SÜDPACK Medica has launched a new service, MedHub, for the healthcare industry, enabling customers to order pre-made pouches in standard sizes and defined batch quantities. The service is effective immediately and allows ordering by phone, email, or online. The pouches are manufactured in ISO-certified cleanrooms and are kept permanently in stock, meeting the …
Ranpak Introduces Compact FillPak Mini for E-Commerce Fulfillment Centers
Ranpak has announced the release of the FillPak Mini, which it describes as the smallest electric gap-filling cushioning machine currently available. Targeted at e-commerce warehouses and fulfillment centers, the unit is intended to improve space efficiency and packing operations. The FillPak Mini is designed to fit easily on narrow packing …
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Gulfood 2025: A Global Platform for Innovation, Networking, and Sustainability
Gulfood, the world’s largest annual food and beverage trade event, is set to return to Dubai in 2025, reaffirming its role as a crucial platform for industry professionals to connect, collaborate, and drive innovation. Running from February 17 to 21 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, this year’s event will span over 1 million …
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BW Converting showcases innovations in pouch and e-commerce packaging
BW Converting showcased its Hudson-Sharp and Winkler + Dünnebier (W+D) brands, highlighting advancements in pouch manufacturing and e-commerce packaging. The Hudson-Sharp Ares 400 series, featuring Lite, Elite, and Rapid models, was presented as a solution for various pouch manufacturing needs. The Ares 400 Lite is designed for entry-level manufacturers, offering quick changeovers and …
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Amazon revamps device packaging with sustainability in focus
Amazon has unveiled a redesigned packaging approach for its Echo, Kindle, and Fire TV devices, emphasizing increased use of recycled materials and reduced environmental impact. The initiative aligns with the company’s broader sustainability goals under The Climate Pledge, which aims for net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. Key updates include a shift to packaging …
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Silal’s advanced Packhouse supports UAE’s agricultural and food security goals
The Emirates Council for Food Security recently convened to discuss the role of stakeholders in promoting the ‘Plant the Emirates’ National Programme, as well as updates to the National Food Security Strategy 2051. The meeting, held at Silal’s Automated Packhouse in Al Ain, also covered global agriculture trends, food trade, and ways to enhance …
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Talabat launches Dubai IPO, eyes growth in existing Middle East markets
Talabat, a subsidiary of Delivery Hero, has launched its initial public offering (IPO) as it seeks to capitalize on growth opportunities in its existing Middle East markets. Delivery Hero plans to sell 15% of Talabat, equivalent to 3.49 billion shares, in a Dubai listing expected to raise over $1 billion, according to sources. If …
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Uber Eats partners with Releaf Paper to launch eco-friendly food delivery bags in Paris
Uber Eats has teamed up with Releaf Paper to introduce eco-friendly food delivery bags made from fallen leaf fibres in France. The initiative, part of Uber’s broader sustainability strategy, was announced at the Go Get Zero event in London and will initially roll out in Paris through the newly launched Green Packaging Marketplace. …
Amazon’s SIBC and SIOC Packaging: A shift towards sustainable fulfilment
In a move to enhance customer experience and promote sustainability, Amazon has rebranded its “Ships in Own Container” (SIOC) program to “Ships in Product Packaging” (SIPP). This initiative allows sellers using Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) to ship products in their own branded packaging, eliminating the need for Amazon-added materials. By minimizing excess packaging, sellers …
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Sheffield Hallam students win Deliveroo competition for sustainable packaging design
Two students from Sheffield Hallam University have won a competition to design sustainable food packaging for Deliveroo. William Shaw and Josephine Cooper received the top prize for their innovative sealing system and updates to an existing packaging product. The competition, organized by Deliveroo and supported by BioPak, challenged students from the university’s Packaging …