Precautionary recalls of infant formula products across the Middle East and North Africa have expanded, bringing renewed focus on batch traceability and regulatory coordination in the packaged nutrition sector. Earlier this month, Nestlé announced a voluntary recall of selected batches of its NAN, S-26 and ALFAMINO infant formula products distributed …
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Tetra Pak has announced a €60 million investment in a new pilot plant in Lund, Sweden, to advance its paper-based barrier technology for aseptic beverage cartons. The facility aims to accelerate the development of packaging that replaces the traditional aluminium foil layer with a paper-based barrier. The initiative is part of the company’s broader commitment …
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Turkish firm EROĞLU Global Holding A.Ş. has signed an agreement with the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) to build a carton and packaging factory in Egypt’s Qantara West Industrial Zone. The project will cover 70,000 m² with a total investment of USD 175 million. The factory will produce Tetra Pak units, carton boxes, and sheets, …
Polysmart Packaging Limited has announced a $60 million investment to build Nigeria’s largest plastic recycling plant, with completion targeted for July 2026, according to Guardian Nigeria. The new facility, set to begin operations in phases starting March 2026, will have the capacity to process 100,000 tons of mixed plastics annually. This includes food-grade recycled polyethylene …
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Al Wafir for Marketing Services K.S.C.C., a Kuwait-based company, has announced a voluntary conditional cash offer to acquire between 50% plus one share and up to 51% of the issued and paid-up ordinary shares of UNIKAI Foods P.J.S.C., one of the UAE’s oldest food and beverage companies. The offer, priced at AED …
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Rotatek, under the Vinsak Group, has confirmed the installation of its new Universal 850 hybrid press at Mudrika Labels’ Vasai facility in India. The move establishes Mudrika as the global reference site for the Universal 850 platform, with commissioning and application validation scheduled for completion by April 2026. With an 850 …
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Kraft Heinz has introduced a new packaging format for its ketchup products, designed to improve on-the-go consumption. The new design, called the “Heinz Dipper,” is a fry box featuring a built-in compartment for ketchup. It is being rolled out in restaurants and sports venues across eleven countries, including the United States, Canada, …
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Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (MCC) has developed a new coating technology that imparts gas barrier and oil-resistant properties to paper-based packaging, using its proprietary SoarnoL™ solution. The development is positioned as a PFAS-free alternative for food packaging applications, addressing growing regulatory concerns around per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The technology enables the …
Nile Recycling has announced a commitment to invest up to US$35 million in a recycling project in Egypt, aligned with the country’s sustainability objectives under Egypt Vision 2030. The investment represents a step toward expanding recycling infrastructure with relevance to packaging and consumer goods waste streams. The project has received support from …
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DS Smith and Raymarine have introduced a fibre-based packaging solution for electronic and radar display products, replacing expanded polyethylene (EPE) foam previously used in Raymarine’s packaging. The collaboration is focused on eliminating single-use plastic and improving supply chain efficiency. Developed by DS Smith’s design team, the new solution uses corrugated cardboard …
