Berry Global and Mars have announced the switch of Mars’ pantry jars for M&M’S®, SKITTLES®, and STARBURST® brands to 100% recycled plastic, excluding the jar lids. This update follows a 2022 launch of jars made with 15% recycled plastic, marking a significant step in their ongoing sustainability collaboration. The new jars, available in 60-, 81-, …
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In January 2023, a coalition of NGOs—ClientEarth, Surfrider Foundation Europe, and Zero Waste France—filed a lawsuit against Danone, accusing the company of failing to comply with France’s duty of vigilance law regarding plastic use. Following mediation ordered by the Paris Judicial Court, the two parties have now reached an agreement, ending the legal proceedings. As …
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BEEAH, a leader in sustainability and innovation in the UAE, has partnered with Greenthesis, an Italian company specializing in industrial waste management and environmental services, to develop the Middle East’s first polyethylene (PE) film recycling facility in Sharjah. The facility will be located within BEEAH’s integrated waste management complex in the Al Sajaa area. …
Plastlit S.A., a packaging company based in Ecuador, has developed a new method to integrate post-consumer polystyrene into food packaging, using Gneuss OMNI recycling technology. This marks a significant step toward sustainable packaging solutions in Latin America, particularly in Ecuador. Founded over 55 years ago, Plastlit initially focused on flexible packaging for the food industry …
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Agthia Group PJSC has increased its stake in Egypt’s Abu Auf to 80% after acquiring an additional 10% share. The move strengthens Agthia’s position in the packaged food sector while reinforcing its partnership with the Egyptian healthy snacks and coffee brand. The Auf family will continue to manage operations, focusing on product innovation and …
Espoo, Finland – Metsä Group’s innovation arm, Metsä Spring, has commenced pre-commercial sales of its three-dimensional, wood-based packaging solution, Muoto™. The packaging, developed at a demo plant in collaboration with Valmet, has been in production in Äänekoski, Finland, since May 2022. Designed as a durable and recyclable alternative to plastic, Muoto is aimed …
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Hybrid Software’s BrandZ business unit has launched iC3D Suite 10.5, a real-time 3D packaging mockup solution aimed at improving design and production workflows for packaging professionals. The latest update introduces several enhancements, including a new Artwork Layout Editor for flexible bags. This feature allows designers to adjust panel layouts within bag templates …
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Accra, Ghana: The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has partnered with Ghana-based Mohinani Group to advance plastic recycling in West Africa. As part of the initiative, IFC will provide a $37 million loan to Mohinani subsidiaries Polytank Ghana and Sonnex Packaging Nigeria to establish polyethylene terephthalate (PET) recycling …
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Dubai, UAE: IFFCO Group, a UAE-based multinational FMCG company, marked three decades at Gulfood 2025 with a showcase featuring a range of products, including carbon-neutral oils and alternative proteins, as part of its focus on sustainable packaging and food innovation. In addition to its presence on the exhibition floor, IFFCO Group executives participated …
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BEEAH, a sustainability leader based in the UAE, recently met with Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to discuss potential collaborations on sustainable waste management solutions for Uganda. The meeting, held during the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi, aimed to explore ways to adapt BEEAH’s successful waste management models, used in the UAE, …
