{"id":11621,"date":"2026-02-09T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=11621"},"modified":"2026-02-09T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T05:00:00","slug":"latin-america-in-the-spotlight-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=11621","title":{"rendered":"Latin America in the Spotlight"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div wp_automatic_readability=\"106.01940605704\"><!---- This is for embedded images that can be opened in a popup  windows -----><br \/>\n<!---- Begin imageModalBackground --->\n<link href=\"https:\/\/www.packagingstrategies.com\/ext\/resources\/css\/Image-Modals.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\"\/>\n<div id=\"imageModalBackground\" onclick=\"backgroundClick(event);\">\n<p>\u2715<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- End imageModalBackground. --><\/p>\n<link rel=\"stylesheet\" type=\"text\/css\" href=\"https:\/\/www.packagingstrategies.com\/ext\/resources\/css\/PS-articles.css\"\/>\n<p>As someone who majored in Latin American studies, I always enjoy reporting on packaging activities in the region.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m well aware that Venezuela has been in the headlines lately, but this is not a political column. <em>Packaging Strategies<\/em> is a B2B publication focused on serious professionals offering serious solutions for packaging challenges. Also, in my \u201cprevious life\u201d as an energy reporter, I may have explored how the revival of Venezuelan oil output could potentially impact foreign investment in Mexico\u2019s petroleum sector, but that\u2019s not my role here.<\/p>\n<p>So on to packaging \u2026<\/p>\n<h3>Brazil<\/h3>\n<p>We recently reported on Brazil launching an AI solution exclusively for the packaging sector.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Intelig\u00eancia de Embalagem (Packaging Intelligence) 5.0 platform<\/strong> is touted as the first AI solution exclusively and fully dedicated to the packaging sector and its professionals, covering the entire value chain \u2014 from materials conversion to consumption and, ultimately, recycling.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond theses and dissertations, the platform consolidates content from trade associations, technical journals, technology manuals, and global industry events such as interpack and PACK EXPO. Our reporting on the platform can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.packagingstrategies.com\/articles\/106141-brazil-launches-artificial-intelligence-solution-exclusively-for-packaging-sector\" rel=\"noopener noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Mexico<\/h3>\n<p>We recently reported on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adurocleantech.com\/\" rel=\"external noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Aduro Clean Technologies<\/strong><\/a> and ECOCE, A.C. \u2014 a non-profit environmental civil association based in Mexico \u2014 entering into a multi-year framework collaboration agreement to jointly evaluate Hydrochemolytic\u2122 Technology (HCT) as a potential chemical recycling solution for flexible and mixed plastic packaging in Mexico.<\/p>\n<p>Through nationwide collection, education, and take-back initiatives, ECOCE coordinates the recovery of post-consumer packaging and channels it into recycling systems across Mexico. Its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.packagingstrategies.com\/articles\/105821-sustainable-packaging-south-of-the-border\" rel=\"noopener noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>membership<\/strong><\/a> includes many of Mexico\u2019s leading beverage and food groups, including global consumer brands.<\/p>\n<p>The collaboration between Aduro and ECOCE aims to address one of the most challenging fractions in Mexico\u2019s waste stream: post-consumer flexible plastic packaging. Our reporting on the collaboration can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.packagingstrategies.com\/articles\/106178-aduro-clean-technologies-teams-with-mexicos-ecoce-on-flexible-plastic-recycling\" rel=\"noopener noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"cap\" wp_automatic_readability=\"1.5\">\n  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.packagingstrategies.com\/ext\/resources\/ISSUES\/2026\/02-February\/Columns\/antalis-technical-training-peru-1170x658.jpg\" alt=\"Antalis employees participating in technical training in Peru.\" onclick=\"showImageModal(this.src), showCaption('caption1');\"\/><figcaption wp_automatic_readability=\"3\">\n<p><span id=\"caption1\">Antalis employees participating in technical training in Peru. <em>Courtesy of Paul Leibinger GmbH &amp; Co. KG<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Chile &amp; Peru<\/h3>\n<p>We recently reported on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.packagingstrategies.com\/articles\/105295-leibinger-expands-coding-and-marking-presence-in-brazil-via-local-partnerships\" rel=\"noopener noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>LEIBINGER<\/strong><\/a>, the international specialist in industrial <a href=\"https:\/\/topics\/2652-coding-marking-printing\" rel=\"noopener noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>coding and marking systems<\/strong><\/a>, expanding its footprint in Chile and Peru through a new partnership with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.antalis.com\/home.html\" rel=\"external noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Antalis<\/strong><\/a>, ensuring even better local access to its technology, services, and technical support in these key South American markets.<\/p>\n<p>The partnership ensures manufacturers throughout the region benefit from direct local support, faster technical response, and full access to LEIBINGER\u2019s continuous inkjet (CIJ) printer portfolio, from the entry level JET ONE to the award-winning <a href=\"https:\/\/www.packagingstrategies.com\/articles\/104702-leibingers-iqjet-industrial-printer-earns-gold-german-innovation-award\" rel=\"noopener noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>IQJET<\/strong><\/a>.\u202f<\/p>\n<p>LEIBINGER has supported manufacturers in Chile and Peru for many years, delivering coding and marking solutions built for demanding production environments. By strengthening its regional structure through Antalis, the company is ensuring continuity for existing customers while expanding its ability to support new manufacturers entering the market. Our reporting on the LEIBINGER\/Antalis partnership can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.packagingstrategies.com\/articles\/106179-leibinger-strengthens-south-american-coverage-with-antalis-in-chile-and-peru\" rel=\"noopener noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Well, that\u2019s our latest Latin American packaging roundup. There will be more to come. And, as a world traveler, I\u2019m looking forward to reporting on other regional packaging developments around the globe.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.packagingstrategies.com\/articles\/106259-latin-america-in-the-spotlight\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u2715 As someone who majored in Latin American studies, I always enjoy reporting on packaging activities in the region. I\u2019m well aware that Venezuela has been in the headlines lately, but this is not a political column. Packaging Strategies is a B2B publication focused on serious professionals offering serious solutions for packaging challenges. 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