- In January 2024, ALPLA Group acquired Puerto Rico-based Fortiflex, enhancing its industrial division for large-volume packaging solutions. This strategic move aims to expand ALPLA’s product line and strengthen its presence in the Caribbean and Central American markets.
- In March 2024, Spanish packaging firm Inden Pharma partnered with ALPLA Pharma to expand in India, targeting a mixed annual production of around 800 million pharmaceutical packaging products. Plans are in place to triple this capacity over the next five years.
- In April 2024, Amcor launched a 1-liter polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottle made from 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) content for carbonated soft drinks. This initiative supports sustainability goals by offering brands a stock packaging option that meets rising consumer demand and regulatory requirements for recycled content.
- In May 2024, Origin Materials introduced the world's first carbonated soft drink (CSD) PET cap, the lightest of its kind ever produced commercially. Made entirely from PET, the cap enhances recycling circularity and extends product shelf life.
- In June 2024, Kraft Heinz introduced 100% recycled PET bottles for its 12- and 22-ounce Kraft Real Mayo and Miracle Whip sizes. This move follows the company's 2023 announcement of a goal to reduce virgin plastic use in its global packaging portfolio by 20% by 2030.
