UAE Circular Packaging Association Elects New Board to Drive Sustainability Goals

  Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 6th March, 2025: The UAE Circular Packaging Association (CPA) has announced the election of a new board during its annual general assembly held at Dubai Chambers. This marks the beginning of a two-year term focused on strengthening public-private collaborations and advancing the UAE’s circular economy initiatives.       …

Masafi’s 100% rPET bottles: A sip towards a sustainable future.

Masafi Leads the Way with Sustainable Mountain Water in 100% Recycled Bottles

Masafi, a leading brand in the UAE’s bottled water industry, is making significant strides toward sustainability with the launch of its new 100% recycled plastic (rPET) bottle. According to a report in Khaleej Times. This eco-friendly packaging innovation highlights the brand’s ongoing commitment to environmental responsibility and supports the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 goals, aiming …

SOMA Celebrates Record-Breaking Year in 2024

SOMA has successfully concluded a record-breaking 2024, marking a milestone year of sustained growth and innovation despite global challenges. The company, which has now seen five consecutive years of turnover growth, including through the COVID-19 pandemic, has set new benchmarks across multiple key performance indicators.   In 2024, SOMA achieved several significant milestones, including record …

IFC Supports PET Recycling Initiative in West Africa

  Accra, Ghana: The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has partnered with Ghana-based Mohinani Group to advance plastic recycling in West Africa. As part of the initiative, IFC will provide a $37 million loan to Mohinani subsidiaries Polytank Ghana and Sonnex Packaging Nigeria to establish polyethylene terephthalate (PET) recycling …

IFFCO Group Highlights Sustainable Innovation at Food500 Summit and Gulfood 2025

  Dubai, UAE: IFFCO Group, a UAE-based multinational FMCG company, marked three decades at Gulfood 2025 with a showcase featuring a range of products, including carbon-neutral oils and alternative proteins, as part of its focus on sustainable packaging and food innovation.   In addition to its presence on the exhibition floor, IFFCO Group executives participated …

Gulfood 2025: A Global Platform for Innovation, Networking, and Sustainability

  Gulfood, the world’s largest annual food and beverage trade event, is set to return to Dubai in 2025, reaffirming its role as a crucial platform for industry professionals to connect, collaborate, and drive innovation. Running from February 17 to 21 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, this year’s event will span over 1 million …

Ericsson, iot squared, and Alshaya Group launch Connected Recycling Platform in Saudi Arabia

  Ericsson and stc Group’s iot squared have introduced the Ericsson Connected Recycling platform in Saudi Arabia, with Alshaya Group as the first adopter. The initiative aims to enhance waste management by diverting over 50% of Alshaya’s waste from landfills to recyclers, enabling the development of packaging with recycled content and improving waste tracking.   …

CCL Hosts inaugural ‘Sustainability Day Southeast Asia’ with Asahi Kasei as key partner

  CCL ASEAN held its first “Sustainability Day Southeast Asia” at its Bangkok headquarters on January 21, bringing together industry leaders, brand owners, and innovators to discuss sustainability in packaging and printing. Asahi Photoproducts, a subsidiary of Asahi Kasei and a specialist in flexographic photopolymer plate development, participated as a key partner.   The event …

ArabPlast 2025: Advancing Innovation and Sustainability in the Plastics Industry

  ArabPlast 2025 concluded on a high note earlier last month, reinforcing Dubai’s position as a global hub for industrial innovation and sustainability. Held under the esteemed patronage of Sheikh Hasher Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Media Incorporated, the 17th edition gathered over 750 exhibitors from 35 countries, with 12 dedicated national pavilions.   The …

Coca-Cola Nigeria opens advanced Packaging Collection Hub to drive recycling

  The Coca-Cola System in Nigeria, encompassing Coca-Cola Nigeria Limited and the Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC), has launched a state-of-the-art Packaging Collection Hub in Apapa, Lagos. It has been designed to process up to 13,000 metric tonnes of plastic bottles annually, which has augmented Nigeria’s recycling infrastructure and fostered a circular economy.   “This facility …