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UPM and Paramelt introduce grease resistant paper packaging for foodservice

    UPM Specialty Materials and Paramelt have jointly developed a bio-based, paper-based food packaging concept designed to deliver grease resistance and improved end-of-life performance. The solution targets applications including bakery, fast food and convenience packaging, where grease barrier and sealing performance remain critical requirements.     The concept combines UPM Specialty Materials’ barrier base …

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Avery Dennison integrates flexible NFC chip into inlays for mass-scale packaging applications

Avery Dennison has announced the first mass-scale integration of Pragmatic Semiconductor’s flexible integrated circuit (FlexIC), NFC Connect PR1301, into its Near Field Communication (NFC) inlay portfolio, marking a development in smart packaging and intelligent labelling. The innovation centres on replacing conventional rigid silicon chips with an ultra-thin, flexible integrated circuit that can be embedded into …

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FIX launches Ramadan collection with new white chocolate knafeh bar

    FIX Dessert Chocolatier has announced its Ramadan collection, introducing a new white chocolate version of its knafeh-inspired bar alongside the return of two seasonal flavours. The collection will be available exclusively on Careem from 18 February.     The new product, “Can’t Get Knafeh Of It,” expands on the brand’s existing knafeh bar …

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Coveris develops new label technology for Rowse Honey’s Manuka range

    Coveris has partnered with Rowse® Honey, a Valeo Foods Group brand, to deliver a redesigned packaging solution for the Rowse Manuka Honey range, introducing advanced label technology aimed at improving product visibility, differentiation, and environmental impact.     The packaging revamp features label innovations developed and printed by Coveris, following a nine-month development …

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DS Smith and Serele SupeR launch fibre-based tomato punnets to replace ten million plastic packages

    DS Smith has partnered with Romanian agricultural cooperative Serele SupeR to replace ten million single-use plastic packages with fibre-based corrugated cardboard solutions for fresh tomato products. The project was implemented following an assessment of existing plastic packaging formats and resulted in the development of four recyclable corrugated punnets designed for different cherry tomato …

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Saudi Halal Center launches ESG-aligned Halal Mark Track to integrate product credibility and sustainability

    RIYADH — The Saudi Halal Center, operating under the Saudi Food and Drug Authority, has introduced a Halal Mark Track aligned with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards. The initiative is designed to integrate halal certification with ESG compliance to strengthen product credibility and promote sector-wide sustainability.     The Halal Mark Track …

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Tabreed and Sparklo launch 16 Sparklomat machines under new UAE recycling initiative

Tabreed, the UAE-based district cooling company, has partnered with cleantech firm Sparklo to expand the country’s recycling infrastructure through the deployment of reverse vending machines (RVMs). The initiative includes the installation of 16 Tabreed-branded “Sparklomat” units in high-traffic locations across Abu Dhabi and Dubai. One Sparklomat has already been placed at Tabreed’s headquarters, while the …

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Cupffee launches world’s first edible coffee cup to replace single-use plastics

    Bulgarian company Cupffee has introduced the world’s first edible coffee cup, designed to offer a sustainable alternative to single-use plastic cups in the beverage and hospitality sectors.     Made from seven locally sourced ingredients such as oat bran, wheat flour, and coconut oil, the cup is free from artificial additives, preservatives, sweeteners, …

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Tetra Pak unveils Factory OS™ at Gulfood Manufacturing: A decisive step toward AI-ready food and packaging production

  Ben Daniel, Editor-in-Chief, Packaging MEA reports from Gulfood Manufacturing, Dubai         Tetra Pak used the global stage of Gulfood Manufacturing 2025 to launch Tetra Pak® Factory OS™, its most advanced Automation and Digitalisation platform to date. Positioned as a modular, open and scalable smart-factory ecosystem, Factory OS™ represents a strategic shift in …

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