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CIPPON seeks import duty relief for printing, packaging materials as sector faces capacity crisis
Nigeria does not yet produce the required raw materials and machinery at the needed volume or quality, making import dependence structural, not a matter of choice.
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Ishida, NPS combined force drive African packaging automation with new snack system, sachet maker
The multilane vertical sachet machine boosts productivity by packaging multiple sachets at once, using servo-driven auger fillers for precise weight control.
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FSSAI bans synthetic packaging for pan masala, mandates tin, glass, paper, plastic-free materials
The new rules will likely push pan masala makers to redesign packaging, source compliant suppliers, and overhaul production and distribution processes.
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EGA restarts 18% of Al Taweelah recycling plant cells as US$408M programme targets Q1 2027 production return
Restoring production, EGA has removed electrodes from all reduction cells, cleaned roughly 90% of basins, and extracted 20% of frozen metal, with further cell rehabilitation ongoing.
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Amcor’s Q4 adjusted profit surges 40% to US$570M as Berry integration drives US$1.8B full-year earnings
Konieczny noted the company is encouraged by business momentum and the increased growth potential following the transformative Berry acquisition.
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Metsä Group invests US$27.4M in 100M unit fibre packaging line as Kuura textile mill plans shelved
Muoto products are formed directly from wet wood pulp, skipping intermediate steps, to create a lightweight, stiff material ideal for demanding food serving and packaging applications.
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Asahi’s US$35M Wisconsin line adds 20,000 bottles per hour for multi-format beverage co-packing
A key component is the Krones Varioline packer, which processes multipacks, trays, and wraparounds on a single platform, allowing Octopi to expand co-manufacturing while maintaining large-scale efficiency.
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Vaxfab establishes UAE subsidiary Al Rafa for seeds, packaging, plastic raw materials trading
The subsidiary is set to engage directly in cross-border trade, leveraging the UAE’s strategic position as a gateway between Asia, Africa, and Europe.
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Morocco’s US$1.5B Casablanca WtE plant to process 1.5MT of waste
The city needs regulations mandating separation of reusables before incineration, to keep recycling from being undermined when operators rely on waste volume to run plants.
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Heidelberg, Printech Park open Bengaluru’s first integrated offset printing, workflow, training hub
As India’s print and packaging sector expands, fueled by FMCG, pharma, and e-commerce, the need for technology and skilled talent has grown increasingly critical.