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Packaging premiumization defies supply chain strain at Fi Africa and ProPak MENA 2026
The global supply chain instability and evolving regulatory environment are impacting F&B packaging choices in Africa and the Middle East, with premiumization and sustainability emerging as key trends driven by Gen Z consumers. These developments were highlighted by packaging industry experts at Fi Africa and ProPak MENA 2026, the region’s largest food ingredient and F&B packaging exhibition, held at Egypt’s International Exhibition Center (June 2–4) and attracting over 400 exhibitors and around 16,000 attendees from more than 35 countries. At the trade show, Necat Kirkil, regional representative at FSSC, the global non-profit and independent certification scheme, held a workshop on global food safety requirements and regulatory expectations, food safety management systems, and harmonization.Beyond materials: Packaging technology as a tool against food waste
Food protection is the primary function of F&B packaging. But amid rising environmental concerns, consumers are demanding the sector design circular and safe solutions. Every component of packaging has a part to play in protecting food and reducing waste. Conversations around barriers and coatings, paper-based, monomaterial, and recycled content solutions, are at the forefront of an industry juggling two different sustainability metrics. As the global food waste bill continues to rise, it threatens the UN’s goal to halve global food waste by 2030. Research commissioned by Avery Dennison revealed that the economic cost of food waste across the global supply chain is forecast to reach US$540 billion by 2026. Cosmogen: Demand for airtight and portable packaging grows in personal care
The shift toward airtight, dose-precise, and portable options is shaping personal care packaging innovation, as brands continue to navigate a “tension” between premium packaging aesthetics and recyclability, says Maud Lelièvre, marketing and communication director at Cosmogen. Cosmogen, a France-based packaging company, designs luxury personal care packaging for the health, wellness, and beauty sector. Protein packaging reinvented
Innova Market Insights data reveals that consumers find packaging very important when choosing meat & dairy product launches. Standard tray & flat pouch were the leading packaging, while cup emerged as the packaging with the fastest rise in innovation. Biobased material for protein launches had 21% growth from April 2021 to March 2026, opening the path for new packaging opportunities.A Science Based Look at Fluorination and PFAS.
Are all fluorinated packaging technologies created equal? Or are we oversimplifying risk? Greif examines how process chemistry, particularly oxygen control, fundamentally shapes PFAS outcomes. Backed by validated data and scientific rigor, this paper reframes barrier selection for regulators, engineers, and decision-makers seeking compliant, high-performance packaging solutions.This Technical Paper is brought to you by Greif.Interpack 2026: Poly-Clip offers lower-carbon paths for food and fresh produce
Poly-clip’s chief sales officer, Mesut Akbalut, discussed how clip packaging reduces material use and cuts CO2 emissions versus traditional formats. He highlighted the system’s hygienic sealing, single-machine flexibility across multiple product types, and expansion into dairy and ready meals. He also spotlighted the company’s Net-Pak application, a fully biodegradable net, clip, and label system for fresh produce packaging.Settings
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Interpack 2026: Poly-Clip offers lower-carbon paths for food and fresh produce
Poly-clip’s chief sales officer, Mesut Akbalut, discussed how clip packaging reduces material use and cuts CO2 emissions versus traditional formats. He highlighted the system’s hygienic sealing, single-machine flexibility across multiple product types, and expansion into dairy and ready meals....
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