South Africa’s paper recycling rate has reached 63.3 percent, reflecting continued recovery activity across the country’s waste management system, according to the Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa, which represents the country’s paper and pulp manufacturing sector. The figure indicates stable recovery levels supported by established collection networks and consistent demand …
Boxon launches first food-contact approved rPET Big Bags in EMEA
Boxon is launching a new generation of recycled polyethylene terephthalate rPET Big Bags across Europe, Middle East and Africa starting in week 12 introducing what it describes as the first recycled Big Bag approved for direct food contact in the region. The product is manufactured from recycled PET bottles and is …
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Aptar introduces auto-loading dropper system, redefining precision dispensing in beauty packaging
A new dispensing solution developed by AptarGroup highlights a shift in packaging innovation within the beauty segment, focusing on precision dosing, hygiene, and functional design. The NeoDropper Autoload replaces the conventional rubber bulb dropper with a mechanically actuated system that automatically loads a fixed dose of product during opening. The …
Fibre Circle rolls out Gauteng drive to boost beverage carton recycling
SOUTH AFRICA: Fibre Circle has launched a Gauteng-wide campaign aimed at increasing the collection and recycling of liquid board packaging (LBP), targeting improved recovery of used beverage cartons across the province. The initiative, led by the producer responsibility organisation (PRO) for South Africa’s paper and paper packaging sector, was …
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GPGI appoints Robert Domodossola as President and CEO of Husky Technologies
Husky Technologies has appointed Robert Domodossola as its President and Chief Executive Officer, following a leadership decision by its parent company, GPGI, Inc. Domodossola brings close to 30 years of experience within Husky, having joined the company in 1996. During his tenure, he has held a range of senior leadership roles …
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Aluminium supply concerns grow as Bahrain shipments halt and Qatar smelter shutdown looms
Aluminium supply concerns are intensifying across the Gulf region following disruptions to shipments from Bahrain and growing uncertainty around regional smelter operations, raising potential implications for downstream industries including packaging. Industry reports indicate that shipments from Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) have been affected, while attention is also turning to possible operational risks in …
$10.3 billion Sealed Air acquisition approved by stockholders, with implications for Middle East and GCC packaging markets
Stockholders of Sealed Air have approved the company’s proposed acquisition by an affiliate of Clayton, Dubilier & Rice(CD&R), marking a key step toward the completion of the $10.3 billion transaction that will take the global packaging supplier private. The approval was confirmed during a special meeting of stockholders held on February 25, 2026. The transaction remains …
CCL Industries signs agreement to acquire Sleever International to strengthen sleeve labelling portfolio
CCL Industries Inc. has signed a binding option agreement to acquire Sleever International Company SA, a global provider of shrink sleeve labelling solutions and application equipment for consumer packaged goods and healthcare markets. Headquartered near Paris, France, Sleever operates 11 manufacturing facilities across Canada, Europe, China and Brazil, offering shrink …
Indorama Ventures, Nigerian Breweries and Genesis Energy partner to develop one of Africa’s largest rPET production facilities by 2027
Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited has entered into a partnership with Nigerian Breweries Plc and Genesis Power & Energy Solutions Ltd to establish a large-scale food-grade recycled PET (rPET) production facility in Lagos, Nigeria. The planned facility will have an annual production capacity of approximately 45,000 tonnes of rPET resin …
Germany approves new packaging law aligned with EU PPWR
Germany’s Federal Cabinet has approved the Packaging Law Implementation Act (VerpackDG), updating national packaging legislation to align with the European Union’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). The new law will replace the Packaging Act (VerpackG) introduced in 2019. The legislation strengthens extended producer responsibility (EPR), requiring companies placing packaging on the German market to …
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