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Smurfit Westrock launches Africa’s first packaging innovation center in Morocco

  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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NILE Recycling partners with Starlinger for advanced PET recycling line at Arabplast 2025

  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 …

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Bakcycle achieves high-quality recycling of flexible packaging using TOMRA technology

  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 …

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Berry and VOID revolutionize pet food packaging with recyclable PE film

  Berry Global Group, Inc. and VOID Technologies have partnered to commercialize a high-performance polyethylene (PE) film designed for pet food packaging. The collaboration combines VOID’s patented VO+™ technology with Berry’s expertise in film formulation and machine-direction orientation (MDO) processes to create a recyclable all-PE solution.   The newly developed film offers enhanced strength, toughness, …

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Minister of Environment inaugurates Egypt’s first cardboard recycling line

  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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Amazon revamps device packaging with sustainability in focus

  Amazon has unveiled a redesigned packaging approach for its Echo, Kindle, and Fire TV devices, emphasizing increased use of recycled materials and reduced environmental impact. The initiative aligns with the company’s broader sustainability goals under The Climate Pledge, which aims for net-zero carbon emissions by 2040.   Key updates include a shift to packaging …

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EAD reports 364 million plastic bags saved since 2022 ban

  The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has announced that 364 million single-use plastic bags have been eliminated since the introduction of a ban on 1st June 2022 under the emirate’s Single-Use Plastic Policy. This reduction is equivalent to 2,400 tonnes of plastic and 547,000 tonnes of greenhouse gases, comparable to the emissions from …

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Zayed Higher Organisation opens food packaging centre for People of Determination

  The Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination has launched a new food products packaging centre at its Innovation Centre in Al Bahia, Abu Dhabi. The facility was inaugurated in the presence of Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan.   The centre, developed in partnership with Fresh on Table, will employ People …

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Peroni revamps packaging with bold Italian style to boost global appeal

  Peroni Nastro Azzurro, the Italian beer brand established in Rome in 1963, has introduced a revamped secondary packaging design. Created by Bristol-based agency Outlaw, this marks the first global update to the brand’s packaging since 2018. The redesign aims to enhance shelf visibility and strengthen the brand’s premium image across its 70 global markets. …

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Juthor Paper partners with ANDRITZ for high-speed tissue production in Saudi Arabia

  International technology group ANDRITZ has secured an order from Juthor Paper Manufacturing Co., a subsidiary of Middle East Paper Co. (MEPCO) Group, to deliver a state-of-the-art tissue production line in Saudi Arabia. The project, scheduled for start-up in 2026, will not disclose its financial details.   The tissue machine, featuring a design speed of …

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