Dow has announced the launch of its INNATE™ TF 220 Precision Packaging Resin, a high-density polyethylene innovation designed to support recyclable mono-material packaging and enable high-performance biaxially oriented polyethylene (BOPE) films. The company also confirmed a new collaborative effort with Liby, a prominent Chinese laundry detergent brand, integrating 10% REVOLOOP™ post-consumer …
Wanhua Chemical to Spotlight Sustainable Packaging Innovations at K 2025
Wanhua Chemical will present a range of high-performance and sustainable packaging materials at K 2025, the world’s leading trade fair for plastics and rubber, held from October 8 to 15 in Düsseldorf, Germany. Known for its extensive research in rubber and plastic materials, Wanhua Chemical is expected to demonstrate significant advancements in sustainable packaging …
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Offset Printing Retains Edge in Large-Scale Packaging Production
As print technologies evolve, offset printing remains a dominant force in large-scale production, particularly in packaging. The technique—transferring ink from a plate to a rubber blanket and then to the substrate—offers consistent, high-resolution output, ideal for brochures, cartons, and promotional materials. “Offset printing guarantees sharp images and consistent colours throughout the print …
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Siegwerk Expands in Dubai to Boost Sustainable Ink Supply
Siegwerk has announced the opening of a new office and warehouse facility in Dubai, expanding its footprint in the Middle East to meet increasing demand for sustainable packaging inks and coatings. The move is aimed at enhancing customer support and improving logistics across the region. The facility includes a regional …
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Dania Agricultural Enhances Mulch Film Sustainability with New Resin from ExxonMobil
Dania Agricultural has adopted ExxonMobil’s Exceed™ Tough+ m 0516 resin to develop a more sustainable and cost-efficient mulch film, in collaboration with ExxonMobil’s recently launched Signature Polymers portfolio. The shift to Exceed™ Tough+ m 0516 allowed Dania Agricultural to replace a traditional C4LL-based formulation, leading to notable environmental and …
‘The Good Cut’ Tackles Microplastic Waste with Simple Packaging Shift
Madhur Sugar and Dentsu Creative Webchutney have introduced ‘The Good Cut’—a packaging redesign aimed at reducing the environmental impact of plastic pack openings, in a bid to address microplastic pollution from everyday packaging. India produces nearly 392,000 tonnes of microplastics annually, with small plastic snips from packaging among the contributors. The Good Cut proposes …
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Gen Z Drives Demand for Sustainable Packaging, McKinsey Survey Finds
A new global survey by McKinsey & Company reveals that younger consumers—especially Gen Z—are leading the shift in attitudes toward sustainable packaging, with notable differences across age and income groups. Drawing on responses from over 11,000 individuals in 11 countries representing two-thirds of global GDP, the study highlights that while cost and quality remain top …
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K 2025: Kuraray Showcases Packaging Innovations Aimed at Sustainability and Recyclability
At K 2025 in Düsseldorf (October 8–15), Japanese specialty chemicals company Kuraray will highlight a suite of packaging solutions designed to align with tightening global sustainability regulations and circular economy goals. Of particular interest to businesses in the Middle East and Africa (MEA), these developments offer practical pathways to meet new recycling standards, reduce …
Emirates Biotech and UAEU Partner to Strengthen PLA Innovation
Emirates Biotech has entered into a research collaboration with the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) to advance the development of Polylactic Acid (PLA), a bio-based, biodegradable polymer with growing relevance to the packaging industry in the Middle East and Africa. The initiative will focus on enhancing the performance and environmental viability …
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UFlex Launches FSSAI-Approved rPET Pellet for Food Packaging
UFlex, a major flexible packaging manufacturer, has introduced a new single-pellet resin that blends recycled PET with virgin PET for direct use in food and beverage packaging. The innovation meets India’s new food safety and sustainability regulations and could significantly ease the transition to recycled content for FMCG brands across the MEA region. …
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