TotalEnergies Corbion has commercially launched Luminy® FOAM 50F, a high melt strength polylactic acid (PLA) grade for extrusion foamed packaging applications, targeting fresh food trays and food service containers. Announced on July 7, 2026, the material is designed as a lower-carbon, circular alternative to extruded polystyrene (XPS) while operating on …
Aptar expands e-commerce-ready closures portfolio for beauty, personal care and home care packaging
Aptar Closures has expanded its portfolio of e-commerce-ready closures for beauty, personal care and home care applications, responding to growing demand for packaging designed to withstand parcel shipping while reducing the need for additional packaging components. The portfolio comprises four closure solutions—Embrace, E-Simplicity, Future Disc Top and E-Disc Top—developed to …
Amcor launches recycle-ready polypropylene dip cups for foodservice applications
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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TA’ZIZ and Alpha Dhabi plan $10 billion chemicals investment for packaging and manufacturing sectors
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 develops reusable syrup bottle with integrated dosing system for HOLY
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 and Borouge expand UAE-made packaging material supply
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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Innovive partners with Attentive Science to expand single-use lab systems in MENA
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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Husky and SEM Biotech collaborate on blood collection tube manufacturing in Türkiye
Husky Technologies has entered into a strategic collaboration with SEM Plastik, through its medical division SEM Biotech, to support the production of blood collection tubes in Türkiye. The partnership marks SEM’s expansion into the medical manufacturing sector, building on its established plastics and packaging operations. As part of the agreement, SEM …
Sidel launches lightweight returnable PET bottle for still water
Sidel has introduced a returnable polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottle designed specifically for still water applications, marking a shift in how reusable packaging is developed for this segment. According to the company, the new Returnable PET – Still Water bottle responds to increasing regulatory pressure and consumer expectations around reuse, particularly …
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Amcor launches next generation flip top closure for sauce market
Amcor has introduced a new generation flip top closure designed for condiments such as mayonnaise, ketchup and sweet sauces, as part of its ongoing packaging development efforts. The closure, branded as the 55 mm Flava Flip Top Closure 38/400, represents an updated version within the company’s 38/400 neck finish range. …
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