Ho Chi Minh City Promotes Green Packaging Production Ho Chi Minh City is taking strong steps toward greener packaging production. The spread of eco-friendly technologies and the use of sustainable packaging materials are seen as key opportunities for businesses to transform, enhance their brands, and attract green investment. Ho Chi Minh City is taking strong steps toward greener packaging…
Gen Z Shapes the Future of Green Consumption 1. Gen Z and Their Commitment to Sustainability Gen Z, born between the mid-1990s and early 2010s, has grown up in the middle of climate change, plastic pollution, and energy crises. Unlike previous generations, sustainability is not just a trend for them—it is a core value. For Gen Z, consumption is…
Tetra Pak and Doveco Launch Vietnam’s First Tetra Recart® Line – A New Era in Food Packaging Son La, July 2, 2025 – Swedish packaging giant Tetra Pak, in collaboration with Dong Giao Foodstuff Export JSC (Doveco), officially inaugurated Vietnam’s first Tetra Recart® line at Doveco’s plant in Mai Son, Son La Province . Son La, July 2, 2025…
AI-Era Storytelling Packaging Packaging is evolving into a powerful strategic asset, where technologies like AI (Artificial Intelligence) and AR (Augmented Reality) combine with storytelling to personalize user experiences and redefine brand identity in the digital age. In today’s marketplace, packaging must be visually appealing but also capable of telling a story. 1. Packaging as a Strategic Branding Tool Packaging…
Tetra Pak Injects Additional $100 Million into Ho Chi Minh City Operations Tetra Pak, the Swedish food processing and packaging solutions provider known for supplying major brands such as Vinamilk, TH True Milk, and Nestlé, has announced a significant expansion of its Vietnam manufacturing operations with an additional investment of approximately $105 million. 1. Strengthening Regional Supply from Vietnam…
How robots are revolutionising packaging lines The packaging industry is undergoing a significant transformation as robots become increasingly integrated into production lines. These advanced machines are not only boosting efficiency but also improving accuracy and safety across packaging operations. The rise of robotic automation is reshaping how manufacturers approach their packaging processes, offering solutions to long-standing challenges while enabling…
Green Dot System: Germany’s Blueprint for a Circular Packaging Economy Germany’s Green Dot System (Der Grüne Punkt), established in 1991, has become a global model for sustainable packaging and waste management. This system, rooted in the principle of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), mandates that producers are accountable for the entire lifecycle of their packaging, including its post-consumer phase. Germany’s…
Tariff Shock: Packaging Industry Pushes Back Against 50% Steel and Aluminum Hike U.S. packaging manufacturers and metals industry leaders are sounding the alarm over President Donald Trump’s newly announced plan to double tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from 25% to 50%, set to take effect this Wednesday. While the move aims to bolster domestic metal producers, trade groups…
Vietnam Gears Up for Premier Food, Beverage & Packaging Expo in August The Vietfood & Beverage – Propack 2025 exhibition, one of the leading trade events in the food, beverage, and packaging industry, is set to take place from August 7 to 9, 2025, at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in District 7, Ho Chi Minh City….
The Rise of Reusable Menstrual Products 1.Types of Reusable Products Reusable menstrual products include menstrual cups, cloth pads, and period underwear. These alternatives are designed to be washed and reused multiple times, reducing the need for single-use items and their associated packaging. Girls and women need effective, safe, and affordable menstrual products. 2. Environmental Benefits Switching to reusable products…
