MOMBASA, KENYA — Tanzanian conglomerate Mohammed Enterprises Tanzania Limited (MeTL Group) is aggressively expanding its East African beverage footprint with a planned $50 million (approximately KSh 6.5 billion) manufacturing facility in Mombasa, Kenya. Group President and CEO Mohammed Dewji formally announced the strategic investment during the Africa Forward Summit in …
Sharjah Customs launches integrated logistics corridor linking Sharjah with Oman
The Sharjah Ports, Customs and Free Zones Authority has launched an integrated logistics corridor with Oman Customs to improve cargo movement between Sharjah and Omani ports through land border crossings. The corridor is intended to strengthen regional supply chains, improve trade flows and provide more logistics options for businesses. …
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Cellopack to install first OMET iFlex 440 press in Egypt
Egyptian label converter Cellopack is set to install the first OMET iFlex 440 press. The investment introduces the wider 440mm version of the iFlex platform to the market, expanding from the 370mm width previously associated with the range. Cellopack, founded as a family business, employs 380 people and operates in …
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New Plastic Industrial enters flexible packaging market with BOBST printing and laminating equipment
New Plastic Industrial Co., a Jordan-based manufacturer of woven polypropylene bags, has entered the flexible packaging market through an investment in BOBST printing and laminating technologies. The company installed a BOBST VISION CI flexographic printing press and a NOVA SX 550 solventless laminator in 2024 as part of its expansion into …
Heidelberg expands packaging ecosystem through partnerships with Pack-Smart, Metsä Board and pfenning group
At interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf, HEIDELBERG announced three strategic partnerships aimed at strengthening its position in integrated packaging production, sustainable carton applications, traceability, and connected logistics workflows for the packaging industry. The partnerships with Pack-Smart, Metsä Board, and the pfenning group reflect Heidelberg’s growing focus on packaging as a key growth …
Amcor develops reusable refill containers for Ocado reuse system
Amcor has developed engineered refillable packaging containers for Ocado Retail’s expanding online grocery reuse system in the UK, with the project highlighting how packaging is being redesigned for repeated circulation rather than single-use consumption. Unlike conventional refill concepts focused mainly on sustainability messaging, the innovation in this project lies in …
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Agfa and Hybrid Software collaborate on variable data digital folding carton production
Agfa and Hybrid Software have announced a collaboration aimed at supporting variable data printing in digital folding carton production. The agreement brings together Hybrid Software’s packaging design, prepress and smart digital front end workflow software with Agfa’s digital printing technology, including the SpeedSet Orca single-pass digital packaging press and Asanti …
FSSAI proposes non-plastic packaging mandate for pan masala
India’s Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a draft amendment to the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Regulations, 2018, proposing stricter packaging requirements for pan masala products. The draft notification, published on April 28, 2026, proposes that pan masala packaging should use paper, paperboard, cellulose, …
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STI Group develops one-piece click box for detergent pod packaging
STI Group has introduced a new one-piece corrugated board packaging concept for detergent pods, aimed at simplifying packaging construction while reducing material use and improving recyclability. The development reflects the broader packaging industry shift toward fibre-based alternatives for household and e-commerce applications. Called the “One-piece Click Box,” the packaging integrates the box structure, closure mechanism, …
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BASF develops Ultradur portfolio for food contact and drinking water applications
BASF Engineering Plastics has expanded and differentiated its Ultradur portfolio for drinking water and food-contact applications ahead of new European Union regulations restricting the use of bisphenol A (BPA) in food-contact materials from July 20, 2026. The development for the packaging and food-processing sectors, particularly for manufacturers of food-handling …
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