Innovation Runs on People: Inside IPP’s Culture of Relentless Commitment

    Gen Alpha Technology is redefining gravure printing for flexible packaging, delivering unmatched precision, color accuracy, and consistency. Integrated Plastics Packaging (IPP) leverages this innovation to enhance branding and sustainability across the food, pharmaceutical, and FMCG sectors.   In the ever-evolving world of packaging and printing, innovation is essential—but it doesn’t thrive in isolation. …

Edita Frozen Food Industries Launches Frozen Bakery Line for Food Service Sector

    Edita Frozen Food Industries has announced the launch of a new line of frozen acroissants, viennoiseries, and breads tailored for the food service sector. The products were showcased at the CAFEX 2025 exhibition, which featured over 120 exhibitors from the café and restaurant industry.   The new line meets the high standards of …

Every Can Counts Global Meeting Highlights Aluminium Recycling Strategies

    The United Arab Emirates has hosted the Every Can Counts Global Managers Meeting in Dubai, a gathering of sustainability leaders and communications experts from over 21 countries. The event aimed to highlight aluminium drink can recycling strategies and share best practices to drive global recycling rates.   The four-day meeting featured workshops, strategic …

Huhtamaki Flexibles Boosts Regional Capacity with New Pouching Hub and Sustainable Packaging Drive

    In an exclusive interview with Ben Daniel, Chief Editor of Packaging MEA, Huhtamaki Flexibles outlines its strategic expansion in the Middle East through the launch of a new Pouching Hub and a strengthened focus on sustainable packaging solutions to meet rising regional demand.   Huhtamaki Flexibles UAE marked a major milestone in its …

Fedrigoni Showcases New Luxury Packaging Papers in Dubai, Expands IMEA Footprint

At a high-profile event in Dubai, Fedrigoni and its regional partner Orchid Gulf FZ LLC unveiled a portfolio of newly developed premium paper substrates—targeted squarely at the luxury packaging sector. Ben Daniel, Chief Editor of Packaging MEA, reports. Fedrigoni, the Italian-based global leader in premium paper solutions, unveiled its latest collection of high-end packaging substrates …

KHS Sets Emission Reduction Targets Following SBTi Validation

  KHS Group, a supplier of packaging and filling systems, has announced new climate action targets following the validation of its sustainability roadmap by the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The development includes measurable emission reductions across its value chain, with a long-term aim of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.     The company, part of …

Arabian Farms Joins Al Ain Group After Strategic Sale by SEDCO and Bugshan

  Arabian Farms, a poultry and egg producer in the region, has been acquired by Al Ain Farms Group (AAFG), a UAE-based entity consolidating five local protein producers. The transaction marks the exit of Saudi investors SEDCO Holding and Bugshan Investment, who co-founded Arabian Farms in 1978. Over the decades, the company became a key …

HEIDELBERG Introduces VLF Cartonmaster CX 145 at 175th Anniversary Event

  Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) has unveiled its latest addition to the packaging print market—the Cartonmaster CX 145—during its 175th anniversary celebrations in Wiesloch-Walldorf, Germany. The new very large format (VLF) press targets high-volume folding carton production, especially in the food, beverage, and consumer goods sectors.   The CX 145, classified in format class 6 …

Domino Unveils Cx150i for Smudge-Resistant Shelf-Ready Packaging Codes

    Domino Printing Sciences has introduced the Cx150i, a new piezo inkjet (PIJ) printer designed to handle the growing demand for high-resolution coding on coated, shelf-ready packaging. As more manufacturers move away from plain cardboard to non-porous materials with stronger shelf presence, reliable coding on these surfaces has become a packaging challenge. The Cx150i …

EcoVerHighPlus: Constantia and Delica Launches Recyclable Coffee Pack

    Constantia Flexibles has launched EcoVerHighPlus, a mono polypropylene (PP) laminate designed to replace conventional multi-material structures in coffee packaging. Developed in partnership with Delica AG—part of the Swiss-based Migros Industrie—the new soft bag format meets the demanding requirements of both ground coffee and whole beans, with a clear eye on recyclability.   EcoVerHighPlus …