The 13th edition of Fi Africa and ProPak MENA is set to take place from June 2–4, 2025, at the Egypt International Exhibition Center, with support from the Ministries of Trade & Industry and Environment. As Egypt’s food market saw a 35% growth in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 125.4 …
Esko and CarbonQuota Team Up to Simplify Carbon Footprint Tracking for Packaging Industry
Esko has launched a built-in carbon calculation feature in its S2 platform, developed in partnership with UK-based CarbonQuota. The move aims to help brands and packaging suppliers get a handle on their environmental impact without the usual manual headaches. The tool taps into CarbonQuota’s engine to calculate emissions at the design, development, …
Packaging vs. counterfeits: How smart authentication is becoming a brand imperative
As counterfeiting rises across sectors from pharmaceuticals to luxury goods, packaging authentication has become essential. At the PRIME Awards 2025: Innovators Success Stories Summit, two innovators (e7 Group & Vinsak) showcased smart, scalable, and sustainable solutions redefining packaging as a key tool for brand protection. Reports Ben Daniel. Designing packaging to prevent …
PepsiCo Refines Sustainability Strategy with Updated Climate, Water, and Agriculture Goals
PepsiCo has announced revised goals across climate, water, packaging, and agriculture, aligning with current global conditions and its business growth. The changes build on nearly four years of implementation under the company’s PepsiCo Positive (pep+) framework. The company’s regenerative agriculture target now aims to reach 10 million acres by 2030—up from its …
L’Oréal Middle East and BinSina Pharmacy Partner to Promote Sustainable Beauty Practices
L’Oréal Middle East and BinSina Pharmacy have signed an agreement to collaborate on a long-term initiative focused on sustainable beauty, responsible consumption, and public awareness. The partnership supports the UAE’s broader environmental goals, including waste reduction and the shift toward a circular economy. The initiative will introduce refillable products at more BinSina …
Borealis Launches Reusable Cup System at K Show 2025
Borealis has introduced a new reusable cup system at K 2025, the world’s largest trade fair for plastics and rubber. The initiative marks the first time Messe Düsseldorf is deploying a comprehensive reuse model for drinkware across all food and beverage areas. The cups are produced from modified polypropylene, tailored for foam …
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Tetra Pak Backs Recycling Push in UK with Robotic Sorting Upgrade
Tetra Pak has funded the installation of two robotic arms to improve the sorting of food and beverage cartons at J&B Recycling’s materials recovery facility (MRF) in Hartlepool. The technology, developed by Recycleye, is designed to boost recycling rates and prepare for upcoming national waste regulations. J&B Recycling, part of FCC Environment, …
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UPM Commits Over €10 Million to Modernize Tervasaari Mill in Finland
UPM Specialty Papers announced today a €10 million investment in its Tervasaari mill in Valkeakoski, Finland. The funding will support modernization efforts aimed at increasing production capacity and enhancing process reliability for its specialty paper products, including those used in labels, tapes, and industrial applications. The planned upgrade involves a rebuild of …
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Emami Revamps Grooming and Skincare Lines with Strategic Rebrand and Shelf-Ready Packaging
Kolkata – Emami Ltd has undertaken a major brand overhaul in 2025, rebranding its legacy men’s product Fair And Handsome to Smart And Handsome, and launching Emami Pure Glow in the fast-growing brightening cream segment. The Smart And Handsome transition, anchored by new brand ambassador Kartik Aaryan, marks a shift from …
Emirates Biotech Signs Sulzer for Core Equipment in World’s Largest PLA Plant
Emirates Biotech has signed a key equipment supply contract with Sulzer for its Falcon PLA Project, marking a shift from planning to execution for what will become the world’s largest polylactic acid (PLA) facility. The contract follows a licensing agreement between the two companies in December 2024. Sulzer will supply the critical …
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