Stora Enso has introduced Performa Lumi, a new GC1 folding boxboard developed for applications requiring strong visual performance and efficient material use. The product is produced on the company’s BM6 packaging board line in Oulu, Finland, and expands the existing Performa range alongside Performa Nova. According to the company, Performa Lumi is intended …
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Nestlé’s iconic Maggi has partnered with kitchen appliance manufacturer Ninja to introduce a new range of Maggi Air Fryer mixes across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), responding to rising demand for convenient, appliance-specific home cooking solutions. The collaboration combines Maggi’s culinary expertise with Ninja’s strong presence in the air fryer category, targeting consumers seeking …
ExxonMobil Signature Polymers has collaborated with Windmöller & Hölscher, B&B and Henkel to develop a recyclable mono-material polyethylene pouch for flexible packaging applications. The development addresses industry efforts to replace multi-material structures, including PP/PE and BOPP-based laminates, that present challenges for mechanical recycling. The project aligns with increasing regulatory pressure, …
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Precautionary recalls of infant formula products across the Middle East and North Africa have expanded, bringing renewed focus on batch traceability and regulatory coordination in the packaged nutrition sector. Earlier this month, Nestlé announced a voluntary recall of selected batches of its NAN, S-26 and ALFAMINO infant formula products distributed …
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Tetra Pak has announced a €60 million investment in a new pilot plant in Lund, Sweden, to advance its paper-based barrier technology for aseptic beverage cartons. The facility aims to accelerate the development of packaging that replaces the traditional aluminium foil layer with a paper-based barrier. The initiative is part of the company’s broader commitment …
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Turkish firm EROĞLU Global Holding A.Ş. has signed an agreement with the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) to build a carton and packaging factory in Egypt’s Qantara West Industrial Zone. The project will cover 70,000 m² with a total investment of USD 175 million. The factory will produce Tetra Pak units, carton boxes, and sheets, …
Coveris has partnered with Rowse® Honey, a Valeo Foods Group brand, to deliver a redesigned packaging solution for the Rowse Manuka Honey range, introducing advanced label technology aimed at improving product visibility, differentiation, and environmental impact. The packaging revamp features label innovations developed and printed by Coveris, following a nine-month development …
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Mondi has partnered with UK-based biomaterials developer Kelpi and sachet manufacturer Guardpack to conduct early-stage trials of seaweed- and paper-based materials for wet wipe and liquid-filled sachet packaging. The initiative reflects growing efforts within the packaging sector to address the environmental limitations of conventional plastic sachets, which remain difficult to recycle through existing waste collection …
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ePac Flexible Packaging has unveiled a new line of Easy Open Barrier Films, developed to improve consumer usability while maintaining high product protection standards for coffee brands. The new films feature a peelable structure designed to eliminate the need for scissors or tear notches, aiming to streamline the opening process for …
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Comexi has reached a total of 30 Offset CI Evolution printing press installations globally by 2025, according to a company announcement. Two of these installations were repeat orders placed in the past year. The Offset CI Evolution was commercially launched in 2015. It operates with a 100% solvent-free process and uses electron beam (EB) curing …
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