In an exclusive interview with Ben Daniel, Chief Editor of Packaging MEA, Huhtamaki Flexibles outlines its strategic expansion in the Middle East through the launch of a new Pouching Hub and a strengthened focus on sustainable packaging solutions to meet rising regional demand. Huhtamaki Flexibles UAE marked a major milestone in its …
Fedrigoni Showcases New Luxury Packaging Papers in Dubai, Expands IMEA Footprint
At a high-profile event in Dubai, Fedrigoni and its regional partner Orchid Gulf FZ LLC unveiled a portfolio of newly developed premium paper substrates—targeted squarely at the luxury packaging sector. Ben Daniel, Chief Editor of Packaging MEA, reports. Fedrigoni, the Italian-based global leader in premium paper solutions, unveiled its latest collection of high-end packaging substrates …
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KHS Sets Emission Reduction Targets Following SBTi Validation
KHS Group, a supplier of packaging and filling systems, has announced new climate action targets following the validation of its sustainability roadmap by the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The development includes measurable emission reductions across its value chain, with a long-term aim of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. The company, part of …
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Arabian Farms Joins Al Ain Group After Strategic Sale by SEDCO and Bugshan
Arabian Farms, a poultry and egg producer in the region, has been acquired by Al Ain Farms Group (AAFG), a UAE-based entity consolidating five local protein producers. The transaction marks the exit of Saudi investors SEDCO Holding and Bugshan Investment, who co-founded Arabian Farms in 1978. Over the decades, the company became a key …
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HEIDELBERG Introduces VLF Cartonmaster CX 145 at 175th Anniversary Event
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) has unveiled its latest addition to the packaging print market—the Cartonmaster CX 145—during its 175th anniversary celebrations in Wiesloch-Walldorf, Germany. The new very large format (VLF) press targets high-volume folding carton production, especially in the food, beverage, and consumer goods sectors. The CX 145, classified in format class 6 …
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Domino Unveils Cx150i for Smudge-Resistant Shelf-Ready Packaging Codes
Domino Printing Sciences has introduced the Cx150i, a new piezo inkjet (PIJ) printer designed to handle the growing demand for high-resolution coding on coated, shelf-ready packaging. As more manufacturers move away from plain cardboard to non-porous materials with stronger shelf presence, reliable coding on these surfaces has become a packaging challenge. The Cx150i …
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EcoVerHighPlus: Constantia and Delica Launches Recyclable Coffee Pack
Constantia Flexibles has launched EcoVerHighPlus, a mono polypropylene (PP) laminate designed to replace conventional multi-material structures in coffee packaging. Developed in partnership with Delica AG—part of the Swiss-based Migros Industrie—the new soft bag format meets the demanding requirements of both ground coffee and whole beans, with a clear eye on recyclability. EcoVerHighPlus …
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From Load to Label: BOBST Robotics Power the Future of Corrugated Packaging
BOBST is scaling up its robotic capabilities, streamlining packaging lines across the corrugated industry. Two years after acquiring Dücker Robotics, BOBST has embedded robotic systems across its corrugated product lines. These systems now handle tasks like loading, palletizing, labeling, and wrapping—areas once reliant on manual labor. “Our customers in the corrugated …
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Borouge and Mubadala Bio Deal Boosts UAE-Made Medical Packaging
ABU DHABI, UAE – Borouge and Mubadala Bio have signed a partnership to strengthen local manufacturing of medical products, with a focus on packaging and polymer materials made in the UAE. The agreement, signed during the Make it in the Emirates event, supports the country’s push for industrial self-reliance under the Operation …
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Fi Africa and ProPak MENA 2025 Spotlight Industrial Growth and Packaging Innovation in Egypt
The 13th edition of Fi Africa and ProPak MENA is set to take place from June 2–4, 2025, at the Egypt International Exhibition Center, with support from the Ministries of Trade & Industry and Environment. As Egypt’s food market saw a 35% growth in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 125.4 …