KSA Esko, the global innovator of integrated software and hardware solutions, has agreed on a new deal with Dynagraph to resell its entire portfolio across Saudi Arabia. Under the terms of the agreement, the leading player in the Middle Eastern graphics industry will distribute the complete Esko range of finishing, flexo and software solutions, with …
Harnessing the power of Egypt’s next generation
The Industrial Modernisation Centre Deputy Director for Innovation Hisham Mohamed Basha tells Packaging MEA Editor Ben Daniel about its groundbreaking design awards concept and application to the real world of work. If any economy, and indeed any country, is to grow and thrive, its business environment must invest not only in supporting its existing enterprises …
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Pinar unveils UAE’s first processed cheese factory, creating more than 100 jobs and aiming to double output within two years
UAE: The Middle East’s leading food brand, Pinar, has opened the UAE’s first processed cheese factory. Yasar Group, which owns Pinar, opened the plant with an initial investment of $27 million. The first-ever “Made in the UAE” cheese will be produced at the complex in Abu Dhabi. Attending the launch of the new facility was …
Have you ever Packaged for A Cause? Packaging MEA invites you to share your CSR initiative
MEA: This new section initiated by Packaging MEA Contributing Editor Doaa bin Thabit aims to support and create awareness about the power of packaging for a good cause. If your product package supports any of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), share your Cause Marketing campaign story with us so we can publish it here. Packaging …
When Selecting Products, it’s the Label That Counts
OKI Europe’s Dr. Guy Boxall, Senior Manager – Industry Print Propositions, explores how brands and creative identities heavily rely on the color white on their products for instant impact and recognition. From neo-minimalism to geometric patterns, eye-catching serifs and the creative use of negative space, current design trends are having a far-reaching impact and brands …
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Regional Plastic Community Re-affirms Commitment to Circular Economy
Leading players from the entire plastic value chain will converge for the 11th GPCA PlastiCon on 18-19 March at Park Hyatt Dubai, UAE to reaffirm their commitment to the circular economy and address the plastic waste challenge enabled through cross-industry collaboration, value chain integration and investment in innovative technologies. The conference will spotlight the circular …
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Top 5 food packaging trends in MEA to watch for in 2020, according to SIG Combibloc Obeikan
From smarter factories and sustainable packaging to changing tastes and more, we take a look at some of the top industry trends and developments. It is time to shine the spotlight on some of the big industry trends and developments to come out of 2019 and discuss the top 5 food packaging trends in MEA …
Oasis Water unveils GCC’s first sustainable water packaging at Gulfood 2020
Oasis, a leading water brand of UAE based National Food Products Company (NFPC) has staked its claim as the first beverage brand in the GCC to provide drinking water for the consumer market in environmentally-sound, Tetra Pak carton packages with biodegradable and recyclable properties. The pioneering Oasis product was unveiled at Gulfood 2020 and reaffirms …
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Koehler paper group: huge increase in demand for barrier paper
When the Koehler Paper Group presented the first packaging made of the innovative Koehler NexPlus® Seal barrier paper at the FachPack trade fair in September 2019, the new production line 8 was on the verge of being commissioned. Now the Black Forest-based family company has taken a giant leap forward. With the successful commissioning of …
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UPM Raflatac expands portfolio with new recycled content film
UPM Raflatac has expanded their product portfolio with the new UPM Raflatac PE PCR White TC 85 label material, made with 30 percent post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic from household waste and a minimum of 55 percent post-industrial (PIR) plastic. The film supports the circular use of materials and helps brand owners reach their sustainability goals. …
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