Kraft Heinz expands Cairo Factory to boost production and exports

  Lieutenant General Engineer Kamel El-Wazir, Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Industry and Transport, officially inaugurated the expanded Cairo Food Industries Factory, operated by Kraft Heinz, on Saturday. The ceremony was attended by US Ambassador to Egypt Hiro Mustafa, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Hassan El-Khatib, Minister of Supply and …

Holoprint expands market presence in the UAE with sustainable innovations

  Holoprint Security Solutions, part of the Holostik Group and established in 2015, has quickly emerged as a leader in the holographic products sector, particularly within the UAE. With its manufacturing plant in Dubai, Holoprint offers customized holographic security solutions to a diverse client base in over 40 countries. The company blends Indian values with …

Heinz marks Saudi National Day with brandless ketchup bottles

  In a unique gesture to celebrate Saudi Arabia’s National Day, Heinz has removed its iconic logo from ketchup bottles, replacing it with a plain green label. This special edition, launched today, allows consumers to personalize their bottles with messages of national pride.   Instead of the familiar Heinz branding, the bottles feature an empty …

Origin Materials unveils CapFormer System, completes Factory Acceptance Test

  Origin Materials has introduced its CapFormer System, the first commercial-scale manufacturing system for PET caps and closures. The company has also successfully completed the Factory Acceptance Test for the system, validating its performance specifications with over 98% manufacturing efficiency.   “Today marks a significant milestone for sustainable packaging and recycling,” said Origin Co-CEO and …

Linx Printing Technologies introduces new inks for flexible plastic packaging

  Linx Printing Technologies has unveiled two new inks designed to address the challenges of printing high-quality, readable codes on advanced flexible films. The Linx Black Strong Plastic-Film Ink 1015 and Linx Black Strong Plastic-Film Ink 3415 are tailored to enhance code adhesion on plastic film packaging, catering to a range of formats including flow …

MPS unveils EF Packaging press for flexible packaging and shrink sleeve applications

  MPS has introduced its latest innovation, the EF Packaging press, designed to expand the company’s existing EF narrow web press series. Targeting flexible packaging and shrink sleeve markets, this press operates at an extended web width of 26 inches, offering new opportunities for label converters looking to diversify into flexible packaging or short-run applications. …

Husky Technologies names Bradley Selleck as new CEO, John Galt transitions to Chairman

  Husky Technologies has announced a leadership transition, with current Chief Operating Officer Bradley Selleck set to take over as CEO on October 1, while long-serving CEO John Galt will assume the role of Chairman. Husky, a global provider of solutions for the beverage, consumer goods, and medical device markets, is part of Platinum Equity’s …

Gulf Capital sells stake in Middle East Glass after significant growth

  Gulf Capital has divested its strategic stake in Middle East Glass S.A.E. (MEG) to MENA Glass Holdings Limited. This move comes following a notable expansion in MEG’s operations and financial performance during Gulf Capital’s holding period.   MEG, now the largest glass packaging manufacturer in the Middle East and the second largest in Africa, …

Domino introduces high-speed bottle closure printing station for labelless bottles

  Domino Printing Sciences has launched a new range of high-speed Bottle Closure Printing Stations aimed at supporting the beverage industry’s shift away from labels on bottles. This development is driven by environmental and legislative pressures, including a recent mandate from South Korea that will ban external labels on bottled water starting January 2026.   …

Label Link advances digital printing capabilities with new acquisition

  Label Link, a prominent wholesale label printer based in South Africa, has furthered its digital transformation by acquiring a second SCREEN Truepress LABEL 350UV SAI-S. This purchase follows a successful partnership with ROTOCON, a local provider of SCREEN digital inkjet solutions.   Founded in 2003, Label Link has become a key player in Cape …