Bandera and ExxonMobil Signature Polymers have jointly developed a mono-material polyethylene (PE) pet food pouch designed for recyclability by replacing conventional PET-based substrate films with a PE alternative produced on standard blown film extrusion equipment. The development demonstrates an approach to creating recyclable flexible packaging without requiring machine direction-oriented (MDO) film technology. …
Aptar expands e-commerce-ready closures portfolio for beauty, personal care and home care packaging
Aptar Closures has expanded its portfolio of e-commerce-ready closures for beauty, personal care and home care applications, responding to growing demand for packaging designed to withstand parcel shipping while reducing the need for additional packaging components. The portfolio comprises four closure solutions—Embrace, E-Simplicity, Future Disc Top and E-Disc Top—developed to …
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. …
Lactips and SmartSolve launch water-soluble flexible packaging samples
Lactips and SmartSolve have introduced water-soluble, microplastic-free flexible packaging samples for beauty, cosmetics and personal care applications at Edition Spéciale by Luxe Pack in Paris. The companies said the samples are market-ready and designed to provide a plastic-free alternative for single-use packaging formats used by brands in the personal care …
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Colgate-Palmolive marks 220 years with focus on global innovation and packaging milestones
Colgate-Palmolive is marking its 220th anniversary in 2026, highlighting a history of product, manufacturing and packaging innovation across oral care, personal care, home care and pet nutrition. The company traces its origins to 1806, when William Colgate opened a soap, starch and candle shop at 6 Dutch Street in New York, …
Al Khayyat Investments signs exclusive UAE agreement with Aujan Coca-Cola Beverages
Al Khayyat Investments (AKI) has signed an exclusive distribution partnership with Aujan Coca-Cola Beverages Company (ACCBC) to manage the distribution and market growth of the beverage brands Rani, Vimto and Barbican across the United Arab Emirates. Announced on 1 July, the agreement appoints AKI as the exclusive distribution partner …
Innovia Films and PureCycle develop recycled-content white BOPP film
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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FIX Dessert Chocolatier launches football-themed limited edition box in the UAE
FIX Dessert Chocolatier has launched a limited edition football-themed activation in the UAE, combining packaging, distribution and prize-led consumer engagement during the 2026 football season. The Dubai brand introduced the FIX Cup Mini Hero Box, a 20-piece limited edition pack, on June 11 with Careem. The box includes flavours …
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Al Bayader International to invest AED 180 million in food packaging hub at National Industries Park
National Industries Park (NIP) has signed an agreement with Al Bayader International to establish an AED 180 million (USD 50 million) integrated manufacturing and logistics hub in Dubai, a project expected to expand regional food packaging production capacity by up to 30,000 tonnes annually. The development is designed to strengthen …
Türkiye to launch beverage packaging deposit return system from 1 July
According to Atabarezz, Türkiye will launch its new deposit return system on 1 July 2026, creating a national framework for the collection and recycling of used beverage packaging. The system, known as Depozitosu Olan Ambalajlar, or DOA, will cover all 81 provinces and 973 districts. It will apply to eligible PET …
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