Agriculture & Food
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Star Paper Mill signs export partnerships with Heinzel Sales, Ekman, targeting 68,000T of recycled paper exports
The mill, built on a 59,000-square-metre site, has an annual production capacity of 135,000 tonnes and operates using 100 percent waste paper recycling, supporting the UAE’s circular economy and sustainability objectives.
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Polymer prices surge nearly 40% as Middle East unrest squeezes Indian exporters, hitting handicrafts, agriculture hard
The price surge has affected everyday items including PP bags, plastic crates, and other essential packaging materials used across industries.
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International PaperBox appoints Jim Caro as General Manager to lead day-to-day operations, expansion
In the new post, Caro will work with management and production staff on further expansion, operational performance, and process improvements.
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Sonoco unveils resealable metal cans and microwaveable metal bowls at Interpack 2026 as plastic-free alternatives
By offering mono-material metal alternatives to mixed-material packs, Sonoco’s new products reduce both regulatory exposure and material costs.
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Dhampur Bio Organics incorporates Dubai subsidiary in JAFZA for sugar logistics, packaging
The subsidiary’s mandate includes packaging of sugar and other FMCG products, indicating that Dhampur Bio Organics intends to perform value-added activities beyond simple commodity trading.
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Turkish Gürok Group to build 150,000 square metre glass tableware factory in Egypt
Esin Güral Argat, Vice President of the Turkish Gürok Group, affirmed commitment to expanding its investments in the Egyptian market, describing Egypt as a major gateway for exports to the Middle East and Africa.
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Petco members divert 86,000 cubic metres of packaging from landfill as South Africa’s recycling ecosystem strengthens
Petco Chief Executive Officer Telly Chauke confirmed that the organisation has successfully met or surpassed the legislated targets for these materials.
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Lagos govt trains women entrepreneurs in food packaging, labelling, and safety compliance with NAFDAC
NAFDAC’s involvement ensures that participants learn the specific labelling requirements for nutrition information, date marking, ingredient declaration, and batch coding that apply to packaged food products sold in Nigeria.
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RFBL Flexi Pack launches SME IPO on NSE emerge to fund 5,850T flexible packaging plant in Gujarat
The company’s capex-driven growth strategy, experienced promoters, and defined capital deployment plan make this a noteworthy offering for long-term investors on the NSE Emerge platform.
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Ta’ziz, Alpha Dhabi sign US$10B deal to produce 2.2MT of packaging chemicals annually
UAE – Ta’ziz and Alpha Dhabi have signed a US$10 billion deal to produce up to 14 new chemicals in Abu Dhabi, delivering 2.2 million…