Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) has invested in a new bottling line in Namibia, aimed at increasing the plant’s production capacity by 30%. The new line is capable of producing 27,000 bottles per hour, supporting the company’s growth and efficiency. The investment also includes a new water treatment plant featuring advanced water recovery technology …
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Indian packaging company AGI Greenpac Limited has opened a new regional office in Dubai, expanding its footprint in the Middle East. The move is aimed at supporting the growing demand for high-quality packaging solutions in the region, particularly in the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical sectors. The Middle East glass packaging market is projected …
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The Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) convened its fifth and final panel discussion for 2024, focusing on sustainable packaging solutions amid growing environmental challenges. Titled “Packaging Innovation: Influence on Environment and Health”, the event brought together experts from government, academia, and the private sector to address the environmental and health impacts of modern packaging. …
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Guerlain has chosen Aptar Beauty as the supplier for pumps in its L’Art & La Matière collection, encompassing both fragrances and personal care products. The collaboration highlights Aptar Beauty’s Sensea fragrance pump and GSA dispensing pump, aligning functionality with Guerlain’s emphasis on luxury and refillability. The Sensea fragrance pump is utilized for all …
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ULMA Packaging has established a new office in Dubai, UAE, as part of its strategy to enhance its footprint in the Middle East. The move aims to provide closer support to key industries, including fresh food, ready meals, and medical devices. The Dubai office reflects ULMA’s commitment to delivering more efficient services and …
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ALPLA has inaugurated a €60 million recycling facility in Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal, marking its entry into South Africa’s PET recycling market. Spanning 90,000 square meters, the plant aims to produce up to 35,000 tonnes of recycled PET (rPET) annually starting in 2025, contributing to the country’s circular economy and meeting growing demands for sustainable packaging …
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Borouge, a petrochemical company specializing in polyolefin solutions, has entered a strategic partnership with the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) to advance artificial intelligence (AI) research, foster innovation, and offer student internship opportunities. The collaboration aims to bolster AI and digitalization initiatives at Borouge, supporting industries such as energy, healthcare, …
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Blowplast, a Nairobi-based converter, has successfully integrated up to 50% post-consumer recycled (PCR) content in its blow-molded lubricant bottles, surpassing a sustainability benchmark set by East African brand owners. This milestone was achieved through the partial replacement of traditional HDPE with ExxonMobil’s Enable™ 4002 performance polyethylene. The challenge arose when local brand owners …
Berry Global has introduced its new DecoFusion™ tube technology, designed to improve branding and sustainability in the packaging market. The patented technology allows for 360° uninterrupted artwork and features thinner sidewalls, reducing material usage while enhancing the consumer experience. The new tubes are constructed using a hybrid technology process that combines high-resolution graphics …
Indorama Ventures has announced a collaboration with Suntory, ENEOS Corporation, Mitsubishi Corporation, Iwatani, and Neste to launch the world’s first commercially produced PET bottles made from bio-paraxylene. The innovative bottles, made from used cooking oil, mark a significant step in sustainable packaging, with the potential to reduce CO2 emissions in PET production. Starting …
