Food & tobacco

PureCycle’s patented dissolution recycling process removes color, odor and contaminants from post-consumer polypropylene to produce recycled resin suitable for demanding applications.

The initiative, first of its kind in the Middle East region, follows agreements between the Council and four major retail chains that will exclusively implement the system on their packaged products.

Creditors, including HSBC, have spent months attempting to negotiate a debt restructuring agreement with IFFCO, but recent talks failed to produce a settlement, leading a creditor group to file insolvency petitions.

A typical GCC-based packaging manufacturer currently pays approximately AED 3,850 (US$1,048) per metric ton for conventional plastic resins, while GAIA’s PLA-free compounds are available at comparable or lower price points.

The inclusion of printing and packaging companies alongside food producers reflects a strategic recognition that packaging is inseparable from food exports.

The new facility is expected to expand production capacity for sustainable paper-based packaging materials.

The regulations apply only to processed, pre-packaged foods, not fresh produce.

The new target measures what actually leaves the recycling facility to be made into new products, ensuring materials re-enter the economy.

The labelling uses the package’s surface area to educate shoppers who may not know which foods contain fibre.

The adhesives are supported by pre-assessed performance data to support qualification and regulatory processes.