As of 1 January 2026, the UAE’s single-use plastics ban is fully in force. Introduced under Ministerial Decision No. 380 of 2022 and phased in from 2024 onwards, the regulation now applies nationwide. The prohibited list includes: • Plastic shopping bags below 50 microns • Beverage cups and lids • Cutlery (forks, …
Unilever announces $20bn foods business combination deal with McCormick & Company
Unilever has announced an agreement to combine Unilever’s Foods business with McCormick, forming a global flavour-focused entity with combined revenues of approximately $20 billion based on fiscal year 2025 data. The transaction will bring together established brands including Knorr, Hellmann’s and McCormick, alongside growth-oriented brands such as Cholula, Maille and …
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The Coca-Cola system announces R17.6 billion investment in South Africa
The The Coca-Cola Company and its authorised bottling partners, Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa and Coca-Cola Peninsula Beverages, have announced a planned investment of R17.6 billion (approximately $1 billion) in South Africa through 2030. The announcement was made at the South Africa Investment Conference in Johannesburg by Luis Felipe Avellar, president …
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Quadpack introduces Lotus Pod, metal-tipped applicator for skincare packaging
Quadpack has launched the Lotus Pod, a metal-tipped applicator designed for its Skin-Up Bottle, expanding its portfolio of applicator technologies for skincare and makeup packaging formats. The Lotus Pod is the first stainless steel applicator introduced within Quadpack’s Skin-Up range, complementing existing flocked-tip options. It is engineered to deliver a cooling …
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Emerson launches configurable ultrasonic welding platform for packaging and industrial applications
Emerson has introduced the Branson Polaris ultrasonic welding platform, a configurable system designed for joining plastic components used in packaging, including seals and assemblies for food and medical applications. The platform enables manufacturers to process a range of materials, including polymers and bioplastics, supporting packaging formats that require consistent sealing performance and compliance with regulatory …
Majid Al Futtaim and Alshaya expand retail partnership with Primark rollout
Majid Al Futtaim and Alshaya Group are expanding their strategic retail partnership with a series of store openings across flagship malls in the region. The rollout will begin with the launch of Primark at City Centre Mirdif on 9 April 2026. Two additional Primark stores are planned for 2026, including a …
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TVOP partners with Sidel to introduce laser blowing technology for edible oil bottles
Thanakorn Vegetable Oil Products (TVOP) has partnered with Sidel to equip its new edible oil production facility with integrated processing and packaging technologies, becoming the first edible oil producer globally to apply laser-based blowing technology for bottle manufacturing. The implementation of EvoBLOW Laser marks the introduction of this technology in the edible oil packaging segment. …
PulPac develops fibre-based caps to replace plastic closures
PulPac has introduced fibre-based caps developed using its Dry Molded Fiber technology, targeting the replacement of conventional plastic closures in packaging applications. The development is being carried out in collaboration with PA Consulting and Optima, as part of ongoing efforts to expand fibre-based packaging formats. The caps are designed to …
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Swisslog expands pallet ASRS portfolio with AgileStore 4-way shuttle
Swisslog has expanded its automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) portfolio for pallet handling with the introduction of AgileStore, a four-way roaming pallet shuttle system. The development adds to the company’s existing portfolio, which includes the PowerStore bi-directional pallet shuttle and the Vectura pallet stacker crane. The AgileStore system …
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Husky Technologies outlines integrated HyPET®6e system for rPET preform production
Husky Technologies has highlighted the capabilities of its HyPET®6e platform for PET preform manufacturing, with a focus on processing recycled PET (rPET) within integrated production systems. The platform combines machine, mold, and auxiliary technologies into a single system designed to support the processing of up to 100% rPET. It incorporates …