Procter & Gamble (P&G) has teamed up with the Children with Disability Association in Saudi Arabia to launch a campaign aimed at bringing joy and inclusivity to children with disabilities during the festive season. This initiative, following the success of their Back to School campaign last September, reflects P&G’s commitment to making a positive …
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Suntory Beverage & Food Ltd. has chosen Asahi Kasei’s AWP™ water-washable flexographic plates for printing labels on their 550 ml PET bottles in Japan. This marks the first use of AWP™ plates in the Japanese beverage industry and is expected to reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 30% compared to the previous process. Asahi …
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TotalEnergies Lubrifiants and BERICAP have partnered to introduce a novel closure crafted from recycled material. The joint venture unveils a closure designed for 20-liter lubricant packaging, incorporating 50% post-consumer recycled plastic (PCR) while adhering to DIN 60 standards for lubricants. TotalEnergies Lubrifiants will equip its premium 20-liter lubricant cans from France and Belgium …
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Kenya plastic producers and users are addressing plastic pollution through the #LetsBeClear Innovation Challenge, led by the Kenya Plastics Pact (KPP) and WWF Kenya. The challenge aims to increase the recyclability of plastic packaging by transitioning colored plastic to clear PET and eliminating problematic additives from HDPE bottles and jars. This aligns with the …
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Borealis has secured two Letters of No Objection (LNOs) from the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA), granting approval for its Borcycle™ M post-consumer recycled plastics (PCR) to be utilized in food-grade packaging across regions under FDA jurisdiction. This regulatory not only fulfills the escalating demand for premium recycled materials suited for stringent …
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Valley Water, a company operating in the Wadi El Natrun area, has recently invested in a state-of-the-art PET bottling plant to enhance its production capacity for 0.6 L and 1.5 L PET bottles. Partnering with SMI, a leading provider of bottling and packaging solutions, Valley Water aims to meet the high demand for its …
INAMED, in collaboration with SIG, has introduced a range of El Boustane sauces in carton packaging, a first for Algeria. These sauces, including tomato, bechamel, and pizza, are packaged in SIG Small carton packs of various volumes, offering consumers convenience and long-lasting quality without the need for refrigeration or preservatives. The Ferradji family, …
Ishida Europe has expanded its presence in Africa through the acquisition of National Packaging Systems (NPS), a specialist South African packaging equipment manufacturer based in Pinetown near Durban. Established in 1983, NPS is known for its high-performance vertical form, fill, and seal machines for various packaging types, as well as volumetric fillers, auger fillers, …
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The Coca-Cola Company has announced the launch of redesigned PET bottles that are lighter in weight for its sparkling beverage portfolio. This move is part of the company’s broader commitment to creating a circular economy for its packaging. The redesigned 12-, 16.9-, and 20-ounce bottles of Coca-Cola, Sprite, Fanta, Minute Maid Refreshments, and …
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Dubai Can, the citywide sustainability initiative, has successfully reduced the usage of nearly 18 million 500ml single-use plastic water bottles in just two years since its launch. The initiative, launched on 15 February 2022 by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, aims to reduce the utilisation …
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