Billie-Ann Plastics Packaging Corp. took home this year's honors for its clear cylinder.
May 15, 2026
The honor recognizes an NCA supplier member company that has developed an innovation in the past year that improves the ability of confectioners to manufacture, distribute, market, and/or sell chocolate and candy.
With an award winning team supplying chocolate worldwide, this investment in custom built packing machinery strengthens Plamil’s commitment to providing tailored chocolate solutions for a broad range of customers.
Designed to meet the industry's 95/5 guidelines for paper recyclability, the lightweight material offers reliable product protection and efficiency on high-speed packaging lines.
New flow-wrapping machine is specifically designed to meet the requirements of manufacturers of chocolate, confectionery, cereal and protein bars, functional foods and snacks, as well as co-packers and contract packers.
These latest moves continue Mondelēz’s packaging sustainability progress throughout the Easter period. Last year, the company introduced the Cadbury Easter Favourites Pouch with the outer packaging made from paper, and it has previously removed 6.4 million plastic windows across the Easter egg range.
Ferrara is kicking off the season with limited-edition product offerings across three of its beloved brands, including a new SweeTARTS® Ropes flavor, the return of Berry Punch NERDS® Gummy Clusters® and a soccer-themed Trolli® Sour Brite Squad pack.
Partnerships between one.five and Jung, pladis Global and Coveris, and Volka Food International and Metatex are just a few examples of how paper-based packaging has become an increasingly prevalent option for candy and confectionery providers.
The confection is now packed in metallized barrier paper.
December 17, 2025
The collaboration brings together Koehler's global paper expertise and Metatex’s converting capabilities to deliver sustainable packaging solutions to the Pakistani market, the companies say.