Abu Dhabi-based Lulu Group to invest $423mln in India’s Telangana state

Chairman & Managing Director of LuLu Group, Yusuffali MA. Image courtesy Yusuffali’s website.   Abu Dhabi-based Lulu Group will invest 35 billion Indian rupees ($426.62 million) in the Indian state of Telangana over the next five years, the company Chairman Yusuff Ali MA said. The 20 billion rupees shopping mall in Hyderabad is set to …

Procter & Gamble Partners with Al Jalila Foundation for Child-Focused Healthcare Innovation

    Dubai, June 26, 2023 – Procter & Gamble (P&G) has announced its collaboration with Al Jalila Foundation’s Farah Program, a pediatric initiative aimed at bringing joy to children and investing in medical research and treatment for childhood illnesses. This partnership aligns with P&G’s commitment to being a Force for Good and making a …

Chengdu Megavision Thrives in Flexo Printing with BOBST Technology

    Chengdu Megavision Design Printing Co., Ltd., a rising star in China’s label printing industry, has achieved remarkable success by leveraging BOBST technology. From its humble beginnings in 2005, Megavision has evolved into one of China’s top 50 label printing companies and a leading force in Southwest China. With a focus on design and …

Aldar Properties collaborates with EAD to promote single-use plastic bottle recycling

    In a collaboration aimed at fostering a recycling culture for single-use plastic bottles, Aldar Properties has joined forces with the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD). As part of its Sustainability activities, Aldar will assume responsibility for eight significant Big Zero installations, providing community members with a convenient means to dispose of their …

TotalEnergies Unveils HDPE Resin for Tethered Caps, Reducing Material Usage in Packaging

  TotalEnergies, a leading energy company, has unveiled a groundbreaking development in the field of packaging materials. On June 13, 2023, in Brussels, the company announced the commercial launch of a new high-density polyethylene (HDPE) resin specifically designed for tethered cap applications. This innovative resin promises to reduce material usage, enhance recovery processes, and improve …

ALPLA Strengthens UK Presence with iTEC Packaging Acquisition

    ALPLA Group, an internationally active packaging and recycling specialist, has demonstrated its commitment to the UK market through the acquisition of iTEC Packaging (Mansfield). The acquired plant specializes in producing closures primarily for the dairy industry, as well as the food and beverage sectors. With the addition of iTEC Packaging (Mansfield), ALPLA expands …

ALPLA and Coca-Cola Launch India’s First 100% Recycled PET Bottle for Packaged Drinking Water”

    ALPLA, a global packaging solutions provider, has joined forces with Coca-Cola India to introduce India’s first 100% recycled PET (rPET) bottle for packaged drinking water under the Kinley brand. This landmark achievement marks a significant step towards a circular economy in India’s packaging industry. With ALPLA’s support, Coca-Cola India has successfully launched the …

M&S Partners with HANDLE to Launch Beauty Takeback Scheme, Making Recycling ‘Empties’ Easier

    Marks & Spencer (M&S) has joined forces with HANDLE, experts in beauty recycling, to introduce the Beauty Takeback Scheme across over 40 of its stores in the UK. The initiative aims to facilitate the recycling of difficult-to-process beauty packaging materials and components, which often end up in landfills, by transforming them into new …

Amazon Strengthens Collaboration with Ellen MacArthur Foundation to Drive Circular Economy Solutions

    In a significant development, Amazon has announced the expansion of its collaboration with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, an international charity dedicated to promoting a circular economy. As a Strategic Partner of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation Network, Amazon intends to leverage its extensive reach, technological prowess, and innovative capabilities, alongside the Foundation’s expertise, to …

SCG International Expands Globally into SAMEA, Partners with Hassan Allam

    SCG International Corporation Co., Ltd. has announced its global business expansion into the South Asia, Middle East, and Africa (SAMEA) region. As part of this expansion, the company has established the Dubai Hub in the United Arab Emirates, which will serve as a central hub for sourcing and transporting goods across the region. …