Packaging manufacturer ALPLA and Austrian micronutrient company BIOGENA have partnered to develop a recyclable packaging can made from bio-based polyethylene (bio-PE), using sugar cane processing waste as the raw material. The new packaging, known as the “eco-can,” uses residual plant materials from sugar production. These by-products are fermented into bioethanol …
Amcor offers flexible and rigid packaging solutions for de-icing salt applications
Amcor is supplying a combination of rigid and flexible packaging formats for de-icing salt products, targeting increased demand for varied formats in the European industrial salts market. The company’s offering includes containers, trigger sprays, jerry cans, and bags, aiming to address functional requirements such as durability, moisture resistance, and ease of …
Coca‑Cola pilots multipack without plastic film in France and Germany
Coca‑Cola in France and Germany has begun a pilot project for a next‑generation multipack format that eliminates traditional plastic shrink wrap on large PET bottle packs. The initiative, conducted with its bottling partner Coca‑Cola Europacific Partners, replaces the plastic film with strategically placed glue dots to hold bottles together and a recyclable …
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IFFCO appoints Abdul Wahab Al-Halabi as executive chairman to lead new board
IFFCO Group, a UAE-based multinational in the fast-moving consumer goods sector, appointed Abdul Wahab Al-Halabi as its new Executive Chairman at the end of 2025. The leadership change is part of a broader move to strengthen the company’s governance framework and long-term growth strategy. In addition to the appointment, IFFCO …
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L’Oréal launches €100 million L’AcceleratOR program with focus on packaging innovation
L’Oréal has launched L’AcceleratOR, a €100 million sustainable innovation program designed to accelerate scalable solutions addressing climate, nature, and circularity challenges. Run over five years in partnership with the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL), the program will support pilot-ready technologies and enable selected companies to develop and scale …
Batelco becomes first in Bahrain to introduce SIM cards made entirely from recycled plastic
Batelco, a telecommunications company under the Beyon Group, has introduced SIM cards made entirely from recycled plastic, making it the first operator in Bahrain to adopt this environmentally focused initiative. The new Eco-SIM cards are produced using 100% recycled polystyrene, primarily sourced from discarded refrigerators and other household appliances. The move …
SIG launches camel milk in aseptic cartons in Saudi Arabia
SIG has entered a new product category with the launch of camel milk in aseptic cartons in Saudi Arabia. The product, NOUG Camel UHT Milk from Sawani, part of the MILAF Global Food Company, is produced and co-packaged locally by United National Dairy Co. The launch marks the first time camel milk has …
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Stora Enso introduces Performa Lumi GC1 folding boxboard
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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Maggi partners with Ninja to launch air fryer mixes in retail-ready pack formats across MENA
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, W&H, B&B and Henkel develop recyclable mono-material PE pouch
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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