Bluewater, the Swedish water technology company, partnered with Thrive by WHX as the Official Hydration Partner at Africa’s leading sport and wellness exhibition, held from 2–4 September 2025 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). The three-day summit, which is the flagship wellness, sport, and longevity event of the World Health Expo, welcomed more …
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Earlier this year, Dubai Duty Free introduced the Suber Sleeve, a protective liquor bottle sleeve made from sustainably sourced cork, in partnership with Dubai-headquartered Innonature Packaging Solutions. The launch was reported by The Moodie Davitt Report on 2 February. The Suber Sleeve is designed as an alternative to plastic, paper and synthetic foam packaging commonly …
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Veolia has entered into an agreement to acquire the 30% minority stake in its subsidiary, Water Technologies and Solutions (WTS), from CDPQ for $1.75 billion (approximately €1.5 billion). The transaction will bring Veolia’s ownership of WTS to 100%, allowing the company full operational control. The deal is expected to close by the end of …
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Dammam, Saudi Arabia – His Excellency Bandar AlKhorayef, Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, has inaugurated PepsiCo’s expanded manufacturing plant in Dammam’s 2nd Industrial City, signaling the company’s ongoing investment in Saudi Arabia’s industrial sector. The SAR 300 million ($80 million) expansion is part of PepsiCo’s broader SAR 9 billion ($2.4 …
Yamato Corporation has introduced the Omega-0132MV, a high-speed twin multihead weigher, aimed at improving throughput in food manufacturing and co-packing operations. Part of the company’s Omega Series, the new model offers a reported weighing capacity of up to 600 weighments per minute—300 per side—making it the fastest combination scale currently on the …
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Quadpack has announced the expansion of its injection-moulding capabilities at its Kierspe manufacturing site in Germany to include the production of PET dip-in lip gloss bottles. The investment marks a significant step in the company’s ongoing strategy to localise production for the European market and strengthen its presence in the colour cosmetics …
KHS GmbH has announced the integration of artificial intelligence into its Innocheck TSI closure inspection unit in response to the growing complexity of inspecting tethered caps. These closures have been mandatory on all non-returnable PET bottles in the European Union since 2024, creating new technical challenges for beverage producers. …
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Abu Dhabi & Dubai, July 3, 2025 — In a landmark move to revolutionize how packaging waste is managed, the United Arab Emirates has launched the region’s first Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) pilot, placing the onus of post-consumer waste squarely on manufacturers and brand owners. Spearheaded by the Ministry of Climate Change …
Ranpak has announced the release of the FillPak Mini, which it describes as the smallest electric gap-filling cushioning machine currently available. Targeted at e-commerce warehouses and fulfillment centers, the unit is intended to improve space efficiency and packing operations. The FillPak Mini is designed to fit easily on narrow packing …
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Lecta Self-Adhesives has introduced Adestor Gloss GP PFAS-free, a self-adhesive label material designed for high grease resistance, targeting food packaging applications such as cured meats, cheeses, oils, and ready meals. The new product offers a per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)-free formulation, aligning with current European regulations and the sector’s growing focus …
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