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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 …

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UFlex posts sharp Q1 earnings growth as MEA packaging volumes rise 14.9%

    UFlex reported a 37.6% year-on-year increase in revenue and a 92.1% rise in EBITDA in Q1 FY27, with stronger packaging-film demand across the Middle East and Africa and its 12-billion-pack aseptic packaging facility in Egypt set to become a key growth driver.     UFlex has opened FY27 with a sharp improvement in …

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Al Jawad Flexi advances Saudi flexible packaging capacity with W&H investment

    Al Jawad Flexi has commissioned a Windmöller & Hölscher NOVOFLEX II flexographic press at its new manufacturing facility and is preparing to install an OPTIMEX II blown-film line, advancing an expansion programme spanning film extrusion, printing and converting.     Al Jawad Flexi, part of Takamul Industries, is expanding its flexible packaging manufacturing …

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Coca-Cola South Africa introduces redesigned PET bottle for Valpré spring water

      Coca-Cola South Africa has introduced a redesigned PET bottle for its Valpré spring water brand, with the updated packaging becoming available nationwide from 1 July 2026. The redesign applies across the plastic bottle portfolio while the spring water, product label and brand positioning remain unchanged.     The revised bottle features a …

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KWAL introduces 750ml glass bottle for Caprice Wine in Kenya, expanding packaging formats for the wine market

      Kenya Wine Agencies Limited (KWAL) has introduced a 750ml glass bottle for its Caprice Wine range in Kenya, expanding the brand’s packaging portfolio beyond its established one-litre carton pack. The new packaging format, launched in July 2026, is aimed at broadening consumer choice and strengthening the brand’s presence across modern retail, hospitality …

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Aptar Closures launches liner-less sport cap for hot-fill beverages

      Aptar Closures has introduced Harmonic, a new liner-less flip-top sport cap designed for hot-fill beverage applications. The closure is intended for beverage manufacturers seeking a cap that combines consumer convenience, visible tamper evidence and compatibility with high-speed production processes. The product was announced from Crystal Lake, Illinois.     The Harmonic closure …

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Coca-Cola Europacific Partners launched limited-edition FIFA World Cup 2026 packaging campaign

        Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) launched a limited-edition packaging activation across its markets to support the FIFA World Cup 2026, introducing specially designed beverage packs and promotional initiatives that engaged consumers through retail channels.     The campaign centred on limited-edition Coca-Cola packaging carrying FIFA World Cup branding and promotional features. According …

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STONEY shifts from brown to clear PET bottles in South Africa to support recyclability

  STONEY ginger beer classic is moving from its established brown bottle to clear PET packaging in South Africa, with a phased transition beginning in June 2026, Coca-Cola South Africa has announced.     The packaging change will start with the 2.25-litre STONEY bottle, while the remaining portfolio is scheduled to transition over time. Clear …

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Nestlé opens AI-powered SparX hub to accelerate consumer-led product innovation in MENA

  Nestlé has inaugurated its SparX Innovation Hub at its Middle East and North Africa headquarters in Expo City Dubai, using artificial intelligence and real-time consumer insight to accelerate product development across the region. Opened on 8 July, the hub is designed to identify emerging consumer opportunities, support experimentation and develop products, services and experiences. …

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