The partnership comes as Avantium advances its FDCA platform towards commercial production, while building customer and value-chain relationships for PEF in Japan. The Dutch technology company has partnered with Japanese plastics trading company Sojitz Pla-Net to drive adoption of its plant-based FDCA and PEF materials under the
Business News
28 July 2026--Japanese food group Meiji Holdings has agreed to sell its dairy and business-to-business (B2B) operations in China to Shanghai AustAsia Food for RMB320 million (approximately US$47.2 million), marking a strategic shift in its China business after several years of changing market conditions. The
Caps and Closure
Italian equipment manufacturer SACMI has introduced new artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities for its Computer Vision Systems (CVS), expanding the use of AI in quality inspection for rigid packaging production. According to the company, AI has become an increasingly important component of manufacturing competitiveness, prompting SACMI to integrate the technology more
People & Leadership
Finnish renewable fuels producer Neste has appointed Elim Yeoh as President, Renewable Products, North America, effective 1 September 2026. She will also join the company's Leadership Team. In her new role, Yeoh will oversee Neste's Renewable Products business in North America, including commercial operations and feedstock
Packaging Trends and Design
Trends from Events
Artificial intelligence has been one of the most talked-about technologies in manufacturing over the past few years, but at ProPak Asia 2026, the conversation appears to be shifting from experimentation to implementation. This year’s exhibition has placed digitalisation at the centre of its packaging and processing agenda, with
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Daniel Bruzzese joins the company to support future growth, innovation and operational excellence Wiltz, Luxembourg – 26 June 2026 – UNITED CAPS has appointed Daniel Bruzzese as Chief Technology Officer as part of its ongoing organisational development and long-term growth strategy. The appointment comes as UNITED CAPS continues to strengthen its
In a world where most people keep photos and stamps in albums, Lin Mengxi stands out as she gathers packaging from milk tea and coffee products to create her own collection. Whenever she encounters visually appealing designs or logos on food or drink packaging, the Beijing native meticulously cuts them