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01 October 2026

Avantium Announces Start-Up of Commercial-Scale FDCA Flagship Plant

Renewable and circular polymer specialist Avantium N.V. has initiated operations at its FDCA Flagship Plant in Delfzijl, the Netherlands, successfully producing its first batch of furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA). As the world's first commercial-scale manufacturing facility for FDCA, the milestone follows the commissioning of all primary process trains and positions the company to launch initial commercial deliveries by the end of 2026.

03 August 2026

A New Era in Sanipak's Growth Journey

Sanipak has announced that its acquisition process by Arch Peninsula has been fully finalized following all regulatory approvals. Operating production infrastructure in Turkey and Morocco, Sanipak aims to accelerate its international growth by combining its local brand equity with Arch Peninsula's global scale in pulp, paper, and packaging.

07 July 2026

Polinas Released 2025 Sustainability Report: Energy Intensity Improved by 14 Percent

Polinas, a leading flexible packaging subsidiary of Yıldız Holding, has published its 2025 Sustainability Report. Verified by an independent limited assurance statement and structured in alignment with Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards, the report highlights a 14% contraction in the company's energy intensity alongside the re-integration of over 19,000 tons of recycled materials into production lines.

23 June 2026

Agripoli Transforms from Kitchen Biotech Startup to Market-Ready Enterprise

Processing agricultural waste into biodegradable plastics, green-tech startup Agripoli has transitioned into a formal biotech enterprise via a strategic grant from Nestlé and Migros.

15 June 2026

Polinas Secures Historical SA 8000 Social Accountability Certification

Operating under the Yıldız Holding umbrella, flexible packaging manufacturer Polinas has successfully cleared the rigorous ethical and operational criteria of the SA 8000 standard, becoming the first enterprise in its domestic sector to achieve this verified international status.

05 June 2026

Tetra Pak Unveils FY25 Sustainability Report

Advancing food system resilience across global distribution lines, Tetra Pak has published its 27th Sustainability Report. The group reduced total value chain emissions by 34% and direct operational emissions by 56% compared to its 2019 baseline, backing the results with strategic clean-tech and automation investments.

04 June 2026

Turkey’s Universal Deposit Return System (DOA) Set for Absolute Execution on July 1

Orchestrated by the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change alongside TÜÇA, the upcoming mandatory framework escalates consumer incentives to 1 TL per returned container, targeting an annualized economic yield of 30 billion TL.

21 May 2026

Erikli Brings National Team Excitement to Shelves with Special Bottle Design

Erikli, the official water sponsor of the Turkish National Football Team, has brought its partnership with the Turkish Football Federation to its bottle designs. With its “Sponsor of Those Thirsty for Cup Excitement” approach, the brand is turning national team enthusiasm into part of the daily consumer experience.

13 May 2026

Liquid Supplement Revolution: 59% of Consumers Shift to Beverage Formats

According to Tetra Pak’s global research, the Food Supplements and Nutrition (FSN) category has moved beyond a niche market, outpacing the growth of the traditional beverage industry.

08 May 2026

UPM and Felix Schoeller Launch Recyclable Fibre-Based Barrier Solution for Food Packaging

UPM Specialty Materials and Felix Schoeller have jointly introduced a recyclable, fibre-based barrier solution for flexible food packaging. Built on UPM Solide Lucent packaging paper, the new structure aims to help brands and converters meet evolving recyclability requirements under the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation.

14 April 2026

The Psychology of Packaging: Why Do We Buy Products Based Solely on Their Design?

It takes only 7 seconds to choose a product on a shelf, and 90% of that decision is driven entirely by visual perception. How does packaging design — the most potent weapon of "Neuromarketing"— manipulate consumer behavior? Discover the hidden power of colors, textures, and forms over our purchasing decisions.

10 April 2026

Eker Turns Packaging into a Platform for Autism Awareness

Marking April 2 World Autism Awareness Day, Eker has redesigned its product packaging with awareness messages. The company’s OBİG employment model transforms inclusive business practices into a visible social impact initiative on store shelves. Consumers are invited to become part of this meaningful movement.

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