EU Packaging Regulation: What ASEAN Food Exporters Need to Know

Packaging
The European Union’s new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is now applying, introducing packaging requirements that ASEAN food and beverage exporters will need to…
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Tetra Pak Launches Renewable Dairy Packaging in Thailand

Packaging
Tetra Pak has introduced a renewable packaging solution for Thailand's dairy sector, with Chiangmai Freshmilk becoming the first Thai dairy producer to adopt its Tetra…
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Altopack's Resealable Zip Packs Transform Pasta Packaging

Italian packaging specialist Altopack unveiled a new resealable zip pack for spaghetti, highlighting a growing opportunity for food manufacturers to differentiate pasta products through packaging…

China Bakery Manufacturers Turn to Sustainable Packaging Solutions

As bakery manufacturers across ASEAN face increasing pressure to reduce plastic waste while extending product shelf life, Chinese packaging manufacturer Minghefa Group is emerging as…

Calbee Adopts Monochrome Packaging as Middle East Tensions Disrupt Supply Chains

Ink Shortages Drive Packaging Shift Across Japanese Snack Sector Japanese snack manufacturer Calbee will switch 14 of its potato chip products to monochrome black-and-white packaging,…

Packaging Machinery: A Strategic Edge for Asia-Pacific F&B

Packaging machinery is no longer a downstream consideration in food and beverage manufacturing. Across Asia-Pacific, it is rapidly becoming a strategic differentiator—one that influences cost…

Packaging Technology & Materials

Closing the Loop: How NuPlastiQ Can Unlock Southeast Asia’s Recycling Potential

Southeast Asia sits at the heart of the global plastics problem and its potential solution. Despite rising consumer and policy momentum toward circularity, recycling systems…

Beverage Packaging, Capping & Closures

Krones Unveils “Solutions Beyond Tomorrow” at drinktec 2025

At drinktec 2025, Krones revealed its vision for the future of beverage manufacturing. From the debut of its next-generation Ingeniq production line to advancements in…

Branding & Market Trends

 7 Key Trends Shaping Paper Packaging in the Food Industry

As sustainability shifts from a brand differentiator to a market expectation, paper packaging is taking centre stage in the food industry’s transformation. Regulatory pressures, evolving…

Compostable Packaging: A Sustainable Solution or a Strategic Choice for Asia-Pacific’s Food Industry?

Dr Lu Qiang, Vice President of Research & Development, Amcor Flexibles Asia Pacific, explores the rise of compostable packaging in Asia-Pacific’s food industry and its…

From Beans to Beverage: Embracing a Circular Approach to Whole Bean Soy Production

Embracing a circular approach to whole bean soy production, Southeast Asia's food industry is tackling sustainability challenges while meeting the growing demand for plant-based products.…

The Top Ten Questions to Help Understand Food Safety, Answered

Understanding food safety is crucial for manufacturers to ensure high-quality products, build consumer trust, and comply with regulations through effective product inspection technologies. By Mike…