Omani researchers are exploring how date-processing residues can become useful feedstocks for bio-based packaging materials and circular-economy development.

NIZWA, OMAN - A date seed may appear to have little value after the fruit has been consumed, but new research from the University of Nizwa shows that it contains a useful structural material that can be recovered and reused.

PharmaXcelerate – Building Resilient Pharma, Biotech Facilities & Quality Systems will take place on 18–20 January 2027 in Dubai, UAE, bringing together senior pharmaceutical and biotech professionals, manufacturing and quality leaders, engineering experts, regulators and solution providers from across the region and beyond.

London Packaging Week 2026 has closed its doors for another year, but not before thousands of attendees enjoyed a blockbuster second day that included the Talking Rubbish podcast, a Women in Packaging networking event, and the renowned Innovation Awards ceremony.

“We don’t just have more products. We also have the people, knowledge, technology and scale to help customers simplify sourcing, accelerate innovation and support their growth.”

Sabert Corporation Europe has released its new catalogue, showcasing the company’s most comprehensive portfolio to date, following the integration of Colpac, continued product development and ongoing investment in innovation.

Amica Chips was born to reflect the bond of friendship and the memories that make us smile: happiness, time spent together, and the joy of good company. It is that festive spirit that potato chips awaken in all of us with every crunch. Those same emotions continue to inspire the company every day. For its founder and staff, potato chips are just like friends: you can never have enough of them.

Lyon, France, September 22, 2026 — SCHOTT Pharma, a pioneer in drug containment solutions and delivery systems, and Nemera, a world-leading provider of drug delivery device solutions and combination product services, have introduced the industry’s first passive safety system featuring a 5.5 ml prefillable glass syringe.

Preview LUXE PACK — September 22, 2026

Specifically designed for formulations that are mixed upon application, the dual-cavity bottle has until now been traditionally reserved for plastic packaging. It is now available in glass, offering premium perceived value. Bormioli Luigi presents the INDUE concept together with a dispensing pump developed through Aptar Beauty’s expertise.

Europe dominates the global cheese market, with a share of nearly 50%. Rising cheese consumption, an increasing variety of product formats, and new regulatory requirements are driving demand for packaging that protects cheese as a natural product while combining material efficiency, processability, and recyclability. This makes it increasingly important for manufacturers and packers to take a holistic view of the entire system – from the product and packaging to machinery, logistics, retail, and consumer use.