South Africa’s label specialist First Impression, formerly Uniprint, has installed a new Nilpeter FA-Line 17-inch flexo press. The press was installed by CSM Machines sales, Nilpeter’s representative in South Africa. CSM also assisted First Impression, its long-time partner with a comprehensive company relocation to their new Hirt & Carter site at the Cornubia Industrial Business Estate …
Nestlé inaugurates packaging research institute for food industry
Nestlé has inaugurated the Institute of Packaging Sciences, the first-of-its-kind in the food industry. The new Institute enables Nestlé to accelerate its efforts to bring functional, safe and environmentally friendly packaging solutions to the market and to address the global challenge of plastic packaging waste. Mark Schneider, Nestlé CEO, said, “Our vision is a world …
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StrongPack and Sidel join hands to create leading co-packing hub for non-alcoholic beverages in the African market
StrongPack’s operation in Nigerian market has a Sidel touch. The company’s mission to become the number one, high-quality, non-alcoholic contract packaging company in Africa has bolstered the greenfield project with four Sidel lines over the span of two years, including a can line, two regular complete PET lines and one PET line integrating Sidel’s ActisTM …
UAE F&B manufacturing group announces the success of Future Food 2019 Forum
The inaugural edition of Future Food Conference was held from 25-26 September 2019 at the Address Hotel Dubai. The Conference’s main theme was centered on “Transforming Our World of Food and Beverage Manufacturing” Nourished by the top regional leaders from the Food and Beverage Manufacturing business, the forum featured Her Excellency, Mariam Al Mheiri – …
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Imprimerie ideale opt for second FL5 from edale
Based in Casablanca Morocco, Imprimerie Ideale have chosen Edale as their preferred machinery supplier for a second time, this follows on from their initial purchase of an 8 color Edale FL5 with Flatbed die cutter. Their latest machine is a 510mm wide, 8 color FL5 equipped with a screen module as well as a rotary …
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Huhtamaki to expand to flexible packaging manufacturing in SA
Huhtamaki has entered into an agreement to acquire the majority of Everest Flexibles (“Everest”), a privately-owned flexible packaging manufacturer in South Africa. With the acquisition Huhtamaki will expand its flexible packaging manufacturing footprint into South Africa, thereby further strengthening its emerging market position. The product range and customer portfolio of Everest are complementary to those …
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A 20 year Grafikontrol legacy, and looking for several more
The Italian inspection system, colour control and registration specialist is confident of its achievements Andrea Toschi of Grafikontrol tells Benjamin Daniel, that those years are a testimony of his company’s products’ quality and service Benjamin Daniel (BD): Can you tell us a little about Grafikontrol and its presence in the packaging space? Andrea …
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Soon, spot colour-coded nutrition labels on food in UAE
The UAE Cabinet has decided to adopt a new policy by which food items in the country will soon have colour-coded labels that determine their nutritional value.For the healthcare community, it’s a ‘great step’ towards nudging people into eating healthier. A report, which appeared in Khaleej Times, said, once the new policy comes into effect, …
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Interview with Sunanda Kadam of Intertek
Expert in chemicals & environmental regulations, REACH, RoHS, CPSIA, Packaging/ Food contact material regulations, GHS/CLP, MSDS Preparation, Global Chemical Notifications, Cosmetics regulations and Biocides, Sunanda Kadam shares her thoughts about women in the packaging industry. Usha Benjamin (UB): Can you give us a brief introduction about yourself and your career? Also plz brief us about …
Dow, RB and Drukpol.Flexo develop recyclable resealable pouch
Dow, brand owner RB, and converter Drukpol. Flexo have jointly developed a new resealable pouch designed for recyclability and end-of-life disposal into existing recycling streams. The stand- up pouch which uses Dow’s polyethene (PE) films were designed for RB’s Finish perfume-free dishwasher detergent line. “The innovative mono-material pouch is yet another example of the power …
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