https://www.packworld.com/sustainable-packaging/recycling/article/22976488/revolutionary-recycled-pet-bottle-method-launches-in-asiaPackaging Worlden2026-10-14T20:52:19.000ZSuntory Pioneers 100% rPET Bottles from Inconsistent Feedstockhttps://img.packworld.com/mindful/pmmi/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/suntory-pepsico-ftopet.iuetvdPgpj.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70In this rendering of the FtoP line planned for Thailand, washed PET flake enters at left and finished preforms exit the yellow Husky injection molding system at right. NGR’s decontamination equipment sits at the center, positioned after the melt rather than before it as the Japanese line is configured.https://img.packworld.com/mindful/pmmi/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/japanthailand-pet-recycling-flowchart.JoiZe5MV5Z.png?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70The two F-to-P routes diverge only in the middle, where Japan decontaminates flake before melting and Thailand reverses the order to treat the melt instead. Indorama Ventures supplies the flake, Indovida (Thailand) Limited produces the preforms, and Suntory PepsiCo Beverage (Thailand) takes it from preform to filled bottle.https://img.packworld.com/mindful/pmmi/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/adobestock-460986545.6wn2etaY5N.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70Flake-to-preform conversion skips the crystallization, drying, and repelletizing steps that conventional bottle-to-bottle recycling requires. Suntory has run the process in Japan since 2018 and will bring it to Thailand in 2028, where incoming bottle quality varies more than the Japanese stream it was designed around.https://www.packworld.com/leaders-new/business-drivers-specialty/digital-transformation/article/22976288/cpg-innovator-matt-fitzpatrick-of-saint-gobain-helped-to-build-a-packaging-specification-databasePackaging Worlden2026-10-13T15:29:38.000ZCPG innovator: Matt Fitzpatrick of Saint-Gobain Helped Build a Packaging Specification Databasehttps://img.packworld.com/mindful/pmmi/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/matthew-fitzpatrick.yhzQ8YDgSE.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70https://www.packworld.com/trends/package-design/article/22976339/thepackhub-heinzs-adjustable-ketchup-lid-corona-introduces-fully-opening-can-lid-and-mars-snacking-launches-resealable-canisterPackaging Worlden2026-10-13T12:00:00.000ZCorona Introduces Fully Opening Can Lid, Mars Snacking Launches Resealable Canister, and Gendai's Push-up Sushi Packhttps://img.packworld.com/mindful/pmmi/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/corona.5QBvabDPNr.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70The packaging adapts Corona’s established lime-serving format, traditionally associated with its glass long-neck bottle, to an aluminum can.https://img.packworld.com/mindful/pmmi/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/mars-snacking.iZpymvkQTt.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70The rigid canister incorporates a resealable closure, providing repeated access while helping to limit exposure of the contents to the surrounding environment between consumption occasions.https://img.packworld.com/mindful/pmmi/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/gendai.qhFxwGfVBd.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70The cylindrical pack holds a single portion and is designed so that the contents can be progressively pushed upwards as they are eaten.https://www.packworld.com/trends/controls-machine-components/article/22976101/bottler-cuts-lane-changeover-from-48-adjustment-points-to-twoPackaging Worlden2026-10-09T15:51:35.000ZBottler Cuts Lane Changeover from 48 Adjustment Points to Twohttps://img.packworld.com/mindful/pmmi/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/rivellaimageupgrade-1.0ViR5Aarct.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70Before the automation by igus, users had to operate 48 adjusting screws for each product change by hand. The aisle changeover now works conveniently via a hand wheel.https://img.packworld.com/mindful/pmmi/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/fa0624-1.Mqr07U8vI6.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70The three inkjet print heads for the date are now positioned precisely in height using the Apiro gearbox, the drylin SLW linear system and a motor.https://img.packworld.com/mindful/pmmi/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/fa0624-4a.MFZpiZhtDv.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70Space was restricted, but Rivella employees say it was no problem for the igus solution with Apiro gearboxes.https://img.packworld.com/mindful/pmmi/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/fa0624-2.7KYS8PwqL1.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70All igus guide elements, plain bearings, linear guides and Apiro gearboxes are completely free from lubrication and maintenance.https://img.packworld.com/mindful/pmmi/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/fa0624-7.18cilfzGbH.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70https://www.packworld.com/trends/ecommerce-d2c-packaging/article/22975943/ondemand-corrugated-cases-slash-packaging-costs-30Packaging Worlden2026-10-08T14:00:00.000ZSMA Cuts Packaging Costs 30% to 35% With On-Demand Corrugated Caseshttps://img.packworld.com/mindful/pmmi/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/sma-latitude-wms-and-packsize-integration-image-5.0fqCQWyiG3.png?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70SMA employees finish each case on glue and tape equipment to prepare the bottom for picking. One person generally keeps up with case production, even at peak.https://img.packworld.com/mindful/pmmi/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/sma-latitude-wms-and-packsize-integration-image-3.Jalq1JSKon.png?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70A Packsize EM7-35 builds corrugated cases to order at SMA's flagship distribution center. The machine can produce up to 10 cases per minute, depending on case size and complexity.https://img.packworld.com/mindful/pmmi/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/sma-latitude-wms-and-packsize-integration-image-4.ZMMd4toy5H.png?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70Fanfold corrugated feeds the EM7-35 from pallets beside the machine. SMA runs single- and double-wall corrugated in three fanfold widths.https://img.packworld.com/mindful/pmmi/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/sma-latitude-wms-and-packsize-integration-image-1.E3HzFlggBC.png?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70The EM7-35's operator screen shows Packsize's PackNet software (left), listing orders in production, beside Latitude's Review Pick Cartons By Status screen (right).https://img.packworld.com/mindful/pmmi/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/sma-latitude-wms-and-packsize-integration-image-2.1yXfLhaOL3.png?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70The EM7-35 (left) builds cases for each batch of orders. The cases are finished on glue and tape equipment (seen at right) and loaded onto picking carts before picking begins.