packaging & Folding Carton Manufacturers Association (IFCA). The company’s H514 / A505 and HA9754 / A900 adhesive systems were recognized for their exceptional performance and innovation in solvent-based laminating adhesive solutions.
Cosmo Plastech, the rigid packaging business of Cosmo Films, a global leader in specialty films, today announces the strategic expansion of its product portfolio – now also catering to the pharmaceutical sector. Designed and manufactured with stringent processes, the PET sheets for pharma packaging meet global standards, combined with safety, compliance and sustainability. With this, Cosmo Plastech looks ahead to address the evolving packaging solution needs of the growing modern pharma market.
Noida, National Capital Region: UFlex Limited, India’s largest multinational flexible packaging and solutions company, will participate in Pet Fair South East Asia 2025, scheduled to take place from October 29–31, 2025, at BITEC, Bangkok, Thailand. At the event, UFlex will showcase its comprehensive portfolio of innovative and sustainable packaging solutions designed for the pet food industry.
Food manufacturers are facing growing pressure to meet demand while maintaining consistency, safety, and efficiency on their production lines. Labor shortages and repetitive, manual tasks make it increasingly difficult to sustain high throughput without sacrificing quality or profitability. These challenges are especially acute in meal assembly and packaging, where precision and flexibility are essential but difficult to scale, especially in the cold rooms where production tends to occur and labor shortages are omnipresent.
Paper Vietnam 2026, the 13th International Exhibition on Pulp and Paper Industry in Vietnam, brings together manufacturers, equipment and material suppliers, experts, and partners from over 15 countries. The exhibition features a comprehensive showcase ranging from paper products, packaging, pulp, chemicals, and raw materials to machinery and cutting-edge technologies, serving the full spectrum of the industry.
The plastics industry is on the cusp of a breakthrough transformation. In a landmark move, ECI Group’s proprietary autoclave technology has been selected for the world’s first commercial-scale facility producing fossil-free low-density polyethylene (LDPE). Set to be built in Antwerp, Belgium, this pioneering project will produce 110,000 tonnes of LDPE annually not from fossil fuels, but from certified green methanol.
The introduction of DS Smith Tape Back is the result of a close collaboration focused on innovation, functionality, and environmental responsibility. Designed with the end customers in mind, the solution addresses the evolving demands of modern e-commerce, where consumer preference for packaging that minimizes material use, enhances recyclability, and supports circular economy goals is growing rapidly.