Koenig & Bauer, the world’s oldest press manufacturer, has entered a new era under the leadership of Dr. Stephen Kimmich. Speaking to Packaging MEA Managing Editor Usha Benjamin during his visit to Dubai, the Group CEO shares his outlook on strategy, innovation, and the role of regional partnerships in sustaining growth. …
From shelf to soul: Shweta Tiwari’s packaging vision for tomorrow
With over 45 packaging innovations to her credit, Shweta Tiwari has emerged as a transformative force in sustainable, consumer-centric packaging. Having led design and innovation projects across top-tier companies such as Unilever, Dabur, and Lipton Tea and Infusions, her work reflects a commitment to purposeful design, efficiency, and environmental responsibility. In this interview with Usha …
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Cepack Group signs agreement with BHS Germany to expand corrugated cardboard production
Cepack Group, part of Egypt’s HSA Group, has signed an agreement with BHS Germany to install a new corrugated cardboard production line. The move is expected to increase Cepack’s production capacity by around 70%. The agreement was formalized between Muneer Ahmed Hayel Saeed Anam, Managing Director of HSA in Egypt, and Zeina, …
Amcor joins Danish-led project to advance recycling of food packaging plastics
Amcor has announced its participation in a new three-year recycling initiative in Denmark aimed at establishing a full-scale system for circular recycling of polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) food packaging. The project, named Circular Recycling Innovation for Sustainable Packaging (CRISP), is led by the Danish Technological Institute and involves collaboration with food manufacturers …
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Kraft Heinz appoints Steve Cahillane as CEO ahead of planned company separation
The Kraft Heinz Company has named Steve Cahillane as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2026. The announcement comes as the company moves forward with its planned separation into two independent, publicly traded entities. According to the company’s official statement, Cahillane will also serve as CEO of one of the …
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SIG awarded EcoVadis platinum rating for seventh year with highest-ever score
SIG has received a platinum rating from EcoVadis for the seventh consecutive year, earning a record score of 99 out of 100 in its 2025 assessment. According to the company, this result places SIG among the top 1% of more than 130,000 companies assessed globally for sustainability performance. The EcoVadis rating is …
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Founteyn secures €19.3 million Series A with PepsiCo partnership to scale beverage system
Naarden-based beverage tech startup Founteyn has raised €19.3 million ($22.8 million) in an oversubscribed Series A funding round, with strategic backing that includes a commercial partnership with PepsiCo. According to EU Startups, the round was led by APG, on behalf of ABP, alongside Flying Fish and Leysern Aquacore. Founteyn has developed …
Constantia Flexibles retains EcoVadis Platinum rating for 2025
Constantia Flexibles has retained its EcoVadis Platinum rating for 2025, placing the packaging manufacturer among the top 1% of companies rated globally for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. The Vienna-based company first achieved the Platinum rating in 2024. The consecutive recognition reflects its ongoing efforts to embed sustainability into its operations and …
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Frigoglass Group to sell Beta Glass stake to Helios Investment
LAGOS, Nigeria – Beta Glass Plc, a manufacturer of glass packaging in West and Central Africa, will undergo a change in ownership following the decision by its majority shareholder, Frigoglass Group, to divest its stake in the company. Frigoglass Group has signed an agreement to sell all its shares in Frigoinvest …
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DS Smith sets world record for sailing in corrugated cardboard boat
DS Smith has set a new world record for sailing in a corrugated cardboard boat during the biennial ‘Blue Ribbon of the Weser’ event in Minden, Germany. The record was achieved by a crew of twenty-three who successfully paddled a fibre-based, Catamaran-inspired boat over a 250-metre distance on the River Weser. The boat, measuring around …
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