Coveris has partnered with Rowse® Honey, a Valeo Foods Group brand, to deliver a redesigned packaging solution for the Rowse Manuka Honey range, introducing advanced label technology aimed at improving product visibility, differentiation, and environmental impact. The packaging revamp features label innovations developed and printed by Coveris, following a nine-month development …
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Mondi has partnered with UK-based biomaterials developer Kelpi and sachet manufacturer Guardpack to conduct early-stage trials of seaweed- and paper-based materials for wet wipe and liquid-filled sachet packaging. The initiative reflects growing efforts within the packaging sector to address the environmental limitations of conventional plastic sachets, which remain difficult to recycle through existing waste collection …
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ePac Flexible Packaging has unveiled a new line of Easy Open Barrier Films, developed to improve consumer usability while maintaining high product protection standards for coffee brands. The new films feature a peelable structure designed to eliminate the need for scissors or tear notches, aiming to streamline the opening process for …
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Comexi has reached a total of 30 Offset CI Evolution printing press installations globally by 2025, according to a company announcement. Two of these installations were repeat orders placed in the past year. The Offset CI Evolution was commercially launched in 2015. It operates with a 100% solvent-free process and uses electron beam (EB) curing …
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Constantia Flexibles has introduced ComforLid, a patented aluminium lidding concept developed as an alternative to conventional snap-on plastic lids and straws for applications such as ready-to-drink beverages and dairy products, and it has recently received two WorldStar Awards for the solution. The lid pairs an aluminium layer with a polypropylene …
Canon Middle East is driving packaging innovation forward with its Canon Certified Printing Consultant (CCPC) program, which recently marked the graduation of its first cohort at a ceremony in Dubai. The year-long initiative, launched in 2024, is reshaping the role of print professionals by equipping them with the skills to deliver cutting-edge packaging …
Polysmart Packaging Limited has announced a $60 million investment to build Nigeria’s largest plastic recycling plant, with completion targeted for July 2026, according to Guardian Nigeria. The new facility, set to begin operations in phases starting March 2026, will have the capacity to process 100,000 tons of mixed plastics annually. This includes food-grade recycled polyethylene …
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Al Wafir for Marketing Services K.S.C.C., a Kuwait-based company, has announced a voluntary conditional cash offer to acquire between 50% plus one share and up to 51% of the issued and paid-up ordinary shares of UNIKAI Foods P.J.S.C., one of the UAE’s oldest food and beverage companies. The offer, priced at AED …
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Rotatek, under the Vinsak Group, has confirmed the installation of its new Universal 850 hybrid press at Mudrika Labels’ Vasai facility in India. The move establishes Mudrika as the global reference site for the Universal 850 platform, with commissioning and application validation scheduled for completion by April 2026. With an 850 …
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DTM Print has announced the launch of its latest product, the CLP2200e Colour Label Printer, aimed at professional users requiring flexible and durable label printing solutions. The new device, introduced from the company’s Wiesbaden headquarters on January 15, 2026, is designed for easy system integration and consistent performance in industrial environments. …
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