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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …