Mondelēz and Amcor launch 80% recycled plastic packaging for Cadbury bars

  Mondelēz International has announced a significant sustainability initiative for its Cadbury brand, collaborating with packaging leader Amcor to introduce advanced recycled plastic packaging for its core sharing bars. Starting in 2025, the iconic Cadbury Dairy Milk bars, produced in Bournville and Coolock and distributed across the UK and Ireland, will be wrapped in packaging …

UV to UV LED: A Question of ‘When’ not ‘If’ Solutions by AFRA and Zeller+Gmelin to support Narrow Web printers transition from UV to UV LED

  A significant leap for the label printing industry in the Middle East, Afra Intl. has partnered with Zeller + Gmelin to make LED curing technology commercially viable, enhancing both quality and performance in flexo label printing.   As the exclusive partner of IUV LED systems, AFRA stands at the forefront of innovation, while Zeller …

Artotec enters into IML printing with Lombardi Synchroline 530 press

  Artotec Private Limited, a Karachi-based company specializing in offset, flexo, and corrugation printing and packaging since 2008, has recently enhanced its operations with the installation of a Lombardi Synchroline 530 labeling press. Artotec has been a key player in the packaging industry, offering custom corrugated packaging and advanced post-printing techniques.   The new Synchroline …

Integrated Plastics pioneers innovative F&B solutions addressing food safety and sustainability challenges

  Integrated Plastics Packaging (IPP) has emerged as a key player in the flexible packaging industry, boasting over 25 years of experience in providing tailored solutions for global brands. Based in Dubai’s Jebel Ali Industrial Park, IPP manufactures customized packaging materials that cater to diverse sectors, including food, hygiene, personal care, pharmaceuticals, and construction.   …

WHO proposes front-of-package labels to help consumers make healthier choices

  The World Health Organization (WHO) has proposed new guidelines recommending front-of-package nutritional labels to help consumers make informed food choices, Reuters reports. The draft guidelines, developed over several years, mark the WHO’s first effort to standardize labeling practices, though they stop short of endorsing harsher warning labels used in some countries.   The initiative …

BOBST launches new subsidiary in Algeria to enhance customer support

  BOBST, a prominent supplier of substrate processing, printing, and converting equipment, has announced the establishment of its new subsidiary, Bobst Algiers, in Algeria. This move aims to improve customer support and service for the expanding North African packaging and labeling markets.   The inauguration event for Bobst Algiers will welcome customers and partners, providing …

ProAmpac launches RotiBag for sustainable food-to-go packaging

  ProAmpac has introduced the RotiBag, a flexible packaging solution designed as an alternative to traditional clamshell containers. The RotiBag, available in conventional, recycle-ready, and post-consumer recycled (PCR) structures, aims to reduce material use and enhance sustainability for grab-and-go food items like rotisserie chicken.   “The RotiBag addresses a need in the food retail market …

Henkel and Panverta collaborate to improve sustainable packaging for dry foods

  Henkel Adhesive Technologies and Indonesia-based film manufacturer PT. Panverta Cakrakencana have developed a new film solution that enhances oxygen barrier performance in packaging for dry foods. This collaboration aims to reduce the number of layers in packaging, addressing environmental concerns by minimizing waste. Traditionally, packaging for products like flour, rice, and pasta requires multiple …

Domino unveils 1200dpi Hybrid Printing Module and Print Inspection System

    Domino Printing Sciences has launched a new 1200dpi digital print engine designed for integration into flexographic printing lines, addressing the increasing demand for hybrid printing solutions. The N730i Integration Module, based on Domino’s Generation 7 platform, enables label converters to achieve high-resolution digital printing at high speeds, including variable data applications.   Michael …

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 …