MOMBASA, KENYA — Tanzanian conglomerate Mohammed Enterprises Tanzania Limited (MeTL Group) is aggressively expanding its East African beverage footprint with a planned $50 million (approximately KSh 6.5 billion) manufacturing facility in Mombasa, Kenya. Group President and CEO Mohammed Dewji formally announced the strategic investment during the Africa Forward Summit in …
FSSAI proposes non-plastic packaging mandate for pan masala
India’s Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a draft amendment to the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Regulations, 2018, proposing stricter packaging requirements for pan masala products. The draft notification, published on April 28, 2026, proposes that pan masala packaging should use paper, paperboard, cellulose, …
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Al Ain Farms Group and Borouge expand UAE-made packaging material supply
Al Ain Farms Group (AAFG) and Borouge have expanded their partnership to increase the supply of locally produced packaging resin materials used across AAFG’s packaging operations in the UAE. Signed during Make it in the Emirates in Abu Dhabi, the Memorandum of Understanding will see Borouge supply around 3,500 tonnes …
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Michelman introduces bio-based barrier coatings for paper packaging applications
Michelman has introduced two bio-based, plastic-free coatings, Nuvita Life 4002 and Nuvita Life 4605, for fiber-based retail food packaging applications. The coatings are designed to provide barrier performance while supporting recyclability and compostability in paper packaging structures. Nuvita Life 4002 is a heat seal coating that provides oil and grease resistance …
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Klöckner Pentaplast launches mono-PET fish board for recyclable VSP seafood packaging
Klöckner Pentaplast has introduced kp Evolve® Fish Boards, a mono-PET rigid packaging solution developed for vacuum skin packaging (VSP) of processed seafood, targeting a shift away from multi-material structures. The newly launched boards are designed to be fully recyclable within established PET recycling streams, addressing ongoing industry pressure to simplify material structures. The solution can …
Ardagh Glass Packaging launches 275ml beverage bottle with Fitz’s Bottling Company
Ardagh Glass Packaging–North America (AGP–North America), part of Ardagh Group, has introduced a 275ml glass beverage bottle developed in collaboration with Fitz’s Bottling Company. The bottle is now being used for Fitz’s Tonic Water, Tonic Water Zero and Club Soda, with nationwide availability expected from May through the company’s online platform. …
Henkel expands paper coatings portfolio for recyclable packaging applications
Henkel Adhesive Technologies has expanded its portfolio of barrier and heat seal coatings for paper-based packaging, targeting applications across food and non-food sectors. The development responds to increasing demand for recyclable packaging solutions and regulatory requirements such as the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). The company’s water-based coatings …
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Kraft Heinz and Polytag partner to deploy invisible UV tags for packaging recycling
Kraft Heinz has partnered with Polytag to deploy invisible UV tagging technology on packaging, marking a significant step toward data-driven recycling verification. The initiative uses Polytag’s EcoTrace system, which embeds invisible UV-readable codes directly onto packaging substrates such as PET bottles. These tags remain undetectable to consumers but are identified at …
SIG and Meliha Dairy develop new carton packaging for organic dairy beverage launch
SIG has collaborated with UAE-based dairy company Meliha Dairy, a premium organic dairy brand produced by the Sharjah Agriculture and Livestock Production Establishment (Ektifa), to develop an Organic Suhoor Drink packaged in a 200 ml carton format for distribution during Ramadan across the UAE. The product was developed and test-filled …
Mondelēz and Amcor introduce recycled plastic packaging for Cadbury Easter range
Mondelēz International, in collaboration with Amcor, has introduced recycled plastic packaging across parts of its Cadbury Easter range, focusing on practical, large-scale application in confectionery packaging. Cadbury Mini Eggs flexible bags now contain 65% certified recycled plastic. In addition, selected Easter tablets are packed in films with 80% recycled content. …
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