Innovia Films and PureCycle Technologies have successfully produced and evaluated a white cavitated biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) film containing more than 40% post-consumer recycled (PCR) polypropylene, marking a development in the use of recycled content for flexible packaging applications. The film was manufactured using PureCycle’s PureFive Choice recycled polypropylene resin …
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KHS is promoting its Nature MultiPack system, an adhesive-based secondary packaging solution that groups beverage cans and PET bottles without the use of shrink film, cardboard wraps or plastic rings. The system uses a series of adhesive dots to bond individual containers into multipacks of four, six or eight …
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Tetra Pak has introduced a new 48 oz (1,420 ml) format for its Tetra Brik Aseptic Edge carton package in the United States and Canada, expanding its aseptic carton portfolio for dairy and beverage applications. The new format is designed for products including milk, creamers, juice, plant-based beverages and ready-to-drink coffee. …
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Emirates Biotech will exhibit at Saudi Plastics & Petrochem 2026, which will be held from 21–24 June at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Centre. The company will take part in the UAE Pavilion and present its Embio PLA biopolymers to visitors. The event will also serve as the company’s formal …
L’Oréal has launched the latest edition of its global #JoinTheRefillMovement campaign, expanding efforts to promote refillable packaging across its beauty, skincare, fragrance, makeup and haircare brands. Timed to coincide with World Refill Day on 16 June, the initiative focuses on increasing consumer awareness and adoption of refill formats as part …
Morocco has hosted a trade mission of 31 Egyptian companies from the food, printing and packaging sectors, as both countries seek to expand bilateral trade and business partnerships. The mission was organised by the Egyptian Food Export Council in cooperation with the Egyptian Embassy in Morocco, the Egyptian Commercial Representation Authority, …
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SALPAC Emballage, a folding carton converter based in Béjaïa, Algeria, has expanded its die-cutting capacity with the installation of a new BOBST NOVACUT 106 E 3.0. The investment forms part of a broader modernization programme launched in 2025, with a total value of €2.5 million aimed at renewing and upgrading the company’s printing …
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Siegwerk has launched CIRKIT OXYBAR WHITE, a printable ink system that combines oxygen barrier performance and white ink opacity in a single layer for film-based packaging applications. Announced from Siegburg, Germany, on 15 June 2026, the development is positioned within Siegwerk’s Barrier Inks category, where barrier functionality is integrated into …
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CHINAPLAS 2026 closed on 24 April at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Hongqiao, Shanghai, reporting record participation across the plastics and rubber value chain. The four-day exhibition covered 400,000 sqm and hosted 5,104 exhibitors from 45 countries and regions. Organiser Adsale Exhibition Services said the event attracted 350,189 …
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Abu Dhabi has launched Nutri-Mark, a front-of-pack nutrition labelling system designed to help consumers compare the nutritional value of packaged food products at the point of purchase. The system, introduced by Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council, grades packaged food products from A to E, with A representing the …
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