Mars Food, in partnership with global packaging company Amcor, will bring the first food-safe, mono-material microwavable rice pouch to market beginning in 2021. The project will bring to market the industry’s first food-safe, mono-material microwavable rice pouch. The breakthrough packaging technology will make the pouches for Mars Food’s household brands such as Ben’s Original® and …
Continue reading “Mars Food & Amcor announce launch of recyclable microwavable rice pouch”
Global Graphics PLC announced that it has entered into a binding conditional agreement with Congra Software S.à r.l. for the proposed acquisition of the entire issued share capital of HYBRID Software Group S.à r.l. from Congra. Guido Van der Schueren, Chairman of Global Graphics PLC, explains the rationale behind the proposed acquisition. “Combining Global …
Continue reading “Global Graphics in deal to acquire Hybrid Software”
Oman Refreshment Company (ORC) has launched three new formats for PET bottles in order to meet changes in consumer demand. Sidel, its trusted OEM, completed the line conversion within a reduced lead time. These formats are now operating with improved rated speed to satisfy consumer demand in Oman. Established in 1974 and currently employing more …
Continue reading “Oman Refreshment Company and Sidel launch three new formats”
Dynagraph CEO Antoine El Kara tells Ben Daniel about the company’s 65 years journey. Having grown from a family business to an international force, Dynagraph has good reason to remain optimistic even amid challenging times With more than 65 years of experience in printing, Dynagraph is the leading player in the Middle Eastern graphics …
Majan Printing & Packaging, located in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, is the largest duplex board converter in the Gulf region. Today Majan represents one of Dynagraph’s major customers, having bought 16 Manroland machines since the company was established in 1996, with more than 50 printing units in production. Among these was Majan’s …
Continue reading “Majan takes delivery of R707 LV Evolution”
KHS Group has added a further environmentally friendly system to its portfolio. With its tried-and- tested Innopack Kisters tray packers, the systems supplier now enables cans of food and beverage to be wrapped in paper. The new technology provides an alternative to shrink film or wraparound cartons. Regarding stability the results are the same …
Continue reading “Paper not film: KHS launches ecofriendly can packaging”
Virtual shows are a necessity for now, but our industry depends on trade fairs. Packaging MEA Chief Editor Ben Daniel looks at the realities and possibilities of the live events scene returning vs. digital events. The coronavirus pandemic has affected almost every country and most major industries. Packaging is no exception. Many live events …
Continue reading “Will future exhibitions be digital, physical or hybrid?”
Combined polypropylene grades from Borouge and Borealis are enabling customers to produce fabric used for facemasks and other PPE items, as the coronavirus crisis continues to hit the UAE and beyond. With the Covid-19 situation evolving globally, Borouge, a leading UAE-based petrochemical company that provides innovative, value-creating plastics solutions, has produced a quantity of …
Continue reading “Borouge and Borealis produce materials for facemasks”
Maggi has become the first major brand to use recyclable paper packaging to wrap individual bouillon cubes, for its organic range in France. The paper used for the wrapper is from sustainable sources – pulp and paper mills certified by the Forest Stewardship Council and The Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification – and …
SAPIN offers attractive designs and a tempting treat to raise awareness of a condition which affects millions of women. By Doaa bin Thabit, Contributing Editor, Packaging MEA SAPIN – the Saudi Arabian Packaging Industry WLL – is not only a regional leader in can manufacturing in the Middle East, it is also a staunch …
Continue reading “A can-do attitude to taking the fight to cancer”
