The Coca-Cola Company has announced the appointment of Luis Felipe Avellar as president of its Africa operating unit, effective September 1. Avellar, currently leading Coca-Cola’s Mexico operations, will succeed Luisa Ortega, who will transition to a new role as president of the company’s Europe operating unit. Avellar will be based in Johannesburg and report to …
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SIG has introduced a new recycle-ready bag-in-box packaging solution for wine, using its SIG Terra RecShield BD laminate and SIG Terra FlexTap. The new offering is designed to meet the performance demands of wine distribution while also aligning with recyclability criteria. The bag-in-box format marks SIG’s first wine packaging to be recognized under the APR …
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The Coca-Cola Foundation (TCCF) and the Global Environment and Technology Foundation (GETF) have partnered with Saudi Arabia’s women-led technology company Naqaa Solutions for Environmental Services to advance packaging waste reduction and recovery efforts in the Kingdom. Through the company’s platform, Lesser App, the initiative will implement targeted PET plastic collection …
Toyo Ink Europe N.V., part of Japan’s Artience Group, has introduced a new UV flexographic ink system, Steraflex® GIO UV, developed for applications with strict migration requirements. The new product will be showcased at Labelexpo Europe 2025 in Barcelona this September. Designed for use on labels, sleeves, and other packaging formats, …
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[DUBAI, UAE – August 1, 2025] Trident Group has opened a new office in Dubai, marking a significant step in its international expansion strategy. The Indian business conglomerate, known as the world’s largest manufacturer of terry towels, aims to leverage Dubai’s strategic location to extend its footprint across the GCC, Africa, and CIS regions. The …
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[Nairobi, Kenya – July 31, 2025] A regional learning exchange on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and circularity concluded in Nairobi, Kenya, following a week-long engagement between Kenyan and Rwandan stakeholders. The initiative, organised by the Kenya Plastics Pact (KPP) in partnership with Rwanda’s Ministry of Environment and GIZ (WCE Project), focused on sharing …
Imdaad has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Enviroserve Services to promote responsible e-waste collection and recycling across key developments in Dubai. Under the agreement, Enviroserve will install smart e-waste bins, skips, and recycling points in facilities managed by Imdaad, primarily within the Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA). The initiative …
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Al Meera Consumer Goods Company (Q.P.S.C.), in partnership with Al Rayan Bank and the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, marked International Plastic Bag Free Day on July 3 with the launch of a nationwide reusable bag campaign under the slogan “I am not made of plastic.” The initiative introduced …
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Fujifilm is set to introduce the Jet Press 1160CF continuous feed inkjet press to the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region, adding to its existing Jet Press 1160 line-up. The new model complements the Jet Press 1160CFG, unveiled at drupa 2024, and targets a wide range of commercial print applications including direct …
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Siegwerk Druckfarben AG & Co. KGaA has signed an agreement to acquire Allinova, a specialty chemicals company based in Hengelo, the Netherlands, known for its expertise in water-based dispersions. The deal, announced on August 11, 2025, aims to strengthen Siegwerk’s coatings business, particularly in functional coatings for packaging. Allinova’s product range includes polymer dispersions, wax …
