The Circular Packaging Association (CPA) and the Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) announced in Dubai on 15 September 2026 that they had signed a memorandum of understanding to advance packaging circularity across the UAE and wider GCC. The agreement establishes cooperation on policy engagement, knowledge exchange, industry advocacy, research, awareness …
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Dubai Central Laboratory has introduced a food testing service to verify nutritional declarations on packaged food, with an A-to-E classification reported as part of the initiative to improve the reliability of on-pack information. It uses laboratory analysis to check whether the nutritional values printed on packaging correspond with the contents of the …
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Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) and Gulftainer announced on 30 September 2026 that they had signed an agreement to expand aluminium exports from the UAE’s East Coast. The agreement forms part of EGA’s strategy to strengthen the efficiency and resilience of its outbound logistics, supporting continued growth and deliveries to customers in …
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SIG announced two additions to its SIG Neo aseptic carton filling machine portfolio in Dubai on October 1, 2026, targeting food and beverage producers seeking additional capacity within existing production facilities. The SIG Neo XSlim 32 Aseptic fills 32,000 SIG XSlimBloc single-serve cartons per hour and accommodates nine pack …
Pakistan’s federal cabinet approved a pharmaceutical track and trace system that will require manufacturers and importers to place standardised 2D barcodes and serialisation data on medicine packaging. The measure is intended to help regulators identify counterfeit products in Pakistan. The cabinet also approved amendments to drug labelling and packing rules. …
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Domino Printing Sciences has launched the Ax560i continuous inkjet (CIJ) printer, adding predictive maintenance and print quality controls to its Ax-Series coding and marking range. The company says the system is intended for packaging manufacturers managing operator turnover, labour shortages and unplanned production stoppages. Domino will display the printer at PACK …
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Seiko Epson Corporation launched CONTOURJET, a brand for its direct-to-shape printing system, in Tokyo on 16 September 2026. The company said the system combines inkjet printing with robotics to decorate three-dimensional objects, targeting applications in sports equipment, automotive parts and industrial products. The launch brings together the printing system, inks, …
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Messe Düsseldorf has announced that the next Interpack will take place in Düsseldorf, Germany, from 10 to 15 June 2029, with a six-day schedule running from Sunday to Friday. The processing and packaging trade fair will move to an early summer date following its 2026 edition. The organiser said the …
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ECKART is marking its 150th anniversary in 2026, tracing its development from a goldbeating workshop founded in Fürth, Germany, in 1876 to a manufacturer of pigments and printing inks serving customers worldwide. The company, now based in Hartenstein and part of ALTANA AG, produces metallic and pearlescent pigments used in coatings, …
The World Packaging Organisation (WPO) is drawing attention to how packaging design can reduce food loss and waste ahead of the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste on 29 September. The organisation says packaging designed for its intended use can protect food during distribution and storage, extend shelf …
