Sharjah, UAE, 2 September 2025 – TotalEnergies Corbion has entered into a strategic distribution agreement with Multi Trade Group, designating the company as its primary distributor for Luminy® PLA (polylactic acid) in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and the wider Middle East. Luminy® PLA is a bioplastic derived from renewable resources. It offers a combination of …
Avery Dennison appoints Mariana Rodriguez as vice president and general manager for Materials Group EMENA
Avery Dennison Corporation has appointed Mariana Rodriguez as vice president and general manager for its Materials Group EMENA, effective September 1, 2025. In her new role, Rodriguez will be responsible for implementing growth strategies across the region, meeting short- and long-term business objectives, and exploring new revenue opportunities. “Avery Dennison sees huge potential for growth …
Nestlé appoints Philipp Navratil as CEO after leadership change
Nestlé’s Board of Directors has appointed Philipp Navratil as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately, following the departure of Laurent Freixe. The decision comes after an internal investigation into Freixe’s undisclosed relationship with a direct subordinate, which was found to be in breach of Nestlé’s Code of Business Conduct. The investigation was overseen by Chairman Paul …
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Bluewater provides plastic-free hydration at Thrive by WHX in Cape Town
Bluewater, the Swedish water technology company, partnered with Thrive by WHX as the Official Hydration Partner at Africa’s leading sport and wellness exhibition, held from 2–4 September 2025 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). The three-day summit, which is the flagship wellness, sport, and longevity event of the World Health Expo, welcomed more …
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Dubai Duty Free introduces Suber Sleeve as eco-friendly liquor packaging
Earlier this year, Dubai Duty Free introduced the Suber Sleeve, a protective liquor bottle sleeve made from sustainably sourced cork, in partnership with Dubai-headquartered Innonature Packaging Solutions. The launch was reported by The Moodie Davitt Report on 2 February. The Suber Sleeve is designed as an alternative to plastic, paper and synthetic foam packaging commonly …
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Screen to showcase water-based inkjet label press at Labelexpo 2025
Barcelona – Screen will present its new Truepress LABEL 520AQ project at Labelexpo 2025, marking its first exploration of water-based digital inkjet technology for the label printing sector. The Truepress LABEL 520AQ is a proof-of-concept press designed to test how converters can integrate water-based inkjet into production to improve efficiency and explore new market opportunities. …
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Heineken launches 500ml can format for Savanna cider in South Africa
South Africa – Heineken Beverages, part of Heineken N.V., has launched a 500ml aluminium can format for Savanna Premium Cider, expanding its cider offering in South Africa’s ready-to-drink segment. The new packaging format is intended to offer a more portable and accessible alternative to existing pack sizes. The company highlighted that the lightweight can design …
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Ball Corporation restructures Saudi can packaging venture with ORG stake sale
Ball Corporation has finalized the sale of a 41% ownership interest in Ball United Arab Can Manufacturing Company (UAC), its Saudi Arabia-based metal can packaging joint venture. The stake was acquired by a subsidiary of ORG Technology Co., Ltd. (ORG) for approximately USD $70 million, subject to customary closing adjustments. Ball now retains a 10% …
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Heidelberg strengthens packaging service footprint with Schubert partnership
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) has taken over service operations in Brazil for packaging machinery from Gerhard Schubert GmbH. The agreement strengthens HEIDELBERG’s role in the packaging segment by providing on-the-ground technical support for Schubert’s installed systems across the region. Under the agreement, HEIDELBERG will provide production support and performance optimization for Schubert machines. The services …
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ProAmpac launches recyclable packaging for chunk cheese applications
ProAmpac has announced the commercial launch of a new recycle-ready packaging platform developed for chunk cheese applications. The polyolefin-based film is designed for high-speed production environments, offering a recyclable alternative for dairy manufacturers. The newly launched films are part of ProAmpac’s ProActive Recycle-Ready platform and are intended to meet the operational demands of chunk cheese …
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