Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA) concluded its annual Executive Circle Partner gathering on 3–4 November 2025 in Seychelles, marking the 10th anniversary of its regional operations. The two-day event brought together executives, partners, and industry leaders from across the continent to review progress and discuss future growth strategies. Since its …
Amcor expands North America capacity to meet rising demand for protein packaging
Amcor has announced a major expansion of its printing, lamination and converting capabilities in North America to support growing demand for flexible packaging in the protein market. The investment, described as one of the company’s largest to date, focuses on the meat, poultry and seafood sectors, where Amcor has an established presence. …
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Almarai appoints Fawaz Al-Jasser as CEO, effective January 2026
Almarai Company announced the appointment of Fawaz bin Mohammed Al-Jasser as Chief Executive Officer, effective January 16, 2026. The decision was confirmed by the company’s Board of Directors on December 3, 2025, following the resignation of current CEO Abdullah bin Nasser Al-Badr for personal reasons. Al-Jasser has been with Almarai for nearly …
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Tetra Pak appoints Haithem Debbiche as Managing Director for West Africa
Tetra Pak has appointed Haithem Debbiche as Managing Director for the Maghreb and West Africa region, extending his current role in West Africa to also include Maghreb. The company confirmed the leadership change in an official statement. Debbiche, who took on the West Africa leadership in 2024, now succeeds Laurent Rodier in overseeing the Maghreb. …
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ExxonMobil and partners develop recyclable, ultra-thin bread bags using mono-material PE
ExxonMobil, in collaboration with Hosokawa Alpine and BW Converting, has developed an ultra-thin, mono-material polyethylene (PE) bread bag designed for recyclability. The initiative, part of ExxonMobil’s Signature Polymers portfolio, addresses key challenges in flexible packaging by reducing material complexity while maintaining performance. Bread packaging, though often perceived as simple, requires a balance of …
Bobst introduces FLEXJET module to streamline digital multilayer label production
Bobst has launched its new FLEXJET module, aimed at enhancing digital label production through streamlined multilayer printing. The module was officially unveiled at Labelexpo Europe 2025 and is designed for integration with the Bobst DIGITAL MASTER series of presses. FLEXJET enables single-pass, fully digital production of extended content labels, including multilayer formats. It also …
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Konica Minolta named leader in IDC MarketScape 2025 for high-speed digital label printers
Konica Minolta Business Solutions Europe GmbH has been positioned as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide High-Speed Digital Label Printers 2025 Vendor Assessment (Doc #US51812724e, August 2025). The IDC MarketScape report identifies a significant shift in the label printing industry, as digital transformation continues to reshape the sector. …
Hybrid Software releases PACKZ 11.5 with new tools for halftone screening and 3D packaging workflows
Hybrid Software has announced the release of PACKZ 11.5, the latest version of its PDF editor for label and packaging prepress. The update brings a set of technical improvements developed through direct engagement with users, aiming to streamline workflows and enhance quality control across digital and conventional production. Key among the …
Aptar Closures expands dispensing solutions portfolio for specialty sauce market
Aptar Closures has broadened its dispensing solutions portfolio to address the evolving needs of the specialty sauce market, introducing four closure types: Tower, Tab Top, Directional Snap Top, and Ecolite Directional Pour Spout. The company, headquartered in Crystal Lake, Illinois, has developed these solutions to enhance functionality, hygiene, and …
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Mondi expands food packaging portfolio with corrugated and solid board solutions
Mondi has announced the expansion of its food packaging portfolio to include corrugated and solid board solutions, following the acquisition of Schumacher Packaging. The move strengthens Mondi’s position in the European food packaging sector, offering a broader range of fibre-based solutions designed to meet regulatory requirements, sustainability targets, and shifting consumer expectations. The expanded offering …
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