Compass Group UK & Ireland is expanding the deployment of Cauli’s reusable food and drink packaging system across its operations following a proof-of-concept phase, as the foodservice group works to reduce single-use packaging waste. The rollout is being extended across high-volume operating environments within Compass’ Restaurant Associates Group, Eurest, Chartwells and Healthcare …
L’Oréal Middle East climate pledge puts refill packaging and circular retail in focus
L’Oréal Middle East has signed the UAE Climate-Responsible Companies Pledge with the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, reinforcing its sustainability commitments while placing refillable packaging and circular retail models at the centre of its regional strategy. The announcement was made during the third edition of the L’Oréal For the …
Tadweer Group to upgrade Al Ain recycling facility to process 400,000 tonnes of waste annually
Tadweer Group has awarded a contract to Bou Chalhoub Metrix General Contracting to upgrade, reconstruct and commission the Al Ain Material Recovery Facility, strengthening Abu Dhabi’s waste recovery infrastructure and circular economy capacity. The upgraded facility will be designed to process 400,000 tonnes of municipal solid waste annually, serving Al …
DS Smith, RE-ZIP and RAJA Group launch reusable e-commerce packaging initiative in France
DS Smith, RE-ZIP and RAJA Group have launched REUSE FAST TRACK in France, a one-year programme designed to test reusable fibre-based packaging for e-commerce at commercial scale. The initiative targets the deployment and recirculation of 250,000 reusable packages with 20 participating brands. Applications are open, with the founding partners expected to …
ElitePlus++ to Organise 11th IMBM Rigid Plastics and Packaging Summit in Mumbai
Mumbai will host the 11th Injection, Blow Moulding & PET International Summit & Exhibition, IMBM 2026, from 30 June to 1 July 2026 at the Jio World Convention Centre. Organised by ElitePlus++ Business Services, with support from the Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Government of India, …
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EGA inaugurates UAE’s largest aluminum recycling plant in Al Taweelah
Emirates Global Aluminium has inaugurated the UAE’s largest aluminum recycling plant at Al Taweelah, marking a significant expansion of the company’s low-carbon metal business and the country’s circular economy infrastructure. The new facility has a production capacity of 185,000 tonnes per year and will process post-consumer aluminum scrap, along with some …
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BOBST and Michelman expand collaboration on recyclable high-barrier packaging solutions
BOBST and Michelman have outlined the latest developments in their long-standing collaboration to develop recyclable high-barrier packaging solutions designed to support compliance with the European Union’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). Speaking at interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf, Thierry Van Migem, Director of Sales for the European region at …
Baumer hhs marks 40 years of industrial gluing innovation
Baumer hhs has marked its 40th anniversary, highlighting four decades of technological development in industrial adhesive application, quality assurance and production process optimisation across multiple manufacturing sectors. The milestone was celebrated on 12 June 2026 at the company’s headquarters in Krefeld, Germany, attended by employees, management and company founders. Today, the company employs more than …
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Dubai’s New Nanoparticle Testing Lab Signals Future Compliance Focus for Food Packaging Industry
Dubai Municipality has launched an advanced nanoparticle detection laboratory capable of identifying titanium dioxide and other nanoscale materials in food products within five minutes, marking a significant step in strengthening food safety and regulatory oversight across the emirate. While the facility is initially focused on food testing, the development carries important …
Tetra Pak and Jealsa launch carton packaging for shelf-stable tuna
Tetra Pak and Spanish seafood producer Jealsa have introduced what they describe as the industry’s first carton packaging format for shelf-stable tuna using the Tetra Recart® system. The product was launched in Sweden in May 2026 through retailer Axfood in a 200 ml Mini format and is now being made …
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