At Drinktec 2025 in Munich, CCL Label is spotlighting a suite of functional packaging solutions designed to support recycling, reuse, and lower emissions—critical issues for beverage producers across the Middle East and Africa (MEA). One of the standout technologies is EcoShear®, a new adhesive for single-use glass bottles. Unlike traditional …
Kongsberg Launches Entry-Level Digital Cutting Tables
Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems (PCS) has launched a new line of entry-level digital cutting tables targeting small and mid-sized packaging and signmaking businesses. The new Entro series—comprising the Entro 20 and Entro 24—has been developed specifically for packaging converters and signmakers looking to produce short-run jobs, prototypes, and samples without investing …
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Siegwerk Joins MEA Tobacco Packaging Alliance to Share Expertise and Collaborate
Siegwerk has officially joined topac, a new alliance formed to bring together companies across the tobacco packaging value chain, including printers, converters, material suppliers, and technology providers. The goal: to improve collaboration, share technical insights, and respond to industry-specific challenges, especially in key markets such as the Middle East and Africa (MEA). …
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Ethiopia Bans Single-Use Plastic Bags in Nationwide Crackdown on Pollution
Ethiopia has officially implemented a nationwide ban on the manufacture, import, and distribution of single-use plastic bags. The legislation, passed by the country’s House of Peoples’ Representatives (HoPR), aims to combat the escalating environmental damage caused by plastic pollution, particularly in urban and agricultural areas. Under the new law, individuals caught using or distributing …
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Elopak Unveils Circular Cartons to Support EU Packaging Mandates
Elopak has introduced a new line of fiber-based D-Pak cartons designed to meet the European Union’s incoming Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). In collaboration with Orkla Home and Personal Care (OHPC) and materials supplier Dow, the cartons incorporate both recycled and bio-based polymers, signaling a shift toward more compliant and sustainable …
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Amcor Delivers 16% Plastic Reduction in Bulldog Tube Packaging
Packaging supplier Amcor has achieved a 16.67% reduction in plastic used in the flexible tubes it supplies to skincare brand Bulldog. The redesign is expected to cut approximately 8.5 metric tonnes of plastic per year. The reduction comes from slimming down the wall thickness of the 50mm diameter tube sleeves used in Bulldog’s 100ml and …
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SIG Unveils First Aluminum-Free Full-Barrier Aseptic Carton
SIG has announced the global commercial launch of its aluminum-layer-free, full-barrier packaging material for multi-serve aseptic cartons—marking a new milestone in sustainable packaging. The new solution, SIG Terra Alu-free + Full Barrier, eliminates the aluminum layer traditionally used in aseptic cartons while maintaining full barrier protection and shelf life of up to 12 months. …
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Almarai to Acquire Pure Beverages Industry Company for SAR 1.04 Billion
Almarai Company has announced the signing of a share purchase agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in Pure Beverages Industry Company, in a transaction valued at SAR 1.040 billion. Pure Beverages Industry Company is recognized as a key player in Saudi Arabia’s bottled water market, operating under the brands “Ival” and “Oska.” The company …
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Hotpack Releases 2024 Carbon Footprint Report, Outlines Emission Reduction Targets
Hotpack has published its Corporate Carbon Footprint Report for 2024 ,disclosing emissions data and outlining reduction strategies across its operations in the MENA region. The company reported total emissions of 53,320 tons of CO₂ equivalent for the year, broken down as 16,963 tons from direct emissions (Scope 1), 30,579 tons from electricity use (Scope 2), …
Coca-Cola HBC Sees Strong Q1 Boost from Emerging Markets and Energy Drinks
Coca-Cola HBC AG, a key bottling partner of The Coca-Cola Company, reported a strong start to 2025, with organic revenue up 10.6% in the first quarter. The growth was driven by price increases, a 1.8% rise in volumes, and strong momentum in emerging markets and the energy drinks category. Emerging markets saw the most notable …
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