July 2025, DUBAI, UAE – NDIGITEC, a Dubai-based expert in media and production technologies, has announced a strategic partnership with Paragon, a global leader in technology-driven marketing and customer engagement. The collaboration, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marks NDIGITEC’s entry into the region’s growing events and entertainment sector. …
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EFSA’s Scientific Opinion validates Starlinger’s recoSTAR PET art system, raising the bar for food-grade recycled plastics under Regulation (EU) 2022/1616. Starlinger recycling technology has earned a landmark Positive Scientific Opinionfrom the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) for its advanced recoSTAR PET art bottle-to-bottle recycling process. This is the first EFSA approval under the stricter Regulation (EU) 2022/1616, positioning Starlinger …
SIG has introduced the first aseptic 1-litre carton pack offering full barrier protection without an aluminum layer. The new SIG Terra Alu-free + Full barrier packaging material is now commercially available on retail shelves, marking an expansion from single-serve to multi-serve formats. The new development enters the juice category for …
Huhtamaki has launched a new line of ice cream cups that are both home and industrial compostable, as well as recyclable, further strengthening the company’s sustainable food packaging portfolio. The Finnish packaging group says the new solution is made from certified, responsibly sourced paperboard with a bio-based barrier coating. By …
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Ferrero Group has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire WK Kellogg Co for $23.00 per share in cash, placing the total value of the deal at $3.1 billion. The move is part of Ferrero’s strategy to expand its North American operations and diversify its product portfolio beyond confectionery. Announced on …
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Muscat / Cairo, May 27, 2025 — A new joint venture between Egypt’s Arab Metals Company ZEINOX and Oman’s OQ Group will see the launch of a $2.6 million plastics manufacturing plant in the Sultanate of Oman, under the banner of the country’s LADAYN industrial programme. The agreement, signed during …
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Amazon has reported notable progress in its sustainability strategy, diverting 85% of its operational waste from landfills in 2024—up from 84% the previous year. The development is part of the company’s broader climate commitments, including its pledge to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. According to Amazon, 83% of its …
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Röhm has taken several practical steps to improve the sustainability of PMMA used in packaging applications, focusing on recyclability and certified raw material sourcing. A key development is Röhm’s role in a newly formed Europe-wide PMMA recycling alliance. The network enables the collection, sorting, and recycling of PMMA waste—including post-consumer …
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SIBUR has introduced a new linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) grade specifically engineered for blown film applications, aiming to expand its reach in the Turkish flexible packaging market. Blown film technology involves inflating molten polyethylene into a thin film bubble, which is subsequently cooled and rolled. This method is widely used …
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The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has granted authorization to six additional manufacturing units for the production of food-contact grade recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET), significantly expanding the country’s capacity for sustainable packaging materials. The move was formalized through an Extraordinary Gazette notification issued on May 23, 2025. …
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