CHINAPLAS 2026 closed on 24 April at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Hongqiao, Shanghai, reporting record participation across the plastics and rubber value chain. The four-day exhibition covered 400,000 sqm and hosted 5,104 exhibitors from 45 countries and regions. Organiser Adsale Exhibition Services said the event attracted 350,189 …
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Abu Dhabi has launched Nutri-Mark, a front-of-pack nutrition labelling system designed to help consumers compare the nutritional value of packaged food products at the point of purchase. The system, introduced by Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council, grades packaged food products from A to E, with A representing the …
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FIX Dessert Chocolatier has launched a limited edition football-themed activation in the UAE, combining packaging, distribution and prize-led consumer engagement during the 2026 football season. The Dubai brand introduced the FIX Cup Mini Hero Box, a 20-piece limited edition pack, on June 11 with Careem. The box includes flavours …
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Cold Chain Technologies (CCT) has expanded its EcoFlex reusable parcel services across Europe, strengthening infrastructure for temperature-controlled pharmaceutical packaging and distribution throughout the EMEA region. The move reflects growing demand for reusable transport packaging solutions as pharmaceutical manufacturers, logistics providers and healthcare supply chains seek to reduce waste, improve asset …
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Canon South Africa has appointed Tunca Rodoplu as Country Director, effective 1 July 2026, succeeding David Preston, who will retire on 30 June 2026 after a 38-year career with the company. Rodoplu will lead Canon South Africa’s strategy across Southern Africa and oversee growth initiatives spanning the company’s imaging and …
GAIA BioMaterials has received final confirmation of its European patent for PLA-free film extrusion materials, giving the company protection for a material platform aimed at biodegradable and compostable packaging film applications. The patent, originally filed in 2020, covers compounds that do not rely on PLA for their properties. Instead, …
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National Industries Park (NIP) has signed an agreement with Al Bayader International to establish an AED 180 million (USD 50 million) integrated manufacturing and logistics hub in Dubai, a project expected to expand regional food packaging production capacity by up to 30,000 tonnes annually. The development is designed to strengthen …
According to Atabarezz, Türkiye will launch its new deposit return system on 1 July 2026, creating a national framework for the collection and recycling of used beverage packaging. The system, known as Depozitosu Olan Ambalajlar, or DOA, will cover all 81 provinces and 973 districts. It will apply to eligible PET …
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PR3: The Global Alliance to Advance Reuse has introduced a global symbol for reuse systems, a development that could affect how packaging, return points and related infrastructure are marked across markets. Unveiled in Washington DC on 3 June 2026, the symbol is intended to identify reusable packaging and the systems …
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Guala Closures has developed MAGNEX, a closure for premium spirits that uses electromagnetic forming technology to support product protection and brand differentiation in the spirits market. The development comes as brand owners continue to address risks linked to counterfeit and illicit alcohol. According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 25% …
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