The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) announced the formation of its Brand Owner Council on 14 October 2026 in Annapolis, Maryland, naming Kraft Heinz, PepsiCo and Procter & Gamble as its inaugural members. The council is a new FPA membership category intended to bring brand owners into discussions with flexible …
Sidel launches EvoDECO Next roll-fed labeller with up to 75% material reduction
Sidel has introduced EvoDECO Next, a next-generation roll-fed labelling system designed to enable partial-label decoration on PET bottles while reducing label material consumption and maintaining high-speed production performance. The new platform allows beverage producers to replace conventional wraparound labels with smaller partial labels, exposing more of the bottle surface. According to Sidel, …
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Alesayi Holding invests $10 million in Oman beverage plant, eyes corrugated packaging expansion
Salalah Free Zone has signed a usufruct agreement with Advanced Packaging Company, affiliated with Saudi Arabia’s Alesayi Holding Company, to establish a beverage manufacturing facility with an investment of $10 million (OMR 3.85 million). The project will cover approximately 25,500 sq m, comprising an existing facility occupying 15,505 sq m and an additional …
ALPLA to present its newly launched metal-free, mono-material foam dispenser pump in Dubai
ALPLA is launching a metal-free foam dispenser pump made of polypropylene, extending its mono-material pump range for personal care and pharmaceutical products. Its injection moulding division, ALPLAinject, will present the product at Beautyworld Middle East in Dubai at the beginning of October 2026. The patented system weighs 25 grams in its …
Sealed Air introduces CRYOVAC ZeroPrep pouches for food service condiment dispensing
Sealed Air Corporation introduced CRYOVAC ZeroPrep hand-dispensing pouches for restaurant condiments and sauces on September 22, 2026, in Charlotte, North Carolina. The pre-filled flexible format is designed to replace squeeze bottles and other rigid containers used in food service kitchens, removing the need for bottle preparation and cleaning. Each handheld …
TNA supplies potato chip line for Muscat Chips launch in Oman
TNA Solutions has supplied a potato chip production and packaging line to Mohammed Riaz & Partner LLC (MR) for the launch of Muscat Chips and Muscat Chips Crinklz in Oman. The Dubai-dated announcement on 23 September 2026 marks MR’s entry into snack manufacturing. The greenfield line has a stated capacity of …
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PepsiCo opens $10 million R&D hub in Riyadh for regional products and packaging
PepsiCo has opened a $10 million regional research and development hub in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to develop food products and packaging for Middle Eastern markets. The facility brings product development, consumer testing and quality assessment into one location. The opening was attended by Khalil bin Ibrahim bin Salameh, Saudi Arabia’s …
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Baladna reports 2025 water, energy and emissions progress in Qatar
Baladna has released its 2025 Sustainability Report, its third consecutive sustainability report, outlining environmental, operational and local-value measures undertaken by the Qatar-based food and dairy company during the year. The company reported achieving 100% water recycling capability in 2025. It also said it reduced energy consumption by 12% and emissions by 41%, although …
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AuraVeo turns El Caficultor coffee packaging into a direct subscription channel
AuraVeo by Koenig & Bauer has partnered with Appetite Creative and speciality coffee brand El Caficultor to introduce packaging that connects shoppers to product information and coffee subscriptions. Announced in London on 15 September 2026, the system will be demonstrated at London Packaging Week on 16–17 September. It helps El …
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Indorama Ventures and REBHAN launch glass-like PET packaging for global beauty brand
Indorama Ventures and German cosmetic packaging manufacturer REBHAN FPS Kunststoff-Verpackungen have introduced a glass-like PET bottle material for premium beauty and personal care packaging. The collaboration combines Indorama Ventures’ specialty PET material, LUXYCLEAR EBM PET 5508, with REBHAN’s bottle design and manufacturing capabilities. The packaging is commercially available to …