Sidel has received an EcoVadis Gold Medal for 2026, placing the packaging equipment supplier among the top 5% of companies assessed globally for sustainability performance. The rating recognises Sidel’s progress across environmental, social and governance areas, following an assessment of its management systems, reporting practices, supply chain processes and business ethics. …
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HERMA has obtained RecyClass certification confirming that most of its film-based self-adhesive label materials are fully compatible with the recycling of rigid HDPE packaging, expanding certified options for label converters and brand owners. The certification covers standard polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE) film label materials used with HERMA’s 72Hpw permanent adhesive …
Multi-Color Corporation (MCC), has strengthened its sustainability governance, internal policies, and reporting systems across its international operations as part of wider efforts to improve environmental and social performance within its business and supply chain. The company has implemented measures aimed at improving transparency, strengthening operational oversight, and integrating sustainability considerations …
Sidel has been recognised at the 2026 SEAL (Sustainability, Environmental Achievement and Leadership) Business Sustainability Awards for two technologies aimed at reducing material use and energy consumption in beverage production: the EvoBLOW Laser and the SWING® Evo tunnel pasteuriser. The EvoBLOW Laser was acknowledged for its role in improving PET bottle production efficiency. The system …
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Later in 2025, Esko introduced Print Clone, a cloud-based colour-matching software developed to improve colour consistency and efficiency in digital packaging and label printing. The solution is designed to replicate colours from previously printed jobs with high accuracy, reducing reliance on manual trial-and-error processes traditionally used in colour matching. Print Clone uses artificial intelligence and …
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Mondi’s paper-based and recyclable packaging solutions set new benchmarks for functionality, circularity, and sector-specific performance. Mondi has reinforced its leadership in sustainable packaging with nine of its innovations recognised at the 2026 WorldStar Packaging Awards, organised by the World Packaging Organisation (WPO). Rather than celebrating the awards alone, the real story lies in …
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DS Smith has retained its Platinum rating from EcoVadis, a global sustainability assessment platform, marking continued recognition for its corporate social responsibility (CSR) performance. The company’s overall score has increased from 83 to 88 out of 100, placing it within the top 1% of all companies evaluated worldwide. EcoVadis assesses …
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The Meliha Dairy Factory in Sharjah was officially inaugurated by Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, marking the launch of a fully integrated dairy production and packaging operation in the United Arab Emirates. A central feature of the project is the deployment of Tetra Pak’s carton packaging technology, which forms a core …
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Hotpack Global has been named Sustainable Business of the Year – Middle East (FMCG Sector) at the Sustainability 2040 Awards, recognising the company’s sustainability initiatives and reporting practices. The award places the UAE-based packaging manufacturer among organisations contributing to long-term environmental and social goals aligned with regional sustainability frameworks. According …
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SIG has received a platinum rating from EcoVadis for the seventh consecutive year, earning a record score of 99 out of 100 in its 2025 assessment. According to the company, this result places SIG among the top 1% of more than 130,000 companies assessed globally for sustainability performance. The EcoVadis rating is …
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