Oman Refreshment Company and Sidel launch three new formats

Oman Refreshment Company (ORC) has launched three new formats for PET bottles in order to meet changes in consumer demand. Sidel, its trusted OEM, completed the line conversion within a reduced lead time. These formats are now operating with improved rated speed to satisfy consumer demand in Oman. Established in 1974 and currently employing more …

Paper not film: KHS launches ecofriendly can packaging

KHS Group has added a further environmentally friendly system to its portfolio. With its tried-and- tested Innopack Kisters tray packers, the systems supplier now enables cans of food and beverage to be wrapped in paper.   The new technology provides an alternative to shrink film or wraparound cartons. Regarding stability the results are the same …

Rwenzori demonstrates peak practice in the bottled water sector

    With the help of high-quality, efficient KHS technology the sales of packaged water in Uganda are climbing to ever greater heights. And at the same time, awareness of the responsible use of resources is growing – an example that could set a precedent.   At 5,109 meters above sea level, Margherita Peak in …

Milk initiative doing good for kids and for business

Niche Cocoa Industry Ltd, Ghana’s largest fully integrated cocoa processor, recently signed a deal with Sidel to move into uncharted territory: beverage production. The plan is to support Ghana’s School Feeding Programme by providing 5.6 million pupils with ready-to-drink chocolate milk for 100 school days per year. Niche Cocoa, founded in 2011, manufactures high quality, …

Sidel honoured for innovative eco-packaging concept Aya

The World Food Innovation Awards have justly recognised this newly released, environmentally friendly, compact and attractive water bottle design named after an ancient deity For its latest eco-friendly packaging design concept, Aya, Sidel has received the World Food Innovation Award (WFIA) in the category “Best Drink Packaging Design”. With the prize-winning Aya design, Sidel has …

Sidel provide local healthcare players with bottles for hydro-alcoholic gel

In the fight against COVID-19, Sidel have transformed their international centre of excellence for PET packaging development and blowing solutions in France into a production centre and launched an exceptional production of bottles for hydro-alcoholic gel. A first batch of 5,000 PET plastic bottles for the disinfectant has already been provided to the Hospital of …

SIPA strengthens base on Circular Economy and Digital platforms

In an interaction with Packaging MEA technology editor Vikram Fotedar, SIPA S.p.A Filling & Packaging Division service innovation manager Riccardo Necchi discusses details of a new digital platform that has a sustainable touch to it. Vikram Fotedar (VF): There are two basic themes. One about sustainability and companies’ initiative towards sustainability and the other is …

KHS presents the first recyclable juice bottle made of 100% rPET.

The German FFS manufacturer from Dortmund is and always has been focusing on developing sustainable containers with an attractive design, adopting a holistic approach to the manufacture, filling, labeling and packaging of PET containers throughout the entire filling and packaging line. Packaging MEA (PMEA): KHS is spearheading initiatives in the – in sustainability and digitalisation at the …

Towards more sustainable PET in the MEA

At this year’s Gulfood Manufacturing, Sidel presented their innovations that help liquid packaging manufacturers, co-packers and brand owners achieve longterm superior performance throughout the entire lifecycle of their packaging lines. In focus were the Sidel Super Combi, Sidel Aseptic Combi Predis™ for sensitive beverages, including liquid dairy products and the latest additions to the filling …