The Packaging Producer Responsibility Organisation (PAKPRO), in partnership with Tetra Pak East Africa, has officially launched a project aimed at recovering used beverage cartons in Kenya. This initiative is designed to bring added value to post-consumer liquid board packaging (LBP) and enhance economic opportunities for waste collectors and aggregators in the country. …
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JUBAIL, SAUDI ARABIA – In a significant breakthrough for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, Aramco, TotalEnergies, and SABIC have successfully converted plastic waste-derived oil into certified circular polymers. This pioneering endeavor marks the first-ever achievement of its kind in the region, offering new hope for tackling the plastic waste …
London, October 3, 2023 – Gulf Union Foods Co, a prominent producer of juice and beverages, has teamed up with creative technology studio Appetite Creative to introduce a captivating and interactive connected packaging experience for its Original juice brand. The initiative aims to provide a refreshing start to the school year with …
Brussels, Belgium – In a bid to promote sustainable packaging and contribute to reducing plastic usage, Blue Ocean Closures, a Swedish-based sustainable startup, has announced a new partnership with Coca-Cola’s Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) research and development (R&D) facility, headquartered in Brussels, Belgium. With a mission to combat …
Sioux Falls, United States – CCL Label, a global leader in specialty label, security, and packaging solutions, has achieved a significant milestone in sustainable label materials with the recognition of its polyolefin shrink sleeve technology, EcoFloat™, by the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) in the United States. In the official …
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Reproflex3 secured the esteemed Global Britain Award at the Grand Final of the North East Business Awards, which took place at the historic Hardwick Hall in Sedgefield on September 27th. The event, attended by over 300 guests, served as a platform to highlight the resilience and innovation of companies in the North …
In a grand showcase of its unwavering commitment to the packaging industry, BOBST, the leading global supplier of equipment and services to packaging manufacturers, welcomed distinguished delegates from KASAD (the Cardboard Packaging Manufacturers Association Turkey) at its Packaging Center in Mex, Switzerland. The event, which focused on end-to-end solutions, innovative equipment, and …
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Nutridor, a prominent player in the food and beverage (F&B) industry and a subsidiary of the TGI Group, has introduced a cutting-edge dairy production facility in the United Arab Emirates, situated at Dubai Industrial City within the TECOM Group PJSC. The inauguration of this state-of-the-art factory, representing an investment of AED …
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A groundbreaking collaboration between FrostPharma, Mälarplast, and Stora Enso has yielded a significant advancement in the health sector, with the development of biocomposite hazardous waste containers. These innovative containers are set to make a substantial difference in the healthcare industry by significantly reducing emissions, and providing a safer and more sustainable alternative …
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‘Less plastic – more carton’: SIG launches unique on-the-go carton bottle SIG DomeMini SIG, a leading packaging solutions provider, has unveiled the SIG DomeMini, an innovative on-the-go carton bottle designed to combine the convenience of plastic with the sustainability of carton packaging. This compact carton pack aims to encourage consumers and beverage …
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