Packaging MEA https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Home UFlex invests US$126m in Egypt aseptic packaging plant Baladna reports 2025 water, energy and emissions progress in Qatar Durst Group to acquire MPS, expanding its label printing platform ALPLA and CCL Label launch recyclable PET beverage can for existing filling lines SÜDPACK expands mono-PP spouted pouch range for European dairy market L&Z Integrated Farms refreshes packaging for yoghurt range in Nigeria Kraft Heinz targets packaging and product innovation as part of US$600m growth investment BASF raises 2026 outlook as materials and industrial businesses strengthen earnings Alcoa’s US$5.6bn South32 deal puts South Africa’s aluminium packaging supply chain in focus Coca-Cola sharpens packaging identity under new global visual system across EMEA and Latin America Taghleef Industries introduces PVC-free PP graphic films for signage and display applications AuraVeo turns El Caficultor coffee packaging into a direct subscription channel DEWA employees recycle nearly 119,000 bottles and cans in Dubai GEW launches EOS UV power and control platform at LOUPE Americas Vibe Closure Systems launches industrial pail and drum closure portfolio Husky launches HyCAP 4.0 tooling for beverage closure production Flint Group Digital Xeikon partners with Xerox to expand digital press access Indorama Ventures and REBHAN launch glass-like PET packaging for global beauty brand Mondelēz International switches PET cookie trays to FSC-certified paper WPO launches World Packaging Day to highlight packaging’s role in society Aptar Beauty EMEA develops pump for L’Occitane’s refillable hand care range IPAK builds value-added film capacity as it extends international footprint Pavati Plastics advances South African CPP film production with five-layer COLINES line BOBST puts automation and digitalisation at centre of 2026 corrugated agenda SmartSolve introduces recyclable release liner for pressure-sensitive labels Noon Food introduces limited-edition illustrated paper delivery bags in the UAE UFlex posts sharp Q1 earnings growth as MEA packaging volumes rise 14.9% UNIDO and Japan equip Cairo laboratory to test sustainable alternatives to single-use plastics MM Board & Paper agrees to acquire R.D.M. Arnsberg cartonboard mill Sihl launches coated PE film range for print-on-demand labels under EU PPWR Futamura and Bio4life launch compostable label ahead of EU packaging rules EGA completes acquisition of 80% stake in Italian aluminium recycler Eco Green Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages, ExxonMobil and Filmtec develop downgauged stretch film for pallet wrapping PAKPRO Kenya and Scouts launch TUWEZESHE program to promote recycling in 150 schools Mars Gulf and Choithrams explore Gen Z expectations for FMCG packaging and retail Metsä Board to modernise Kemi mill winder for corrugated packaging kraftliner Egypt moves towards EPR system for packaging waste GRA expands packaging technology network with two new members Stahl updates Sensora haptic coatings for food and non-food packaging Boretech and ECC plan Africa’s first dedicated PET-tray recycling line Huhtamaki CEO Ralf K. Wunderlich wins 2026 European CEO award for sustainable packaging leadership Amcor and Tiptree address recycled-content challenge with certified 30% PCR logistics films Cerm introduces cloud-based O2 MIS for label and packaging converters Hybrid Software Helix launches Mako Core 9 for faster packaging prepress workflows Sun Chemical and Cyngient partner on narrow-web label inks, coatings and adhesives ABG Girona enters new phase as flexible packaging centre of excellence in Girona Sonoco to raise EMEA recycled paperboard prices by €60 per tonne Mondi develops laser-marked packaging concept for e-commerce applications Tetra Pak launches industrial bioreactor to support downstream food packaging