Nairobi, Kenya — July 2025 The AFRIPACK Expo 2025, held from July 2–4 at Nairobi’s Sarit Expo Centre, brought together packaging industry stakeholders from across Africa and beyond. Now in its 10th East African edition, the trade show ran alongside the AFMASS Food Manufacturing Expo and four other sector-specific events, creating a …
Bambrew Raises $10.3M to Expand Sustainable Packaging Operations Globally
Bambrew, has secured Rs90 crore (US$10.3 million) in new funding to scale up operations and enter international markets. The round was led by Ashok Goel, former Managing Director of Essel Propack, with participation from Japanese environmental venture capital firm ENRISSION INDIA CAPITAL. The company plans to use the capital to …
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Mondi Unveils High-Barrier Paper Bag for Humidity-Sensitive Products
Mondi has introduced the recycle PaperPlus Bag Advanced, a high-performance paper bag aimed at providing moisture protection for humidity-sensitive goods, while significantly reducing plastic content. Developed in partnership with flooring systems producer UZIN, the new packaging solution runs on existing filling and sealing equipment and is intended for use in the building …
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UAE Unveils Groundbreaking EPR Pilot Targeting Packaging Waste, Backed by 26 Leading Companies
Abu Dhabi & Dubai, July 3, 2025 — In a landmark move to revolutionize how packaging waste is managed, the United Arab Emirates has launched the region’s first Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) pilot, placing the onus of post-consumer waste squarely on manufacturers and brand owners. Spearheaded by the Ministry of Climate Change …
Ranpak Introduces Compact FillPak Mini for E-Commerce Fulfillment Centers
Ranpak has announced the release of the FillPak Mini, which it describes as the smallest electric gap-filling cushioning machine currently available. Targeted at e-commerce warehouses and fulfillment centers, the unit is intended to improve space efficiency and packing operations. The FillPak Mini is designed to fit easily on narrow packing …
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Lecta Launches PFAS-Free Grease-Resistant Label for Food Packaging
Lecta Self-Adhesives has introduced Adestor Gloss GP PFAS-free, a self-adhesive label material designed for high grease resistance, targeting food packaging applications such as cured meats, cheeses, oils, and ready meals. The new product offers a per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)-free formulation, aligning with current European regulations and the sector’s growing focus …
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HEIDELBERG and Gallus to Introduce New Label Printing Technologies at Labelexpo 2025
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) and Gallus are set to debut two new machine solutions at Labelexpo Europe 2025 in Barcelona (Booth 3E23-3E29), focusing on digital label production and system integration to meet growing market demands. With the digital label printing market projected to exceed $20 billion in the next decade, both companies aim to address …
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 …
Kongsberg Launches Entry-Level Digital Cutting Tables
Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems (PCS) has launched a new line of entry-level digital cutting tables targeting small and mid-sized packaging and signmaking businesses. The new Entro series—comprising the Entro 20 and Entro 24—has been developed specifically for packaging converters and signmakers looking to produce short-run jobs, prototypes, and samples without investing …
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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). …
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