Esko has introduced Auto PlatePatcher within its Flexo Front End platform, targeting automation of plate patch creation in corrugated flexographic prepress. The solution has received the Innovation Excellence award at the FPPA Excellence in Flexo Awards. In corrugated post-print flexo, patching is a critical step where multiple image elements are arranged …
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Laetitia Magentie, Board Member of the Circular Packaging Association and Director of Sustainability at Majid Al Futtaim, shares her perspectives with Ben Daniel, Chief Editor of Packaging MEA, on the significance of the UAE’s single-use plastics ban and the practical pathways shaping circularity in packaging across the region. Ben Daniel: To …
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 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 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 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 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 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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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 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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