Henkel to acquire ”Not Your Mother’s” hair care and styling brand

      Henkel has signed an agreement to acquire the consumer hair care and styling brand “Not Your Mother’s” from private equity investor Main Post Partners, the company announced from Düsseldorf. The transaction, which remains subject to regulatory approvals, will add a hair care portfolio with approximately €190 million in sales in fiscal year …

Unilever inaugurates OMO liquid detergent production line in Saudi Arabia

    Unilever has inaugurated a new OMO liquid detergent production line in Saudi Arabia in 2026, expanding its local manufacturing capacity while integrating recyclable polyethylene (PE) packaging bottles for the product range. The facility was launched to strengthen regional supply chains and support sustainability goals, with the detergent packaged in recyclable plastic bottles produced …

Mondelēz International appoints Hisham Ezz El-Arab as President for Sub-Saharan Africa

    Mondelēz International has appointed Hisham Ezz El‑Arab as President of its Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) business unit. The appointment places him in charge of directing the strategic direction of the company’s operations across the region.     Mondelēz International operates a portfolio of global snack brands including Cadbury, OREO, Bournvita and Halls. In his …

Hubergroup introduces globally available TINKREDIBLE MGA ink system for metal food packaging

      Hubergroup Print Solutions has announced the global availability of its TINKREDIBLE MGA ink system, developed specifically for offset printing on metal packaging used for food and beverage applications. The move expands the reach of a system previously introduced in selected markets, making it available to metal packaging printers worldwide.     The …

Ekoroll launches disposable paper ashtray for hospitality and public spaces

      Ekoroll has introduced a disposable paper ashtray designed to support cleaner outdoor environments in hospitality venues and public spaces. The product is manufactured primarily from paper-based materials and is intended for single use in areas where smoking waste is commonly generated.     The ashtray is produced using folded paperboard structures that …

SMI opens new branch in Nairobi to support bottling and packaging customers in East Africa

      SMI has opened a new branch in Nairobi, Kenya, establishing SMI Machinery East Africa Limited to strengthen its presence in the region and provide closer support to customers in the African market. The branch will serve as a local point of contact for sales and after-sales services for existing and future customers …

Innovia Films launches P2G recyclable BOPP film for fresh produce flow wrap packaging

      Innovia Films has introduced P2G, a clear high gas transmission BOPP film developed for flow wrap packaging applications for fresh produce, including pre-prepared vegetables.     The film has been designed to support respiration control by optimising gas transmission rates, helping maintain the freshness and quality of packaged produce throughout the supply …

DS Smith invests €13.4 million to upgrade Grenaa corrugated packaging facility in Denmark

DS Smith has announced a €13.4 million investment to upgrade its corrugated packaging production facility in Grenaa, Denmark, aimed at strengthening its capacity to supply fibre-based packaging solutions in Northern Europe. The investment focuses on enhancing converting and printing capabilities at the plant, including the installation of a new rotary die-cutting line designed for flexographic …

Apex International launches anilox armor protective sleeve cover for printing operations

    Apex International has announced the global launch of Anilox Armor, a protective sleeve cover designed to safeguard anilox sleeves during storage, transport, and handling. The product will be available worldwide through the company and its regional partners beginning March 2026.     Anilox sleeves are precision components used in flexographic and coating processes …

ExxonMobil and Selene launch heavy-duty PE sack films with 50% recycled content

      ExxonMobil Signature Polymers and Italian polyethylene film converter Selene Group have developed heavy-duty sack (HDS) films incorporating 50% recycled polyethylene while maintaining the mechanical properties required for industrial packaging applications.     The development responds to increasing demand from brand owners and regulators for packaging solutions that include recycled content without compromising …