Clearwater Paper Corporation has introduced Velora™, a lightweight folding carton paperboard designed for everyday packaging applications, targeting converters and brand owners seeking performance and cost efficiency. The new grade is positioned as an alternative to premium solid bleached sulfate (SBS) paperboard, offering lower basis weights while maintaining functional strength and versatility …
Quickart UAE expands local food supply model with $1.5 million funding
Quickart UAE has strengthened its local food supply model following the securing of $1.5 million in seed funding, aimed at expanding infrastructure and supply chain capabilities across the United Arab Emirates. Founded in 2022 by Pravin Rai, the company operates a farm-to-home platform connecting households and HoReCa businesses with locally …
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Amcor improves cleaning system in closed loop recycled paint container initiative
Amcor has introduced an improved cleaning system within its closed-loop recycled paint container initiative, developed in partnership with Paint360, to enhance the recyclability and reuse of plastic paint packaging. Launched in 2022, the initiative focuses on recovering post-use paint containers, removing residual paint, and reprocessing the plastic into new paint …
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SIG and Meliha Dairy develop new carton packaging for organic dairy beverage launch
SIG has collaborated with UAE-based dairy company Meliha Dairy, a premium organic dairy brand produced by the Sharjah Agriculture and Livestock Production Establishment (Ektifa), to develop an Organic Suhoor Drink packaged in a 200 ml carton format for distribution during Ramadan across the UAE. The product was developed and test-filled …
Sharakah signs MoU with Ocean of Majan to support industrial packaging manufacturing in Oman
Oman: Sharakah, Oman’s SME development company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ocean of Majan International Commercial Services LLC, the company behind the Bagpak brand of industrial packaging solutions. The partnership is aimed at supporting SMEs operating in key industrial sectors and strengthening local packaging manufacturing capabilities. Under …
Borouge International formed as global polyolefins leader following OMV and XRG deal completion
The completion of the strategic transaction between OMV and XRG has resulted in the formation of Borouge International, positioning the company as the world’s fourth-largest polyolefins producer and a major new force in global materials supply. The new entity has been created through the combination of Borouge and Borealis, alongside the acquisition of NOVA Chemicals for $13.4 billion, establishing a …
Henkel to acquire OLAPLEX to expand premium hair care portfolio
Henkel has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of OLAPLEX, a premium hair care brand, at an offer price of USD 2.06 per share, implying a total transaction value of USD 1.4 billion. The transaction has been unanimously approved by OLAPLEX’s Board of Directors. Advent, OLAPLEX’s controlling shareholder, has …
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Esko advances corrugated prepress automation with Auto PlatePatcher
Esko has introduced Auto PlatePatcher within its Flexo Front End platform, targeting automation of plate patch creation in corrugated flexographic prepress. The solution has received the Innovation Excellence award at the FPPA Excellence in Flexo Awards. In corrugated post-print flexo, patching is a critical step where multiple image elements are arranged …
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Unilever announces $20bn foods business combination deal with McCormick & Company
Unilever has announced an agreement to combine Unilever’s Foods business with McCormick, forming a global flavour-focused entity with combined revenues of approximately $20 billion based on fiscal year 2025 data. The transaction will bring together established brands including Knorr, Hellmann’s and McCormick, alongside growth-oriented brands such as Cholula, Maille and …
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The Coca-Cola system announces R17.6 billion investment in South Africa
The The Coca-Cola Company and its authorised bottling partners, Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa and Coca-Cola Peninsula Beverages, have announced a planned investment of R17.6 billion (approximately $1 billion) in South Africa through 2030. The announcement was made at the South Africa Investment Conference in Johannesburg by Luis Felipe Avellar, president …
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