
Henkel unveils a pioneering cold seal for paper packaging. This innovation tackles the industry’s challenges in shifting from plastic to sustainable paper solutions, offering secure seals without heat. It supports high-speed production and aligns with EU recyclability standards, promoting circular economy in packaging.

Nulogy has launched a Manufacturing Operating System for plant operations. MOS unifies production, quality, compliance, maintenance, and warehouse execution on a shared data backbone with real-time analytics and integrations. Nulogy says users see 97% inventory accuracy, 99% fill rates, and 12% OEE gains in nine months.

MODEX 2026 will highlight automated packaging for distribution operations. PAC Machinery is set to unveil its latest innovations in packaging automation at MODEX 2026. The focus will be on systems that optimise high-throughput bagging and wrapping using recyclable paper and recycled-content polyethylene films, promising enhanced efficiency and sustainability.

Cold Chain Technologies has opened a new 42,000-square-foot Mumbai facility. The Taloja, Navi Mumbai site adds manufacturing, R&D, and validation under one roof, supporting pharma and life sciences customers with faster turnaround and tighter quality control. CCT says the location strengthens India’s cold chain links across APAC.

Tate & Lyle and Manus introduce Yume, a novel sweetener. This launch signifies the first commercial achievement of their strategic alliance. Yume M Stevia, derived from stevia, offers a sugar-like taste without bitterness. It addresses traceability and supply security by utilising an “all-Americas” supply chain.

Roquette unveils its next-generation pea protein innovation. Nutralys Pea 850F is set to redefine plant-based formulations, offering a cleaner taste profile without secondary additives, significantly streamlining R&D processes. This innovation meets the rising demand for high-protein, nutrient-dense products, crucial for the evolving GLP-1 companion food market.

Weetabix launches a major packaging overhaul to address nutritional deficiencies. The UK cereal leader’s redesign highlights key nutrients like Vitamin D, fibre, and iron on the front of the box. This strategic move targets public health issues and positions Weetabix as a dietary solution, enhancing brand loyalty through health transparency.

Amcor is expanding its thermoforming capacity amid sector growth. Backed by steady 5% market expansion, the company is targeting ready meals and dairy applications with recycle-ready, lightweight mono-material packs, EVOH barrier options, and premium in-mould labelling to combine extended shelf-life with enhanced on-shelf impact.