AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS

FreshDeal is reshaping agricultural packaging with sustainable solutions for global markets.

This recognition highlights the retailer’s commitment to sustainable packaging solutions

Nigeria’s Minister of Environment, Malam Balarabe Lawal, warned that unsafe ULAB recycling has led to significant soil, water, and air contamination

PPWR mandates that all packaging placed on the EU market be 100% recyclable by 2030

The new format generates 20.1% fewer CO₂ emissions, achieved through cardboard and sachet material reductions

This initiative utilizes micro-recycling technology at a multi-layer recycling plant operated by Ocean Plastic Technologies

The move underscores the company’s strategic focus on meeting global demand and supporting environmentally sustainable packaging solutions.

The company reported total sales volumes of 173,167 tonnes, with normalized EBITDA reaching R344 million (US$18.95m)—down from R486 million (US$26.78m) in the previous year.

The new unit will coordinate efforts, draw expertise from existing institutions, and develop strategies to implement circular economy principles across the state’s waste management framework.