Amazon UAE has launched a new packaging recycling program that allows customers to recycle Amazon.ae delivery packaging through more than 150 dedicated drop-off points located in residential and commercial areas across Dubai. Developed in partnership with Enviroserve, a Dubai Municipality and Ministry of Environment–certified recycler, the initiative aims to divert packaging materials …
Canon launches corrPRESS iB17 for industrial‑scale digital corrugated printing
At FEFCO, Canon unveiled the corrPRESS iB17, a digital inkjet press designed for industrial‑scale corrugated packaging production. The press can print up to 8,000 m² per hour (approximately 15 million m² annually), applying water‑based inks and primer suitable for indirect food contact directly onto corrugated boards up to 1.7 m wide. Canon says the corrPRESS iB17 …
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Allstein showcases world’s first fully automated flexographic workflow
On the eve of K Show 2025, Allstein hosted an exclusive industry event at its headquarters in Herford, unveiling what is being hailed as a historic breakthrough in packaging print production — the world’s first fully automated flexographic workflow demonstrated live. The showcase brought together automation technologies from Allstein, Esko, Kongsberg PCS, and …
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Bähren Pharma Packaging installs first MPS flexo press to expand pharmaceutical label capabilities
Bähren Pharma Packaging, a specialist in pharmaceutical secondary packaging, has installed its first MPS flexographic press, marking a key milestone in its expansion into pharma and specialty label production. The move reflects the company’s continued investment in advanced print technology following its integration into the Körber Group in January 2025. Operating for three generations as …
ExxonMobil, Alpine, and IMA Ilapak Team Up to Innovate Recyclable Cheese Packaging
In a move aimed at addressing growing sustainability demands and upcoming regulations like the European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), ExxonMobil has partnered with Hosokawa Alpine and IMA Ilapak to develop an innovative, recyclable cheese packaging solution. The collaboration is part of ExxonMobil’s new Signature Polymers portfolio, which consolidates its polyolefin products under a …
Canon introduces Colorado XL-series to expand UVgel printing into packaging applications
Canon has announced the launch of its Colorado XL-series, a new platform of 3.4m printers aimed at expanding its presence in the large-format graphics segment, including packaging. The new series extends Canon’s UVgel technology into the 3.2m-wide market with both roll-to-roll and hybrid printer configurations, targeting a range of applications such as …
Cape Town opens Western Cape’s first food-grade PET recycling plant
South Africa has launched the Western Cape’s first food-grade PET bottle-to-bottle recycling facility, marking a significant expansion in the country’s recycling infrastructure. Extrupet (Pty) Ltd’s new plant in Cape Town was officially opened in partnership with the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) and industry body Petco. The R200 million (US$11.59 million) facility …
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Özler Tarım cuts food waste in exports with Mondi’s recyclable corrugated packaging
Adana, Türkiye – Fresh produce exporter Özler Tarım has partnered with Mondi to develop a recyclable corrugated packaging solution that has significantly reduced food waste and increased efficiency in global shipments. Faced with the challenge of protecting fruits and vegetables during long sea freight journeys, Özler Tarım required packaging that could …
Dow, Zermatt and Nature’s Variety launch recyclable pet food pouch with advanced recycled content
Dow, Zermatt, and Nature’s Variety have introduced a new recyclable pet food pouch incorporating food-contact compliant recycled plastic from advanced recycling. Now available in Spain, France, and Portugal, the solution addresses growing regulatory and consumer demand for circular packaging in the pet food sector. The pouch includes 10% recycled content …
PURA Beverage Company Secures R260 Million Investment to Expand Global Reach
PURA Beverage Company, a dual-headquartered disruptor in the non-alcoholic drinks sector, has announced a R260 million investment from a leading global investment firm. The funding is expected to fast-track the company’s international expansion and deepen its footprint in the fast-growing, USD 1.4 trillion global non-alcoholic beverage market. Founded in 2017, PURA has …
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