ScottsMiracle-Gro & ProAmpac Advances Insecticide Packaging

      ScottsMiracle-Gro and packaging manufacturer ProAmpac have launched a new flexible spouted pouch for Ortho Home Defense Max, designed to reduce plastic waste while maintaining product durability and ease of use.     The new pouch replaces traditional rigid plastic containers with a lightweight, flexible alternative. According to ScottsMiracle-Gro, the switch reduces plastic …

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 …

Avery Dennison Launches First RFID Label Approved for PET Recycling Compatibility

    Avery Dennison has introduced the first radio-frequency identification (RFID) label to receive APR Design® for Recyclability recognition from the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR), confirming its compatibility with the polyethylene terephthalate (PET) recycling stream in North America.     The development integrates Avery Dennison’s CleanFlake™ adhesive with its proprietary RFID technology. The result …

Dow Launches INNATE™ TF 220 Resin, Advances PCR Use in Packaging Collaboration with Liby

    Dow has announced the launch of its INNATE™ TF 220 Precision Packaging Resin, a high-density polyethylene innovation designed to support recyclable mono-material packaging and enable high-performance biaxially oriented polyethylene (BOPE) films.     The company also confirmed a new collaborative effort with Liby, a prominent Chinese laundry detergent brand, integrating 10% REVOLOOP™ post-consumer …

Asahi Photoproducts Showcases Solvent-Free Flexo Platemaking at Labelexpo Europe 2025

      Asahi Photoproducts will present the latest developments in its sustainable flexographic plate technologies at Labelexpo Europe 2025 in Barcelona. The focus will be on the expanded AWP™ Ecosystem—a modular, compact solution designed for small-format flexographic printers seeking to eliminate solvent use and reduce water consumption.     The AWP™ Ecosystem includes the …

Dania Agricultural Enhances Mulch Film Sustainability with New Resin from ExxonMobil

        Dania Agricultural has adopted ExxonMobil’s Exceed™ Tough+ m 0516 resin to develop a more sustainable and cost-efficient mulch film, in collaboration with ExxonMobil’s recently launched Signature Polymers portfolio.     The shift to Exceed™ Tough+ m 0516 allowed Dania Agricultural to replace a traditional C4LL-based formulation, leading to notable environmental and …

UFlex Launches FSSAI-Approved rPET Pellet for Food Packaging

    UFlex, a major flexible packaging manufacturer, has introduced a new single-pellet resin that blends recycled PET with virgin PET for direct use in food and beverage packaging. The innovation meets India’s new food safety and sustainability regulations and could significantly ease the transition to recycled content for FMCG brands across the MEA region. …

CCL Label Unveils Circular Packaging Technologies for MEA Beverage Market at Drinktec 2025

      At Drinktec 2025 in Munich, CCL Label is spotlighting a suite of functional packaging solutions designed to support recycling, reuse, and lower emissions—critical issues for beverage producers across the Middle East and Africa (MEA).     One of the standout technologies is EcoShear®, a new adhesive for single-use glass bottles. Unlike traditional …

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). …

Amcor Delivers 16% Plastic Reduction in Bulldog Tube Packaging

Packaging supplier Amcor has achieved a 16.67% reduction in plastic used in the flexible tubes it supplies to skincare brand Bulldog. The redesign is expected to cut approximately 8.5 metric tonnes of plastic per year. The reduction comes from slimming down the wall thickness of the 50mm diameter tube sleeves used in Bulldog’s 100ml and …