French materials company Lactips and US packaging technology company SmartSolve Industries have announced a partnership to develop bio-based, water-soluble packaging materials. The announcement was issued from Paris, France; the material supplied did not specify a date. The agreement formalises work that began in 2024. According to the companies, they have taken …
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Majid Al Futtaim, Nestlé UAE and recycling-technology company Sparklo have formed a partnership to install AI-powered reverse vending machines at selected Carrefour stores across the UAE. The programme brings Nestlé UAE’s “Recycle to Break the Cycle” campaign into Carrefour locations operated by Majid Al Futtaim. The machines accept empty plastic …
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Dow and Amcor announced a strategic collaboration on 17 September 2026 to support wider adoption of lower-carbon packaging by brands and retailers seeking to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across their value chains. The announcement was issued from Midland, Michigan, and Zurich. The companies said the initiative combines Dow’s lower-carbon polyethylene, …
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Hotpack has published its 2025 sustainability report, stating that 96% of its product portfolio has been validated as environmentally friendly and recyclable. Released in Dubai on 15 September 2026, “Our Impact. Our Future” covers the UAE-headquartered packaging manufacturer’s product development, manufacturing, workforce, sourcing, governance and community programmes. The report records …
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Boretech has signed a contract with Egyptian Chinese Company (ECC) to supply a 4,000kg-per-hour PET tray washing line for the GreenTech project in Egypt, aimed at producing recycled PET flakes for tray-to-tray applications. Announced on 17 July 2026, the installation is described by Boretech as the first dedicated PET tray washing …
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Emirates Biotech and United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) have launched a two-year research project to design, build and operate an integrated pilot plant that will process mixed food waste containing compostable packaging into renewable biogas and nutrient-rich compost. The partnership was launched at UAEU in Al Ain on 17 …
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), supported by the Government of Japan, provided specialised laboratory equipment to Egypt’s General Organization for Export and Import Control (GOEIC) on 4 August 2026 in Cairo. The equipment will strengthen Egypt’s capacity to test plastic materials, single-use plastic products and more sustainable alternatives, and …
Fresh produce labels are small, but their material construction is becoming a significant packaging issue as regulators and the supply chain seek alternatives to conventional plastic fruit stickers. Several label-material and produce-labelling specialists now offer compostable solutions for fruit and vegetables, creating new options for growers, packers, retailers and label …
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Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) completed its acquisition of an 80% stake in Italian aluminium recycling company Eco Green on 10 September, following regulatory approvals and the fulfilment of closing conditions. The UAE-based aluminium producer announced the proposed transaction in April. Eco Green’s founding Scappini family will remain minority shareholders and members of …
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Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB), Filmtec LLP and ExxonMobil Signature Polymers have developed a 17-micron nano cast stretch film intended to reduce material consumption in pallet wrapping while maintaining mechanical properties. The project downgauged HCCB’s conventional cast stretch film from 23 microns to 17 microns, cutting film thickness by 26%. Filmtec produced …
