The UAE Food Cluster has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board (APEDB) alongside the announcement of a US$12 million (₹100 crore) food processing investment by Dubai-based Flour Masters International, marking a new phase of UAE-India collaboration in food processing, packaging, cold-chain infrastructure and agricultural exports. The agreements were …
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 …
Heidelberg expands lifecycle portfolio with ChromaStar ink dispensing system
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) has expanded its lifecycle portfolio with the ChromaStar ink dispensing system, introducing a modular spot colour production solution for packaging printing operations and other commercial applications. The company announced that the ChromaStar Series addresses production challenges associated with spot colour preparation, including manual mixing, limited …
Continue reading “Heidelberg expands lifecycle portfolio with ChromaStar ink dispensing system”
DP World launches Egypt’s first integrated packaging and logistics distribution centre at Sokhna Logistics Park
DP World has launched Egypt’s first fully integrated Logistics Distribution Centre at Sokhna Logistics Park, adding packaging, repackaging and labelling services to its warehousing and distribution offer for companies using Egypt as a regional trade gateway. The facility, announced in Cairo on 1 July 2026, is located next to …
Mair Group and NVSSoft sign Syria MoU to develop produce packaging and export centres across four Syrian regions
UAE-based Mair Group and NVSSoft for Agricultural Technologies and Services have signed a memorandum of understanding with Syria’s Ministry of Agriculture to develop agricultural value chains, including crop collection, grading, packaging, cold storage and export preparation for Syrian fruit and vegetables. The MoU was signed in Damascus on 6 July …
DS Smith and BWT develop fibre-based transport box for MACH water filters
DS Smith and BWT (Best Water Technology) have developed a fibre-based transport box for BWT’s MACH water filters and accessories, with the packaging now being manufactured in two versions for use in Austria. Announced in London on 7 July 2026, the solution is designed for two types of MACH water …
Continue reading “DS Smith and BWT develop fibre-based transport box for MACH water filters”
Nazdar acquires Fujifilm screen and flexo ink business to expand packaging ink support
Nazdar has acquired FUJIFILM North America Corporation’s screen and flexographic ink business in the United States, Canada and Latin America through a sale and licensing arrangement, with transition activities beginning on June 24 and targeted for completion by July 13. The transaction expands Nazdar’s position in screen printing and …
Cold Chain Technologies expands EcoFlex reusable services
Cold Chain Technologies (CCT) has expanded its EcoFlex reusable parcel services across Europe, strengthening infrastructure for temperature-controlled pharmaceutical packaging and distribution throughout the EMEA region. The move reflects growing demand for reusable transport packaging solutions as pharmaceutical manufacturers, logistics providers and healthcare supply chains seek to reduce waste, improve asset …
Continue reading “Cold Chain Technologies expands EcoFlex reusable services”
Al Bayader International to invest AED 180 million in food packaging hub at National Industries Park
National Industries Park (NIP) has signed an agreement with Al Bayader International to establish an AED 180 million (USD 50 million) integrated manufacturing and logistics hub in Dubai, a project expected to expand regional food packaging production capacity by up to 30,000 tonnes annually. The development is designed to strengthen …
DS Smith introduces fibre-based tray for transatlantic fruit shipments
DS Smith, an International Paper company, has introduced a fibre-based Closed-Type Tray designed for the transportation of kiwifruit and other fresh fruit and vegetable products from Greece to international markets. The packaging solution is intended for transatlantic supply chains where transit times can exceed 45 days. The tray is designed …
Continue reading “DS Smith introduces fibre-based tray for transatlantic fruit shipments”