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), …
ERA Rebrands as Global Rotogravure Association to Foster Global Gravure Market
The European Rotogravure Association (ERA), which has represented and supported the gravure printing industry since 1956, has officially rebranded as the Global Rotogravure Association (GRA). The change, effective in 2025, reflects the association’s shift from a regional to an international focus, acknowledging the growing importance of gravure markets worldwide. The …
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Huhtamaki Flexibles Boosts Regional Capacity with New Pouching Hub and Sustainable Packaging Drive
In an exclusive interview with Ben Daniel, Chief Editor of Packaging MEA, Huhtamaki Flexibles outlines its strategic expansion in the Middle East through the launch of a new Pouching Hub and a strengthened focus on sustainable packaging solutions to meet rising regional demand. Huhtamaki Flexibles UAE marked a major milestone in its …
Arabian Farms Joins Al Ain Group After Strategic Sale by SEDCO and Bugshan
Arabian Farms, a poultry and egg producer in the region, has been acquired by Al Ain Farms Group (AAFG), a UAE-based entity consolidating five local protein producers. The transaction marks the exit of Saudi investors SEDCO Holding and Bugshan Investment, who co-founded Arabian Farms in 1978. Over the decades, the company became a key …
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Borouge and Mubadala Bio Deal Boosts UAE-Made Medical Packaging
ABU DHABI, UAE – Borouge and Mubadala Bio have signed a partnership to strengthen local manufacturing of medical products, with a focus on packaging and polymer materials made in the UAE. The agreement, signed during the Make it in the Emirates event, supports the country’s push for industrial self-reliance under the Operation …
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Esko and CarbonQuota Team Up to Simplify Carbon Footprint Tracking for Packaging Industry
Esko has launched a built-in carbon calculation feature in its S2 platform, developed in partnership with UK-based CarbonQuota. The move aims to help brands and packaging suppliers get a handle on their environmental impact without the usual manual headaches. The tool taps into CarbonQuota’s engine to calculate emissions at the design, development, …
PepsiCo Refines Sustainability Strategy with Updated Climate, Water, and Agriculture Goals
PepsiCo has announced revised goals across climate, water, packaging, and agriculture, aligning with current global conditions and its business growth. The changes build on nearly four years of implementation under the company’s PepsiCo Positive (pep+) framework. The company’s regenerative agriculture target now aims to reach 10 million acres by 2030—up from its …
L’Oréal Middle East and BinSina Pharmacy Partner to Promote Sustainable Beauty Practices
L’Oréal Middle East and BinSina Pharmacy have signed an agreement to collaborate on a long-term initiative focused on sustainable beauty, responsible consumption, and public awareness. The partnership supports the UAE’s broader environmental goals, including waste reduction and the shift toward a circular economy. The initiative will introduce refillable products at more BinSina …
Tetra Pak Backs Recycling Push in UK with Robotic Sorting Upgrade
Tetra Pak has funded the installation of two robotic arms to improve the sorting of food and beverage cartons at J&B Recycling’s materials recovery facility (MRF) in Hartlepool. The technology, developed by Recycleye, is designed to boost recycling rates and prepare for upcoming national waste regulations. J&B Recycling, part of FCC Environment, …
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UPM Commits Over €10 Million to Modernize Tervasaari Mill in Finland
UPM Specialty Papers announced today a €10 million investment in its Tervasaari mill in Valkeakoski, Finland. The funding will support modernization efforts aimed at increasing production capacity and enhancing process reliability for its specialty paper products, including those used in labels, tapes, and industrial applications. The planned upgrade involves a rebuild of …
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