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PET bottles in the wine segment: new target groups and benefits

PET bottles in the wine segment: new target groups and benefits

Lightweight, recyclable packaging is gaining importance in the wine segment. The example of the Nordic market and PET bottles with high recycled content shows that such solutions can facilitate access to new consumer groups and reduce the carbon footprint.

KHS presents integrated line and packaging systems at interpack

KHS presents integrated line and packaging systems at interpack

At interpack in Düsseldorf, the KHS Group will present integrated solutions from packaging to complete lines, including the Innopack Kisters Advanced machine with the new resource-saving BottleClip cardboard handle and the innovative PET bottles KHS Supreme and KHS Premium Lite.

Non-food packaging in the spotlight at interpack 2026

Non-food packaging in the spotlight at interpack 2026

Interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf will showcase a wide range of packaging solutions for the non-food sector, with a strong focus on plastic reduction, materials engineering, automation and recycling. Manufacturers will present both new packaging concepts and machinery technologies.

New ISBM technology for lightweight HDPE bottles

New ISBM technology for lightweight HDPE bottles

Polyplastics, Colgate-Palmolive and PTI have developed a new ISBM technology for manufacturing HDPE bottles, enabling significant weight reduction and shorter production cycles while maintaining hot-fill capability.

EuPF: partial exemption of stretch film from reuse targets

EuPF: partial exemption of stretch film from reuse targets

The European Commission has adopted a delegated act exempting pallet wrapping films and straps from the 100% reuse obligation in certain domestic and intra-group applications. However, EuPF notes that the lack of an exemption for cross-border transport leaves a key reuse target unresolved.

A new approach to sustainable caps and PET bottles

A new approach to sustainable caps and PET bottles

Husky's HyCAP SecuRE+ technology enables the use of PET caps for PET bottles, simplifying the material composition of beverage packaging and improving its recyclability, without the need to modify bottle design.

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