# Packaging and Packing Canonical URL: https://chemexworld.com/en/categories/sectors/packaging-and-packing ## Latest Articles - [Avantium Announces Start-Up of Commercial-Scale FDCA Flagship Plant](https://chemexworld.com/en/news/avantium-announces-start-up-of-commercial-scale-fdca-flagship-plant.md): 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 wo... - [A New Era in Sanipak's Growth Journey](https://chemexworld.com/en/news/a-new-era-in-sanipaks-growth-journey.md): 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... - [Polinas Released 2025 Sustainability Report: Energy Intensity Improved by 14 Percent](https://chemexworld.com/en/news/polinas-released-2025-sustainability-report-energy-intensity-improved-by-14-percent.md): 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 I... - [Agripoli Transforms from Kitchen Biotech Startup to Market-Ready Enterprise](https://chemexworld.com/en/news/agripoli-transforms-from-kitchen-biotech-startup-to-market-ready-enterprise.md): 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. - [Polinas Secures Historical SA 8000 Social Accountability Certification](https://chemexworld.com/en/news/polinas-secures-historical-sa-8000-social-accountability-certification.md): 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 do... - [Tetra Pak Unveils FY25 Sustainability Report](https://chemexworld.com/en/news/tetra-pak-unveils-fy25-sustainability-report.md): 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% comp... - [Turkey’s Universal Deposit Return System (DOA) Set for Absolute Execution on July 1](https://chemexworld.com/en/news/turkeys-universal-deposit-return-system-doa-set-for-absolute-execution-on-july-1.md): 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... - [Erikli Brings National Team Excitement to Shelves with Special Bottle Design](https://chemexworld.com/en/news/erikli-brings-national-team-excitement-to-shelves-with-special-bottle-design.md): 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” app... - [Liquid Supplement Revolution: 59% of Consumers Shift to Beverage Formats](https://chemexworld.com/en/news/liquid-supplement-revolution.md): 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. - [UPM and Felix Schoeller Launch Recyclable Fibre-Based Barrier Solution for Food Packaging](https://chemexworld.com/en/news/upm-and-felix-schoeller-launch-recyclable-fibre-based-barrier-solution-for-food-packaging.md): 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 brand... - [The Psychology of Packaging: Why Do We Buy Products Based Solely on Their Design?](https://chemexworld.com/en/news/packaging-psychology.md): 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 behavi... - [Eker Turns Packaging into a Platform for Autism Awareness](https://chemexworld.com/en/news/eker-packaging.md): 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 init... - [Lighter Bottles, Smarter Logistics: Şişecam](https://chemexworld.com/en/news/sisecam-ultra-lightweight-wine-bottles.md): Şişecam has expanded its sustainable glass packaging range with two new ultra-lightweight wine bottles weighing 300 grams (750 ml) and 400 grams (1000 ml). Designed to combine lightness, durability, and environmental ben... - [The Closure Shift in Food](https://chemexworld.com/en/news/food-grade-plastic.md): Closures in food and beverage packaging have become a critical component, serving as the final barrier for product safety while also supporting sustainability goals. The industry’s direction is clear: food safety and sus... - [Şişecam Names Yılmaz Erceyes as New Marketing Lead](https://chemexworld.com/en/news/sisecam-vice-president-of-marketing.md): Şişecam has appointed Yılmaz Erceyes, a leader with extensive global market experience, as Vice President of Marketing. Starting 2 February 2026, Erceyes will lead the company’s customer-focused marketing priorities, aim... - [Şişecam Launches Second Coated Glass Line At Bulgaria Facility](https://chemexworld.com/en/news/sisecam-coated-glass.md): Şişecam has commissioned a new coated glass production line with an annual capacity of 6 million square meters at its flat glass facility in Bulgaria. The €20 million investment is set to expand value-added output for th... - [INEOS Says New Recycl-IN Polymer Cuts Carbon Footprint by 35%](https://chemexworld.com/en/news/ineos-says-new-recycl-in-polymer-cuts-carbon-footprint-by-35.md): INEOS has announced a new Recycl-IN grade developed for contact-sensitive cosmetics packaging. The company says the product contains 70% recycled material, delivers a 35% lower carbon footprint, and offers performance cl... - [A New Standard for Pharma Packaging](https://chemexworld.com/en/news/a-new-standard-for-pharma-packaging.md): New requirements are making packaging more functional, with a focus on stronger protection and lower environmental impact. Digital labeling is emerging as a key tool for traceability and transparency. - [The 2026 Packaging Agenda Focuses on Minimal Design, Digital Information and Environmental Compliance](https://chemexworld.com/en/news/the-2026-packaging-agenda-focuses-on-minimal-design-digital-information-and-environmental-compliance.md): In 2026, the packaging sector is increasingly shaped by sustainable designs that deliver more functionality with less material. Digital labeling and smart packaging solutions are becoming key tools for managing traceabil... - [Security Features Rise in US Cosmetics Packaging](https://chemexworld.com/en/news/security-features-rise-in-us-cosmetics-packaging.md): Tamper-resistant packaging solutions for cosmetic products are gaining wider adoption in the United States as brands prioritize consumer safety and product integrity. Industry experts say these solutions not only enhance... - [Biodegradable Plastic Film Developed Using Milk Protein, Starch and Nanoclay](https://chemexworld.com/en/news/biodegradable-plastic-film-developed-using-milk-protein-starch-and-nanoclay.md): Researchers at Flinders University have developed a biodegradable plastic film using calcium caseinate (milk protein), modified starch and bentonite nanoclay. The study reports that the film can fully disintegrate in soi... - [Where Chemistry Meets Vision: An ‘Organic’ Conversation with Kemal Ersudaş](https://chemexworld.com/en/news/kemal-ersudas.md): We sat down with Kemal Ersudaş, Paint Solutions Division Director at Organik Kimya, to discuss both the company’s journey and the future of the industry. - [Şişecam Celebrates Its 90th Anniversary](https://chemexworld.com/en/news/sisecam-celebrates-its-90th-anniversary.md): Şişecam is celebrating its 90th anniversary, marking its transformation from a local initiative founded to support Türkiye’s national glass industry into a global player operating across four continents. Today, the compa...