Dubai Municipality has launched an advanced nanoparticle detection laboratory capable of identifying titanium dioxide and other nanoscale materials in food products within five minutes, marking a significant step in strengthening food safety and regulatory oversight across the emirate. While the facility is initially focused on food testing, the development carries important …
Tetra Pak and Jealsa launch carton packaging for shelf-stable tuna
Tetra Pak and Spanish seafood producer Jealsa have introduced what they describe as the industry’s first carton packaging format for shelf-stable tuna using the Tetra Recart® system. The product was launched in Sweden in May 2026 through retailer Axfood in a 200 ml Mini format and is now being made …
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Sainsbury’s expands on-pack fibre labelling across 500 products
Sainsbury’s is expanding the use of front-of-pack nutritional labelling as part of a wider initiative aimed at increasing fibre consumption and fruit and vegetable intake across the UK by 2030. The retailer has announced that its “Full on Fibre” label will be rolled out across more than 500 products, …
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Hotpack and HZ Corporation establish joint venture for paper-based foodservice packaging
Hotpack has entered into a joint venture with Malaysia-based HZ Corporation to expand the availability of paper-based foodservice packaging across multiple international markets. Announced on 18 June 2026, the partnership has been formalised through the establishment of HZP Eco Packaging. The venture will focus on supplying paper-based alternatives to single-use …
Innovia Films and PureCycle develop recycled-content white BOPP film
Innovia Films and PureCycle Technologies have successfully produced and evaluated a white cavitated biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) film containing more than 40% post-consumer recycled (PCR) polypropylene, marking a development in the use of recycled content for flexible packaging applications. The film was manufactured using PureCycle’s PureFive Choice recycled polypropylene resin …
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KHS advances adhesive-based multipack solution for beverage packaging
KHS is promoting its Nature MultiPack system, an adhesive-based secondary packaging solution that groups beverage cans and PET bottles without the use of shrink film, cardboard wraps or plastic rings. The system uses a series of adhesive dots to bond individual containers into multipacks of four, six or eight …
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Tetra Pak launches 48 oz Tetra Brik Aseptic Edge carton in North America
Tetra Pak has introduced a new 48 oz (1,420 ml) format for its Tetra Brik Aseptic Edge carton package in the United States and Canada, expanding its aseptic carton portfolio for dairy and beverage applications. The new format is designed for products including milk, creamers, juice, plant-based beverages and ready-to-drink coffee. …
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Emirates Biotech to present Embio PLA biopolymers at Saudi Plastics & Petrochem 2026
Emirates Biotech will exhibit at Saudi Plastics & Petrochem 2026, which will be held from 21–24 June at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Centre. The company will take part in the UAE Pavilion and present its Embio PLA biopolymers to visitors. The event will also serve as the company’s formal …
L’Oréal launches global #JoinTheRefillMovement campaign to promote refillable beauty packaging
L’Oréal has launched the latest edition of its global #JoinTheRefillMovement campaign, expanding efforts to promote refillable packaging across its beauty, skincare, fragrance, makeup and haircare brands. Timed to coincide with World Refill Day on 16 June, the initiative focuses on increasing consumer awareness and adoption of refill formats as part …
Morocco Hosts Egyptian Food and Packaging Trade Mission to Boost Business Ties
Morocco has hosted a trade mission of 31 Egyptian companies from the food, printing and packaging sectors, as both countries seek to expand bilateral trade and business partnerships. The mission was organised by the Egyptian Food Export Council in cooperation with the Egyptian Embassy in Morocco, the Egyptian Commercial Representation Authority, …
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