Emirates Biotech will exhibit at Saudi Plastics & Petrochem 2026, which will be held from 21–24 June at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Centre. The company will take part in the UAE Pavilion and present its Embio PLA biopolymers to visitors. The event will also serve as the company’s formal …
L’Oréal launches global #JoinTheRefillMovement campaign to promote refillable beauty packaging
L’Oréal has launched the latest edition of its global #JoinTheRefillMovement campaign, expanding efforts to promote refillable packaging across its beauty, skincare, fragrance, makeup and haircare brands. Timed to coincide with World Refill Day on 16 June, the initiative focuses on increasing consumer awareness and adoption of refill formats as part …
Morocco Hosts Egyptian Food and Packaging Trade Mission to Boost Business Ties
Morocco has hosted a trade mission of 31 Egyptian companies from the food, printing and packaging sectors, as both countries seek to expand bilateral trade and business partnerships. The mission was organised by the Egyptian Food Export Council in cooperation with the Egyptian Embassy in Morocco, the Egyptian Commercial Representation Authority, …
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SALPAC Emballage expands die-cutting capacity with BOBST NOVACUT 106 E
SALPAC Emballage, a folding carton converter based in Béjaïa, Algeria, has expanded its die-cutting capacity with the installation of a new BOBST NOVACUT 106 E 3.0. The investment forms part of a broader modernization programme launched in 2025, with a total value of €2.5 million aimed at renewing and upgrading the company’s printing …
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Siegwerk launches oxygen barrier white ink for film packaging
Siegwerk has launched CIRKIT OXYBAR WHITE, a printable ink system that combines oxygen barrier performance and white ink opacity in a single layer for film-based packaging applications. Announced from Siegburg, Germany, on 15 June 2026, the development is positioned within Siegwerk’s Barrier Inks category, where barrier functionality is integrated into …
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CHINAPLAS 2026 closes with record visitor turnout in Shanghai
CHINAPLAS 2026 closed on 24 April at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Hongqiao, Shanghai, reporting record participation across the plastics and rubber value chain. The four-day exhibition covered 400,000 sqm and hosted 5,104 exhibitors from 45 countries and regions. Organiser Adsale Exhibition Services said the event attracted 350,189 …
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Abu Dhabi launches Nutri-Mark nutrition labelling system for packaged food
Abu Dhabi has launched Nutri-Mark, a front-of-pack nutrition labelling system designed to help consumers compare the nutritional value of packaged food products at the point of purchase. The system, introduced by Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council, grades packaged food products from A to E, with A representing the …
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FIX Dessert Chocolatier launches football-themed limited edition box in the UAE
FIX Dessert Chocolatier has launched a limited edition football-themed activation in the UAE, combining packaging, distribution and prize-led consumer engagement during the 2026 football season. The Dubai brand introduced the FIX Cup Mini Hero Box, a 20-piece limited edition pack, on June 11 with Careem. The box includes flavours …
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Cold Chain Technologies expands EcoFlex reusable services
Cold Chain Technologies (CCT) has expanded its EcoFlex reusable parcel services across Europe, strengthening infrastructure for temperature-controlled pharmaceutical packaging and distribution throughout the EMEA region. The move reflects growing demand for reusable transport packaging solutions as pharmaceutical manufacturers, logistics providers and healthcare supply chains seek to reduce waste, improve asset …
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Canon South Africa appoints Tunca Rodoplu as new Country Director, effective July 2026
Canon South Africa has appointed Tunca Rodoplu as Country Director, effective 1 July 2026, succeeding David Preston, who will retire on 30 June 2026 after a 38-year career with the company. Rodoplu will lead Canon South Africa’s strategy across Southern Africa and oversee growth initiatives spanning the company’s imaging and …