In this issue of Packaging MEA, we meet Dana Mosori, the Executive Director & Founder of ASASE Foundation, a Ghanaian social enterprise that is tackling plastic waste head-on by empowering women to collect and recycle plastic. Through their innovative CASHIT! program, ASASE Foundation is providing women with a sustainable source of income and employment, …
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UFlex Limited, India’s leading flexible packaging company, has reported a notable increase in its financial performance for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025. The company’s unaudited consolidated net revenue reached INR 36,825 million, reflecting a 12.3% year-on-year increase and a 5.3% rise compared to the previous quarter. The operational EBITDA also saw significant …
Sun Chemical has announced an immediate price increase across its ink products in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). The decision comes in response to significant disruptions in the supply chains for color and white pigments, which have been affected by shortages, insolvencies, anti-dumping import taxes, and rising sea freight rates from Asia. …
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Tropicana, a brand with over 75 years of history, has unveiled a refreshed look as part of its efforts to reaffirm its position in the competitive juice market. The redesign, led by the design agency Sunhouse, is rooted in Tropicana’s rich heritage, aiming to set the brand apart in a category where consumers often …
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Industry leaders from the Arabian Gulf converged at the 13th annual Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) Plastics Conference on May 13-14, 2024, at the Address Sky View Hotel in Dubai. The event served as a platform for reaffirming their commitment to collaborative efforts aimed at advancing plastic circularity, investing in Design for Recycling …
In an exclusive interview, Ben Daniel, Chief Editor of Packaging MEA Magazine, engages with Jérôme Viricel, General Manager of RECAPP by Veolia, to unpack the company’s pioneering role in sustainable recycling within the UAE and its broader ambitions across the MEA region. This conversation explores RECAPP’s sustainable recycling initiatives, offering a glimpse …
Marika Knorr, Head of Sustainability and Communication at CCL Label and Innovia, discusses pioneering sustainable solutions during an interview with Packaging MEA in Dubai, held on the sidelines of the Sustpack conference. Advancements in Sustainable Solutions Focusing on sustainable solutions, Knorr highlighted CCL’s advancements in bottle-to-bottle recycling, returnable bottles, and innovative label solutions …
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SOMA, a leading innovator in flexographic printing technology, is pleased to announce its new partnership with Anoop Plastic Products. This strategic alliance will enhance SOMA’s presence and support capabilities across the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Qatar, and Bahrain. Founded in 1994 by Mr. B.S. Babu, Anoop Plastic Products has established itself as a …
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Amidst Riyadh’s bustling industrial landscape, Al Shareef Pack has solidified its reputation as a trusted leader in Packaging, Printing, and Converting. Founded in 1992 as a commercial press, the company has flourished under the visionary leadership of Mr. Abdullah Al-Shareef, accumulating over three decades of industry expertise. A Legacy of Growth and Innovation …
Founded on the groundwork laid by the Circle Coalition, CPA emerged in early 2023 with a mission to revolutionize the packaging value chain. Reflecting on their inaugural year, Sarma expressed pride in CPA’s theme for this year’s annual report, “Together Towards Tomorrow,” emphasizing its role in uniting diverse voices for sustainable packaging practices. …
