Claudia Benelli, President, Ferrarini & Benelli, explains to Packaging MEA her vision and strategy, which blends the personal touch with putting a premium on keeping up to speed with the latest technologies From her office in the headquarters of the company in Romanengo, Italy, Claudia Benelli oversees the operations of Ferrarini & Benelli, a …
Amcor’s all-paper compostable packaging solution
Amcor Flexibles has created a new compostable product made entirely from paper. According to Amcor Flexibles’ Latin America team, the new all-paper solution is as effective as the old product, which was made from paper and aluminum, so the butter and margarine have the same shelf life and the packaging remains grease-proof. The greaseproof paper …
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PepsiCo’s thirst for circular economy goal
PepsiCo Europe has announced ambitious plans to banish virgin fossil-based plastic in its entire range of crisp and chip bags by 2030. The food and beverage corporation will apply the pledge to brands including Doritos, Walkers and Lay’s which will be packaged in 100 per cent recycled or renewable plastic. The latest move follows …
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Dow invests in Mr. Green Africa to address waste management gaps
Dow has invested in Mr. Green Africa, the first recycling company in Africa to be a Certified B Corporation to enable further diversion of plastic waste from informal dumpsites and the environment, drive positive change in local communities, address inadequacies in existing waste management systems and close the loop on plastics waste across Africa. …
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Education key as we search for the optimum
WPO Vice-President and LibanPack director Soha Atallah understands the difficult balance between safe and sustainable packaging but is sure a solution can be found with investment and awareness Already a major player in the Lebanese food industry and an international packaging expert, Soha Atallah wanted to help such businesses overcome obstacles to export and …
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Coveris increases focus on paper-based solutions
European packaging manufacturer Coveris has added a stronger focus on its paper packaging offer. Jakob A Mosser, company CEO highlighted that, this by no means marks a withdraw from the plastics packaging segment. The business unit paper was set up to showcase Coveris’ paper-based solutions and developments, and thus responds to the increasing demand …
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Huhtamaki’s roundtable to higlight role of packaging
Huhtamaki is continuing its open dialogue with leaders in academia, business, NGOs, and institutions with a focus on the role of packaging in the wider food chain. The company has begun a forum called ‘Think future. Think circle’ to enable a lively and open discussion of the issues, challenges, and opportunities currently facing …
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Roots launches drink in SIG carton packs
Roots of Quality Foods, a start-up company from Taiwan, has launched its first plant-based drink – a new beverage made from apricot kernels from Asian apricot trees. This market innovation is offered in SIG’s combifitSmall 300ml carton pack, with the added benefit of SIG’s reclosable combiSmart closure. This smart and winning combination ensures convenience for …
InSoft Automation announces latest software version
InSoft Automation, a leading provider of print automation software products, has announced the general release of version 12 of its print estimation, imposition and ganging software Imp. A winner of the coveted 2016 Intertecht Technology Award, Imp is a dynamic system for creating layouts that extend beyond optimising paper or print substrate usage. …
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Increasing the prestige of personalisation
A powerful new partnership promises to be a major player in MEA as is combines a familiar approach with the newer trends for sustainability and short-run customisation HP and Dynagraph have announced a collaboration to introduce HP Indigo and PageWide Press (PWP) technology to the UAE market. HP Indigo 7K digital press offers endless …
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