Sustainability Middle East & Africa News - Week 48

ULMA Packaging opens new office in Dubai

UAE – ULMA Packaging has strengthened its presence in the Middle East by inaugurating a new Dubai office, aiming to?provide faster, more flexible, and tailored services to customers in sectors such as fresh food, ready meals, and medical devices . .?.?More

Bokomo Corn Flakes unveils?new recipe in fresh packaging

SOUTH AFRICA – Bokomo Corn Flakes, a beloved breakfast staple for generations, has launched an exciting new look with updated packaging and an enhanced recipe in a bid to meet the evolving expectations of today’s consumers. .?.?More

Green Bags Saudi invests in new?production facility in Riyadh

SAUDI ARABIA – Green Bags Saudi, a leading provider of sustainable products based in Jeddah, has announced opening a new office in Riyadh as part of its continued growth and commitment to environmental sustainability?. .?.?More

Nigeria advocates for digital registry to tackle e-waste

NIGERIA – The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has urged the establishment of a national digital registry to enhance the management of electronic waste and promote sustainable resource recovery?. .?.?More

Kenyan scientist discovers?worms that break down?plastic

KENYA – Dr. Fathiya Khamisi, a scientist at the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE), is spearheading groundbreaking research into the use of mealworm larvae to tackle plastic pollution?. .?.?More

KHS Group goes for?stake in?Tyrolon to?strengthen bottling expertise?

GERMANY – KHS Group has expanded its PET and glass bottle handling capabilities by acquiring a majority share in Tyrolon-Schulnig GmbH, with an aim to?to offer comprehensive solutions from a single source?. .?.?More

Advent offloads Manjushree Technopack for nearly US$1B

INDIA – US private equity firm Advent International has agreed to sell Indian packaging giant Manjushree Technopack to Hong Kong-based investment firm PAG for an enterprise value of nearly US$1 billion?. .?.?More

Sidel unveils innovative bottle washer to cut water and CO2

ITALY – Sidel has introduced its latest innovation, the Hydra Ultrasonic bottle washer, which combines chemical and ultrasound technology to minimize water consumption, CO2 emissions, and steam usage in beverage production . .?.?More

Henkel partners with Celanese to develop carbon-capture adhesives

USA – Global adhesives leader Henkel Corporation has joined forces with chemical and specialty materials company Celanese Corporation to advance circularity in adhesive production through the use of carbon capture-based materials?. .?.?More

Plastonix partners with Vee Technologies for plastic recycling solution

INDIA – Plastonix has announced a joint venture with IT services provider Vee Technologies, headquartered in Bengaluru and New York, to combat India’s escalating plastic waste crisis?. .?.?More

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