Arabian Farms, a poultry and egg producer in the region, has been acquired by Al Ain Farms Group (AAFG), a UAE-based entity consolidating five local protein producers. The transaction marks the exit of Saudi investors SEDCO Holding and Bugshan Investment, who co-founded Arabian Farms in 1978. Over the decades, the company became a key …
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Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) has unveiled its latest addition to the packaging print market—the Cartonmaster CX 145—during its 175th anniversary celebrations in Wiesloch-Walldorf, Germany. The new very large format (VLF) press targets high-volume folding carton production, especially in the food, beverage, and consumer goods sectors. The CX 145, classified in format class 6 …
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Domino Printing Sciences has introduced the Cx150i, a new piezo inkjet (PIJ) printer designed to handle the growing demand for high-resolution coding on coated, shelf-ready packaging. As more manufacturers move away from plain cardboard to non-porous materials with stronger shelf presence, reliable coding on these surfaces has become a packaging challenge. The Cx150i …
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Constantia Flexibles has launched EcoVerHighPlus, a mono polypropylene (PP) laminate designed to replace conventional multi-material structures in coffee packaging. Developed in partnership with Delica AG—part of the Swiss-based Migros Industrie—the new soft bag format meets the demanding requirements of both ground coffee and whole beans, with a clear eye on recyclability. EcoVerHighPlus …
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BOBST is scaling up its robotic capabilities, streamlining packaging lines across the corrugated industry. Two years after acquiring Dücker Robotics, BOBST has embedded robotic systems across its corrugated product lines. These systems now handle tasks like loading, palletizing, labeling, and wrapping—areas once reliant on manual labor. “Our customers in the corrugated …
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ABU DHABI, UAE – Borouge and Mubadala Bio have signed a partnership to strengthen local manufacturing of medical products, with a focus on packaging and polymer materials made in the UAE. The agreement, signed during the Make it in the Emirates event, supports the country’s push for industrial self-reliance under the Operation …
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The 13th edition of Fi Africa and ProPak MENA is set to take place from June 2–4, 2025, at the Egypt International Exhibition Center, with support from the Ministries of Trade & Industry and Environment. As Egypt’s food market saw a 35% growth in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 125.4 …
Esko has launched a built-in carbon calculation feature in its S2 platform, developed in partnership with UK-based CarbonQuota. The move aims to help brands and packaging suppliers get a handle on their environmental impact without the usual manual headaches. The tool taps into CarbonQuota’s engine to calculate emissions at the design, development, …
PepsiCo has announced revised goals across climate, water, packaging, and agriculture, aligning with current global conditions and its business growth. The changes build on nearly four years of implementation under the company’s PepsiCo Positive (pep+) framework. The company’s regenerative agriculture target now aims to reach 10 million acres by 2030—up from its …
L’Oréal Middle East and BinSina Pharmacy have signed an agreement to collaborate on a long-term initiative focused on sustainable beauty, responsible consumption, and public awareness. The partnership supports the UAE’s broader environmental goals, including waste reduction and the shift toward a circular economy. The initiative will introduce refillable products at more BinSina …
