Sustainable Packaging Middle East & Africa News - Week 7

AFMASS Food Manufacturing Uganda is underway in Kampala

UGANDA – The first edition of AFMASS Food Manufacturing Expo Uganda 2025 Edition enters day two at the Africana Hotel & Conference Centre, Kampala, intending to?transform the food & beverage manufacturing and milling industry in Uganda and the region

Sappi reports strong Q1 FY25 earnings amid market challenges

SOUTH AFRICA – JSE-listed paper and packaging manufacturer Sappi has posted strong financial results for the first quarter of FY25, achieving a 14.9% adjusted EBITDA margin despite global economic headwinds?. .?.?More

Kenya adopts color-coded bins to enhance waste segregation

KENYA – The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has published a circular authorizing a standardized three-bin colour-coded system to streamline waste segregation nationwide?. .?.?More

Coca-Cola launches packaging collection hub to tackle waste in Nigeria

NIGERIA – The Coca-Cola System in Nigeria, comprising Coca-Cola Nigeria Limited and its authorized bottler, Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC), has unveiled a new packaging collection hub in Lagos to address waste management challenges?. .?.?More

Telly Chauke takes helm at Petco South Africa

SOUTH AFRICA – Telly Chauke has officially assumed the role of CEO at Petco, the producer responsibility and recycling organization, replacing Cheri Scholtz after nearly two decades?. .?.?More

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International Paper completes acquisition of DS Smith

UK – International Paper (IP), a leading provider of sustainable packaging solutions, has successfully acquired British multinational packaging company DS Smith?. .?.?More

Ball reports net loss of US$32M Q4 of FY 2024

USA – Ball Corporation, the multinational packaging giant, has reported a net loss for the fourth quarter (Q4) of? FY2024, alongside a slight drop in sales?. .?.?More

UPM Raflatac expands graphics portfolio with Metamark acquisition

UK – UPM Raflatac, a leading global supplier of self-adhesive paper and film products, has acquired Metamark in a strategic move to strengthen its graphics sector presence?. .?.?More

Gerresheimer explores potential sale of packaging business

GERMANY – Gerresheimer, a leading German manufacturer of pharmaceutical and cosmetic packaging, is reportedly evaluating a potential sale?. .?.?More

MacroCycle secures US$6.5M to advance PET upcycling technology

USA – MacroCycle Technologies, a Cambridge-based innovator in polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and polyester textile upcycling, has raised US$6.5 million in seed financing?. .?.?More

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