07 Dec 2018 --- In packaging news this week, Nestlé has launched the Nestlé Institute of Packaging Sciences, dedicated to the discovery and development of functional, safe and environmentally-friendly packaging solutions. United Caps has celebrated the manufacture of its 10 billionth closure over the past 12 months at its Hungary plant, while Smurfit Kappa has come out on top in two categories at the Estrella del Sur Awards, organized by the Argentina Institute of Packaging.