SIG partners with Nuitree to expand plant-based beverage production in UAE

    SIG has entered into a strategic partnership with Nuitree, a Dubai-based food and beverage company, to advance plant-based beverage production in the UAE. The agreement was formalized at Nuitree’s facility in Dubai Investment City and is aimed at enhancing innovation and expanding sustainable beverage offerings across the Middle East.     As part …

ALCA Corp debuts world’s first products filled on SIG’s new in-line aseptic pouch system

    SIG and ALCA Corp have announced the launch of the first commercial products filled on SIG’s next-generation aseptic spouted pouch system featuring in-line pouch sterilization. The new system, SIG Prime 55 In-Line Aseptic, removes the need for third-party pre-sterilization of pouches. The debut will take place at Anuga 2025 in Cologne, Germany, from …

Sibeg installs first aseptic PET line with Sidel to boost in-house production

Sibeg Srl, the official bottler of The Coca-Cola Company in Sicily, has partnered with Sidel to install its first aseptic PET line at its production site in Catania. The move brings the production of sensitive beverages, previously outsourced, in-house for the first time. The new 18,000 bottles-per-hour line includes Sidel’s Aseptic Combi Predis, EvoFilm Stretch, …

Sidel opens Lagos office to support packaging growth and local expertise in West Africa

    Sidel has opened a new regional office in Phoenix, Ikeja (Lagos), expanding its footprint in West Africa to support its customers more closely in Nigeria, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, and surrounding markets. The facility will act as a base for project management, engineering, and after-sales services.       The Lagos site becomes Sidel’s …

Flexo Innovations Open House to spotlight future trends in packaging print

      Gallus, Esko, and Asahi Photoproducts will co-host the Flexo Innovations Open House on 19 November 2025 at Gallus’ facility in St. Gallen, Switzerland. The event is aimed at printers and converters across Europe, offering a full-day programme focused on advancements in flexographic printing technology.       Designed as a collaborative industry …

MCC expands EMEA production with investment in two BOBST inline flexo presses

      US-headquartered Multi-Color Corporation (MCC) has announced the installation of two BOBST MASTER M6 inline flexo presses to strengthen its operations across the EMEA region. The move is part of MCC’s long-term production strategy aimed at increasing capacity and operational efficiency.       The BOBST MASTER M6 presses are designed for fast …

Al Sharq Packaging Partners with Reifenhäuser in Major Cast Film Expansion

    In a significant step for the region’s packaging industry, Al Sharq Packaging has signed a contract with German technology leader Reifenhäuser to supply two advanced polypropylene cast film production lines. This landmark agreement establishes Al Sharq Packaging as the largest cast film producer in Asia, reinforcing its position as a key player in …

GulfPack Forms Global Technology Alliances to Advance Polypropylene Projects

    Gulf Packaging Industries Company (GulfPack) has announced the signing of major cooperation agreements with leading global technology partners — Brückner Maschinenbau, Kampf GmbH, and Bonfanti — in the presence of H.E. Bandar Ibrahim AlKhorayef, Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources. This announcement represents a major milestone for GulfPack as the company continues to …

Cape Town opens Western Cape’s first food-grade PET recycling plant

South Africa has launched the Western Cape’s first food-grade PET bottle-to-bottle recycling facility, marking a significant expansion in the country’s recycling infrastructure. Extrupet (Pty) Ltd’s new plant in Cape Town was officially opened in partnership with the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) and industry body Petco. The R200 million (US$11.59 million) facility …

Dow, Zermatt and Nature’s Variety launch recyclable pet food pouch with advanced recycled content

      Dow, Zermatt, and Nature’s Variety have introduced a new recyclable pet food pouch incorporating food-contact compliant recycled plastic from advanced recycling. Now available in Spain, France, and Portugal, the solution addresses growing regulatory and consumer demand for circular packaging in the pet food sector.     The pouch includes 10% recycled content …