Amcor has announced the commercial availability of PP Revolution, a new range of recycle-ready polypropylene dip cup arrays and lidding solutions for condiments, dressings and sauces used in foodservice applications. The launch is aimed at helping food brands and foodservice operators move away from traditional polystyrene packaging while maintaining performance, …
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FUJIFILM Middle East has outlined plans to expand its Office Printing business across the Middle East, with a focus on secure and sustainable document infrastructure for enterprise customers. While the announcement is centred on office printing rather than packaging production, the development is relevant to the wider print and packaging ecosystem as converters, …
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DS Smith, an International Paper company, and SOMFY have developed a fully recyclable corrugated cardboard packaging solution designed to protect roller shutter motors during transportation while replacing expanded polystyrene (EPS) inserts. The solution has progressed to operational deployment and supports SOMFY’s efforts to increase the use of recyclable industrial packaging materials. …
ClemenGold International and fresh produce labelling specialist Sinclair have partnered to introduce compostable fruit labels across ClemenGold’s group-owned packhouses in South Africa, marking a packaging innovation focused on reducing waste from fresh produce labelling systems. The project is being implemented with support from local supplier HG Molenaar. The partnership centres on …
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Mondi and German home care brand Dreco have developed a new powder detergent packaging format containing 50% post-consumer recycled plastic, as consumer goods companies prepare for tighter recycled-content requirements in Europe. The new pack is based on Mondi’s re/loop PillowBag structure and has been designed for powder detergent, a moisture-sensitive …
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L’Oréal Middle East has opened new offices in Jeddah, marking a further expansion of its operations in Saudi Arabia. The company said the move reflects its long-term commitment to the Kingdom, where it has been active for more than 15 years through its regional operations. The opening was announced alongside …
Siegwerk and Enplater Group have jointly developed a fully recyclable mono-material polypropylene (PP) pouch designed to deliver barrier and sealing performance for food packaging applications. The companies announced that the development combines Siegwerk’s ink and coating technologies with Enplater’s converting and packaging expertise to create a mono-PP structure intended to …
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Al Ain Farms Group (AAFG) and Borouge have expanded their partnership to increase the supply of locally produced packaging resin materials used across AAFG’s packaging operations in the UAE. Signed during Make it in the Emirates in Abu Dhabi, the Memorandum of Understanding will see Borouge supply around 3,500 tonnes …
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UPM Specialty Materials, Michelman and BOBST have jointly developed two paper-based packaging concepts designed to support brand owners and converters responding to European Union packaging regulations, including the Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD). The collaboration combines UPM’s fibre-based packaging papers, Michelman’s bio-based coating technologies and BOBST’s coating application expertise to …
Jindal Films has expanded its biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) film portfolio with new print, barrier and sealing technologies aimed at supporting recyclable mono-material flexible packaging structures in line with the European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). The company presented the developments at Interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf, focusing on replacing …
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