• Alpla buys remaining stake in Middle East joint venture

  Austria-based plastic packaging firm Alpla has acquired the remaining 51% stake in its Middle East...
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• Researchers develop bioplastic from seaweed-eating microorganisms

  Researchers at the Tel Aviv University in Israel have developed a process to make bioplastic...
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• StePac develops polyamide-based packaging to keep blueberries fresh

  StePac has developed a multi-layered packaging technology to ensure the long-lasting freshness of blueberries in...
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• IVL buys 74% stake in Egypt’s PET preforms maker Medco Plast

  Thailand-based petrochemicals company Indorama Ventures (IVL) has acquired 74% of the share capital of Egypt-based...
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• Almarai installs Sidel’s PET lines at Al Kharj processing plant

  Liquid dairy and juice maker Almarai has installed two complete PET lines from packaging equipment...
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• Oman researchers create nanotechnology based packaging for okra

  A research team from Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) in Muscat, Oman has developed a new...
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• Saudi Arabia notifies WTO about plain tobacco packaging plans

  Saudi Arabia has reportedly disclosed its plans to implement plain packaging measures for tobacco products...
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• StePac and Tadbik to develop resealable lidding film for fresh produce

  Israel-based packaging firm StePac has partnered with Tadbik to produce modified atmosphere resealable lidding film...
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• Carmel Frenkel invests in EFI Nozomi corrugated packaging press

  Israel-based corrugated board containers and packaging products manufacturer Hadera Paper’s subsidiary Carmel Frenkel has invested in an EFI Nozomi inkjet…
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• M&As this week: IPG, Mondi, Transcendia, IVL, Sealed Air Corporation

  Intertape Polymer Group (IPG) has acquired Polyair Inter Pack for $146m.
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