Brześć and Coveris Partner to Launch Recyclable Film for Confectionery Packaging

      Polish confectionery manufacturer Brześć Sipa Sp.k. has transitioned to recyclable packaging for its popular puff products, aligning with upcoming European Union regulations on packaging waste. The move follows the development of a monomaterial film by Coveris Rypin, formerly Hadepol Flexo, which was acquired by the Coveris Group in June 2024.     …

Bambrew Raises $10.3M to Expand Sustainable Packaging Operations Globally

      Bambrew, has secured Rs90 crore (US$10.3 million) in new funding to scale up operations and enter international markets. The round was led by Ashok Goel, former Managing Director of Essel Propack, with participation from Japanese environmental venture capital firm ENRISSION INDIA CAPITAL.     The company plans to use the capital to …

Nestlé and IBM Collaborate on AI Tool for High-Barrier Packaging Discovery

      Nestlé has partnered with IBM Research to advance packaging innovation using artificial intelligence and deep technology. The collaboration focuses on developing a generative AI tool designed to identify new high-barrier packaging materials that protect sensitive food and beverage products.     Through this partnership, scientists from both organizations constructed a knowledge base …

BOBST to Showcase Flexible Packaging Innovations at K 2025 Through Targeted Events

      BOBST is set to host a series of specialized events alongside K 2025 in Düsseldorf, Germany, from October 7–15, highlighting new technologies and services aimed at improving performance, productivity, and sustainability in flexible packaging.     The lineup includes an Open House at Bobst Manchester on October 7, where the company will …

Siegwerk Expands in Dubai to Boost Sustainable Ink Supply

      Siegwerk has announced the opening of a new office and warehouse facility in Dubai, expanding its footprint in the Middle East to meet increasing demand for sustainable packaging inks and coatings. The move is aimed at enhancing customer support and improving logistics across the region.     The facility includes a regional …

ALPLA Expands Injection-Moulding Capabilities with KM Packaging Acquisition

The ALPLA Group has acquired KM Packaging, a German-based closure manufacturer, to expand its injection-moulding division, ALPLAinject. The move significantly increases ALPLA’s production of high-quality closures for tubes, bottles, and jars—including clean-room applications—across six sites in Germany, Austria, Poland, and the United States. This acquisition brings an annual output of more than 6.5 billion injection-moulded …

DHL Group Announces €500 Million Investment in Middle East Logistics Expansion

    DHL Group has confirmed it will invest over €500 million in logistics infrastructure and operations across the Middle East, with the bulk of activity focused on Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The investment is scheduled to span from 2024 through 2030 and is aligned with the company’s Strategy 2030, which targets …

Siegwerk Joins MEA Tobacco Packaging Alliance to Share Expertise and Collaborate

      Siegwerk has officially joined topac, a new alliance formed to bring together companies across the tobacco packaging value chain, including printers, converters, material suppliers, and technology providers. The goal: to improve collaboration, share technical insights, and respond to industry-specific challenges, especially in key markets such as the Middle East and Africa (MEA). …

Almarai to Acquire Pure Beverages Industry Company for SAR 1.04 Billion

Almarai Company has announced the signing of a share purchase agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in Pure Beverages Industry Company, in a transaction valued at SAR 1.040 billion. Pure Beverages Industry Company is recognized as a key player in Saudi Arabia’s bottled water market, operating under the brands “Ival” and “Oska.” The company …

Hotpack Releases 2024 Carbon Footprint Report, Outlines Emission Reduction Targets

Hotpack has published its Corporate Carbon Footprint Report for 2024 ,disclosing emissions data and outlining reduction strategies across its operations in the MENA region. The company reported total emissions of 53,320 tons of CO₂ equivalent for the year, broken down as 16,963 tons from direct emissions (Scope 1), 30,579 tons from electricity use (Scope 2), …