Logistics & Supply Chain

The acquisition advances Butterfly’s strategy of investing in food and beverage businesses, with packaging seen as a critical part of that ecosystem.

The new ECOVA Barrier line pairs heat sealability with barrier performance tailored to each application, letting paper-based formats meet real-world production and converting demands.

Dialed Brands’ Asia ties add international sourcing to AE Global’s domestic plants, more customer flexibility on packaging production.

The Riyadh facility features dedicated packaging development and seasonings labs alongside quality testing, positioning packaging innovation as a core function, not a supporting one.

Ban hits cross-border recovered-material supply chains; EU/NA/Australia scrap exporters need new carriers or domestic processing—costs may rise for recyclers and manufacturers.

Led by Madica (Flourish Ventures’ Africa programme) with Catalyst Fund and Jambaar Capital, the round will fund Bekia’s engineering growth, Bekia Next launch, and a second-market pilot in Africa.

The revised ALUSNAP preserves its original structure but adds design and security features, notably Guala Closures’ dual glass-ball anti-refill valve system against unauthorised refills.

Designed for household paper recycling and safe biodegradation in nature, the sachet tackles paper’s toughest challenge, liquids, said Kelpi CEO Hugo Adams, making the launch significant.

The shift from bulk pits to standardised transport/retail cartons has changed date distribution, enabling producers to supply bigger buyers, processors, exporters, retailers, requiring consistent packs for handling and display.

Capable of processing up to 40 kilograms of organic waste once operational, the plant will be built over 6–12 months on land near the university.