Sun Chemical has secured RecyClass certification for its solvent-based nitrocellulose (NC) alternative solutions for flexible packaging. The certification covers the company’s NC-alternative ink systems for flexographic and gravure printing and RecyClass-certified lamination adhesives designed for polyethylene (PE) flexible packaging recycling streams. According to the company, it is the first supplier …
Avery Dennison’s AD CleanFlake RFID tags receive RecyClass approval for PET bottle recyclability
Avery Dennison has received RecyClass Technology Approval in Europe for its AD CleanFlake RFID tags, marking the first RFID solution recognized by both RecyClass and the Association of Plastic Recyclers for compatibility with mechanical PET recycling streams. The announcement was made on July 16, 2026. The approval applies to …
Waste2Wear appoints Kwality Holdings to supply recycled-content shopping bags across Southern Africa
Waste2Wear has appointed Kwality Holdings as its exclusive partner for South Africa, Botswana and Namibia, with reusable shopping bags made from post-consumer recycled plastic forming the initial focus of the agreement. The partnership will give retailers, hospitality operators and other businesses in Southern Africa access to Waste2Wear’s portfolio of recycled …
Al Jawad Flexi opens new flexible packaging facility and commissions W&H NOVOFLEX II press
Al Jawad Flexi, a member of Takamul Industries, has opened a new flexible packaging manufacturing facility as part of an expansion programme aimed at increasing production capabilities for food, beverage, dairy and FMCG applications. The company announced the development on 15 July 2026, confirming that the first stage of the …
Lombardi expands Middle East presence with Invicta i1 flexo press sale to All Pack Yemen
Italian press manufacturer Lombardi Converting Machinery to supply a nine-colour Invicta i1 flexographic press to All Pack Yemen for Printing, adding an 800 mm-wide inline platform for label and flexible packaging production in Yemen. The press deal will see the Italian flexographic printing equipment manufacturer provide its Invicta i1 technology to …
Gravure Under the Sustainability Lens
Prof. Dr. Lutz Engisch, Institute Director at iP³ Leipzig – Institute for Printing, Processing and Packaging Leipzig, and B.Eng. Dominik Kantek of HTWK Leipzig share comparative LCA insights that challenge long-held assumptions about gravure printing’s environmental impact. In conversation with Ben Daniel, Chief Editor of Packaging MEA, they explain why substrates, ink …
From Operational Excellence to Growth: Theresia Gollner on Packaging Progress
Usha Benjamin, Managing Editor of Packaging MEA, speaks to Theresia Gollner, ALPLA on sustainability, operational excellence, regional manufacturing challenges and women’s evolving role in packaging. As packaging evolves across the Middle East, Africa and Türkiye, operational excellence, sustainability and diverse talent are increasingly important. Gollner shares her journey, her views on sustainability, …
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STONEY shifts from brown to clear PET bottles in South Africa to support recyclability
STONEY ginger beer classic is moving from its established brown bottle to clear PET packaging in South Africa, with a phased transition beginning in June 2026, Coca-Cola South Africa has announced. The packaging change will start with the 2.25-litre STONEY bottle, while the remaining portfolio is scheduled to transition over time. Clear …
Nestlé opens AI-powered SparX hub to accelerate consumer-led product innovation in MENA
Nestlé has inaugurated its SparX Innovation Hub at its Middle East and North Africa headquarters in Expo City Dubai, using artificial intelligence and real-time consumer insight to accelerate product development across the region. Opened on 8 July, the hub is designed to identify emerging consumer opportunities, support experimentation and develop products, services and experiences. …
Al Medan Project Company for Corrugated Carton (MPFC) opens new offices, marking a new milestone in their growth journey
Saudi Arabia – Al Medan Project Company for Corrugated Carton (MPFC) has officially inaugurated its new offices, marking an important milestone in the company’s continued growth, operational development, and commitment to excellence in the corrugated packaging industry. The opening ceremony was led by Mr. Mosad Ewais, General Manager of MPFC, who officially …