Henkel Showcases Sustainable Adhesive Solutions at FACHPACK 2025

      From September 23 to 25, FACHPACK 2025 will convene packaging professionals in Nuremberg under the theme “Transition in Packaging,” spotlighting sustainability, circular economy and evolving regulations affecting the sector. Henkel Adhesive Technologies will exhibit a suite of resource-efficient solutions for end-of-line packaging and fiber-based pack optimization at Hall 1, Booth 153.   …

Hotpack Earns EcoVadis Gold, Joins Top 5 % of Global Firms

Dubai, UAE – August 6, 2025: Hotpack, a UAE-headquartered packaging company, has been awarded the EcoVadis Gold Medal, placing the group in the top 5 per cent of more than 150,000 companies assessed by EcoVadis. EcoVadis ratings evaluate performance across Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics and Sustainable Procurement. According to the 2025 EcoVadis scorecard, …

LuLu Group Opens 24th Outlet in Qatar with Zero-Waste Refill Station

      LuLu Group has inaugurated its 24th outlet in Qatar at North Plaza Mall, Umm Al Amad, with a strong focus on sustainability and customer convenience. The store was officially opened on October 13, 2024, by prominent Qatari businessman Sheikh Faysal Khalifa Sultan Al-Thani, in the presence of dignitaries including the Indian Ambassador …

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 …

Jordan Inaugurates Agricultural Plastic Recycling Plant to Advance Circular Economy in the Jordan Valley

      In a move to strengthen circular economy practices and bolster sustainable development in the Jordan Valley, Jordan’s Ministry of Interior, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and with funding from the European Union, has officially inaugurated a plastic recycling facility in Deir Alla.     The new plant, designed …

Quadpack Expands PET Dip-In Pack Production at German Facility to Meet European Market Demand

      Quadpack has announced the expansion of its injection-moulding capabilities at its Kierspe manufacturing site in Germany to include the production of PET dip-in lip gloss bottles. The investment marks a significant step in the company’s ongoing strategy to localise production for the European market and strengthen its presence in the colour cosmetics …

Aptar Closures to Debut Next-Gen Tamper-Evident Sports Caps at Drinktec 2025

      Aptar Closures is set to unveil a trio of next-generation sports beverage closures at Drinktec 2025, taking place September 15–19 in Munich. The company will showcase its new solutions—NexTE, Rocket, and Balance—at Hall C6, Stand C6-342, positioning them as a response to evolving industry demands in safety, consumer convenience, and recyclability.   …

Bain & Company Report: Sustainability and Digitalization Reshape Luxury Packaging

Bain & Company has released a new report, Luxury Packaging: Resolving the Tension Between Creativity and Impact, examining how luxury brands are adapting packaging strategies to meet sustainability demands while enhancing consumer engagement. The report, based on a survey of over 500 global luxury packaging experts, indicates that brands are adopting packaging as a key …

Amcor and Mediacor Introduce 2‑Liter Recyclable Refill Pouch for Nana Products

Amcor and Slovenian manufacturer Mediacor have partnered to launch a 2‑liter spouted stand‑up pouch for liquid home and personal care products under the Nana brand. The pouch, which is designed for recyclability in Italy, Germany, and Austria, represents Nana’s first move into large‑format refill packaging. The new packaging, known as the AmPrima® 2‑Liter Refill Pouch, …

Sun Chemical Launches Sustainable UV Offset Ink Series for Plastic Cups

      Sun Chemical has introduced SunCure EcoPlast, a new press-ready dry UV offset ink range designed for decorating plastic cups with enhanced sustainability.   The SunCure EcoPlast series offers a combination of high adhesion, fast curing speed, low migration, and post-consumer washability, enabling printed inks to be removed during recycling. This feature supports …