Quadpack has launched the Lotus Pod, a metal-tipped applicator designed for its Skin-Up Bottle, expanding its portfolio of applicator technologies for skincare and makeup packaging formats. The Lotus Pod is the first stainless steel applicator introduced within Quadpack’s Skin-Up range, complementing existing flocked-tip options. It is engineered to deliver a cooling …
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Majid Al Futtaim and Alshaya Group are expanding their strategic retail partnership with a series of store openings across flagship malls in the region. The rollout will begin with the launch of Primark at City Centre Mirdif on 9 April 2026. Two additional Primark stores are planned for 2026, including a …
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Mondelēz International, in collaboration with Amcor, has introduced recycled plastic packaging across parts of its Cadbury Easter range, focusing on practical, large-scale application in confectionery packaging. Cadbury Mini Eggs flexible bags now contain 65% certified recycled plastic. In addition, selected Easter tablets are packed in films with 80% recycled content. …
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Zurich: Amcor has launched an updated version of its UniPak 1 kg pot for the dairy sector, aimed at reducing material usage while maintaining functional performance. The announcement was made on March 26, 2026 with intended use across global dairy packaging markets. The product is a lightweight, round 1 kg rigid …
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UPM Specialty Materials and Paramelt have jointly developed a bio-based, paper-based food packaging concept designed to deliver grease resistance and improved end-of-life performance. The solution targets applications including bakery, fast food and convenience packaging, where grease barrier and sealing performance remain critical requirements. The concept combines UPM Specialty Materials’ barrier base …
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Amcor has introduced Magic One, an airless dispensing system designed for beauty and personal care packaging, incorporating a single engine architecture to support multiple product formats and dosing requirements. The system is built around a single engine concept that enables output volumes ranging from 0.3 ml to 1 ml across …
Unilever South Africa has partnered with Mpact Waste Management to implement integrated waste management systems across its manufacturing facilities in KwaZulu-Natal and Johannesburg, as part of its efforts to reduce landfill dependency and improve material recovery. The collaboration is aimed at supporting Unilever’s zero waste to landfill ambition while strengthening traceability and efficiency in waste …
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A new dispensing solution developed by AptarGroup highlights a shift in packaging innovation within the beauty segment, focusing on precision dosing, hygiene, and functional design. The NeoDropper Autoload replaces the conventional rubber bulb dropper with a mechanically actuated system that automatically loads a fixed dose of product during opening. The …
SOUTH AFRICA: Fibre Circle has launched a Gauteng-wide campaign aimed at increasing the collection and recycling of liquid board packaging (LBP), targeting improved recovery of used beverage cartons across the province. The initiative, led by the producer responsibility organisation (PRO) for South Africa’s paper and paper packaging sector, was …
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Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) has introduced a 10-litre packaging format for its Rwenzori Pure Natural Mineral Water brand, expanding the product’s available pack sizes in the Ugandan bottled water market. The launch was announced in 2026 and aims to provide an intermediate option between small retail bottles and the larger 20-litre …
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