Al Ghurair Foods has announced the phased completion of the UAE’s first corn starch plant at Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD), targeting full operational rollout by the first quarter of 2026. The plant is expected to play a critical role in supporting key downstream sectors including the paper and packaging industries. …
Star Paper Mills to begin trial production at $54 million recycled container board facility in KEZAD
Star Paper Mills is set to begin trial production at its US$54 million recycled container board mill in KEZAD, Abu Dhabi, with construction 95% complete. The announcement will be formally made during the ProPaper 2025 event, but the company confirmed operational activities are expected to commence before year-end. The 135,000-tonne capacity …
DS Smith and BSH Nazarje replace EPS in Bosch blender packaging with fibre-based alternative
DS Smith, has collaborated with BSH Nazarje, part of the BSH Home Appliances Group in Slovenia, to eliminate expanded polystyrene foam (EPS) from Bosch household blender packaging. The new corrugated cardboard solution, branded as DS Smith Universal Protection for Household Blenders, replaces EPS inserts previously used in Bosch hand mixer packaging. …
Mondi Rotatrim Rebrand Emphasises Local Design and Sustainability in South Africa
Mondi, a global player in sustainable packaging and paper, has unveiled a new brand identity for Mondi Rotatrim, its premium multifunctional office paper and one of South Africa’s most recognised paper brands. The redesign balances modern African-inspired visuals with product enhancements to reinforce the company’s local focus, sustainability credentials and social impact. The refreshed packaging …
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Mondi Secures Cradle to Cradle Certification for South African Paper Portfolio
Mondi has announced a significant achievement in sustainable paper production, securing Cradle to Cradle Certified® Bronze status for its uncoated fine paper portfolio from the Merebank mill in South Africa. This makes Mondi the first and only company in South Africa to receive this globally recognized certification for paper products, underscoring its …
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Elopak Launches Natural White Board, Cutting GHG Emissions by Up to 14%
Global packaging supplier Elopak has launched a new paperboard aimed at reducing the carbon footprint of chilled liquid cartons. The Natural White Board, developed in collaboration with Stora Enso, delivers up to 14% lower greenhouse gas emissions compared to cartons made with standard board. The new material retains the same functional performance …
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Folding Cartons Enter the Spotlight at Labelexpo Europe 2025
Labelexpo Europe 2025, set to take place in Barcelona from 16–19 September, will for the first time feature folding carton technology alongside labels and flexible packaging. Organizers say the move reflects the convergence of print technologies and rising demand for shorter runs, automation, and sustainable packaging. Andy Thomas-Emans, Strategic Director at Informa …
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Tetra Pak Pilots Industry-First Paper-Based Cap in Push Toward Fully Renewable Packaging
Driven by regulatory shifts and rising consumer demand for sustainability, Tetra Pak is piloting an industry-first paper-based cap — marking a new milestone in its journey to create “the world’s most sustainable food package.” “We’re on a journey to deliver the world’s most sustainable food package,” said Aldo Fontana, Global Product Manager …
KIND Launches Fully Recyclable Paper Wrapper, Marking Shift in Snack Packaging
KIND Snacks has introduced a fully recyclable paper wrapper in select Whole Foods Market locations across the United States, a move that may signal a turning point in snack food packaging. The new wrapper, made from a How2Recycle pre-qualified, curbside-recyclable paper, is part of a broader pilot aimed at reducing single-use plastics in …
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MEPCO Breaks Ground on PM5 to Double Capacity and Lead High-Quality Paper Production in the Middle East
The Middle East Paper Company (MEPCO), a leading player in Saudi Arabia’s paper manufacturing industry, has laid the foundation for its fifth paper machine (PM5), the largest of its kind in the Middle East. The new line marks a major milestone in MEPCO’s strategic growth plan, set to double the company’s production capacity …