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 …
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 …
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 …
Canon launches corrPRESS iB17 for industrial‑scale digital corrugated printing
At FEFCO, Canon unveiled the corrPRESS iB17, a digital inkjet press designed for industrial‑scale corrugated packaging production. The press can print up to 8,000 m² per hour (approximately 15 million m² annually), applying water‑based inks and primer suitable for indirect food contact directly onto corrugated boards up to 1.7 m wide. Canon says the corrPRESS iB17 …
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Baumer hhs launches CorrBox Solution evo for high-volume corrugated packaging production
Baumer hhs has announced the launch of its CorrBox Solution evo, a new system designed to improve adhesive application and quality control for high-volume production in the corrugated packaging industry. The release follows extensive field testing under real-world conditions and is now available for order as of 1 October 2025. The CorrBox Solution evo is …
Coveris rolls out monomaterial tray for refrigerated goods with resealing feature
Coveris has launched a new resealable monomaterial tray solution designed for refrigerated food applications. Named MonoFlexBP, the tray is intended to replace non-recyclable, multi-material packaging while extending product shelf life and improving consumer convenience. Designed as part of Coveris’ No Waste mission, the MonoFlexBP tray features an advanced resealing mechanism …
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SA Litho becomes first in Africa to install Nilpeter FA-26 press
South African print specialist SA Litho has become the first company on the African continent to install Nilpeter’s FA-26 printing press, marking a milestone in the region’s label and packaging sector. The installation represents the latest step in a long-standing relationship between SA Litho and Danish press manufacturer Nilpeter. The new FA-26 joins other equipment …
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Heineken launches 500ml can format for Savanna cider in South Africa
South Africa – Heineken Beverages, part of Heineken N.V., has launched a 500ml aluminium can format for Savanna Premium Cider, expanding its cider offering in South Africa’s ready-to-drink segment. The new packaging format is intended to offer a more portable and accessible alternative to existing pack sizes. The company highlighted that the lightweight can design …
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Intercare launches plant-based laundry pods with eco-packaging in UAE
Intercare Chemicals has introduced Care ECO Laundry Pods in the UAE, a plant-based, pre-measured laundry solution packaged in eco-friendly materials. The launch is part of the company’s efforts to offer practical and affordable sustainable alternatives in the homecare segment. The Care ECO Laundry Pods provide a three-in-one function: cleaning, brightening, and softening. Each pod contains …
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