Ghana’s Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has confirmed a nationwide ban on expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam products, including takeaway food containers, disposable cups, plates, bowls, and certain insulation materials, effective 1 January 2027. The measure forms part of the country’s broader strategy to reduce plastic pollution, improve sanitation, and encourage the adoption …
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Amcor has announced the commercial availability of PP Revolution, a new range of recycle-ready polypropylene dip cup arrays and lidding solutions for condiments, dressings and sauces used in foodservice applications. The launch is aimed at helping food brands and foodservice operators move away from traditional polystyrene packaging while maintaining performance, …
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Amcor has developed engineered refillable packaging containers for Ocado Retail’s expanding online grocery reuse system in the UK, with the project highlighting how packaging is being redesigned for repeated circulation rather than single-use consumption. Unlike conventional refill concepts focused mainly on sustainability messaging, the innovation in this project lies in …
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BASF Engineering Plastics has expanded and differentiated its Ultradur portfolio for drinking water and food-contact applications ahead of new European Union regulations restricting the use of bisphenol A (BPA) in food-contact materials from July 20, 2026. The development for the packaging and food-processing sectors, particularly for manufacturers of food-handling …
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TA’ZIZ and Alpha Dhabi Holding have signed a strategic collaboration agreement for an estimated $10 billion (AED36.7 billion) investment in industrial chemicals production in Abu Dhabi, including several materials widely used in packaging manufacturing and converting applications. The agreement, announced during the Make it in the Emirates platform, targets …
Greiner Packaging and Berlin-based beverage brand HOLY have introduced a reusable syrup bottle featuring an integrated mechanical dosing system designed to customise flavour intensity during consumption. The development combines reusable packaging design, precision injection moulding and interchangeable syrup pods in a single system solution. The bottle separates water and syrup …
Al Ain Farms Group (AAFG) and Borouge have expanded their partnership to increase the supply of locally produced packaging resin materials used across AAFG’s packaging operations in the UAE. Signed during Make it in the Emirates in Abu Dhabi, the Memorandum of Understanding will see Borouge supply around 3,500 tonnes …
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SML has announced the launch of the FlexiPET, a new production-scale demonstration line for thermoforming sheet located at SML’s Technology Centre. The co-extrusion sheet line is configured for a classic 3-layer structure (A/B/A), while also offering the flexibility to operate as a 2-layer line (A/B) as required. The sheet …
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SIG has partnered with Plastic Bank, Wuppertal Institute for Climate, Environment and Energy, and decision context to launch a multi-year initiative aimed at reducing ocean-bound packaging waste in Southeast Asia. The project, titled “Recycle for Good – Prevent Marine Litter,” is designed to strengthen collection, sorting, and recycling systems for packaging …
Innovive has announced a regional partnership with Attentive Science to expand the distribution of its laboratory systems across the GCC and wider Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Under the agreement, Attentive Science will represent and supply Innovive’s product portfolio to research institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and biotechnology laboratories. The focus …
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