Edita Food Industries S.A.E. (EFID.CA on the Egyptian Exchange & EFID.L on the London Stock Exchange) has entered the Iraqi market through a strategic partnership with Tuama Jebur Abbas (TJA), a Baghdad-based snack manufacturer. The agreement includes the acquisition of a 49% stake in TJA for $8 million, alongside the establishment of Edita Iraq …
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Mondi, a global player in sustainable packaging and paper, has earned recognition at the 2025 WorldStar Packaging Awards, with 10 of its innovative products receiving accolades. The awards, hosted annually by the World Packaging Organisation, honor excellence in packaging design and technology worldwide. “Mondi receiving more WorldStar awards than ever before highlights the …
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ALPLA Group, the Austria-based global packaging and recycling company, recorded significant growth in 2024, reporting a 4% increase in turnover to €4.9 billion from the previous year’s €4.7 billion. The company also expanded its workforce to 24,350 employees across 200 locations in 46 countries, including 365 apprentices, underscoring its commitment to professional training. …
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Smurfit Westrock has inaugurated the Morocco Experience Center in Rabat, marking Africa’s first innovation hub dedicated to the cardboard packaging industry. The center, equipped with advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, predictive analytics, and virtual reality, is part of Smurfit Westrock’s global network of 30 interconnected centers. Supported by over 1,600 designers worldwide, the …
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Sukkur Beverages’ new Aqua Fina production facility in Pakistan, inaugurated on January 6, 2025, marks a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to sustainability and innovation. The state-of-the-art plant is designed to be self-sustaining and eco-friendly, showcasing the leadership of Madam Sayeeda Leghari. The inauguration was attended by Eugene Willemsen, CEO of International Beverages …
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NILE Recycling Company, based in Egypt, has signed a contract for the installation of a Starlinger recoS-STAR PET 165 recycling line, announced at Arabplast 2025 in Dubai. This cutting-edge technology aims to enhance the production of high-quality recycled PET, advancing sustainability and operational efficiency in the region. Mohamed Sa’adany, Co-Founder and CEO of …
Songwon Industrial Co., Ltd. has partnered with Altek International FZE to expand the availability of PVC stabilizers in the Middle East. Effective January 1, 2025, the collaboration aims to address the region’s growing demand for PVC solutions in industries such as construction, packaging, and electrical. SONGWON, headquartered in South Korea, is a global …
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SA Litho Label Printers, in partnership with ROTOCON, has introduced the Pantec RHINO E flatbed finishing system to South Africa—the first installation of its kind in the country. The advanced system, known for its foil stamping, embossing, and multi-foil capabilities, aims to elevate the standard of premium label production, particularly in the wine and …
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Bakcycle Recycling, a subsidiary of Bakioğlu Holding, has begun operations in Izmir, Türkiye, recycling post-consumer low-density polyethylene (LDPE) packaging waste into high-quality granules. The facility, operational since late 2023, leverages TOMRA’s sensor-based sorting technologies to meet stringent recycling demands and produce granules for flexible packaging manufacturers. Occupying a 20,000 m² area, the facility …
Dr. Yasmine Fouad, Egypt’s Minister of Environment, inaugurated the first production line in the country dedicated to recycling used cardboard packaging. Located at Uniboard’s factory in Sadat City, the facility was established in collaboration with Tetra Pak and Uniboard, two key players in the packaging sector. The project, which covers 1,000 square meters, has …
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