The government has waived taxes on packaging materials used in tea production in a bid to reduce costs for smallholder farmers and increase earnings through value addition. Speaking today in Kericho during a meeting with chairpersons of KTDA-managed smallholder tea factories from the West of Rift region, Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe …
Saudi Arabia and Sidel Sign MoU to Boost Local Packaging Manufacturing
Saudi Arabia and global packaging equipment manufacturer Sidel have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Paris to explore the establishment of localized packaging operations in the Kingdom. The agreement was formalized during the official visit of Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources to France. Eng. Saleh AlSolami, CEO of …
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SIG Celebrates 70 Years of Bag-in-Box Innovation
This year marks the 70th anniversary of the invention of the bag-in-box packaging system, a significant milestone for SIG. Originally developed in 1955 by American chemist William R. Scholle, the bag-in-box was conceived as a safer, cost-effective, and more convenient solution for transporting and storing industrial liquids. Over the decades, it has evolved …
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Heidelberg Celebrates 175 Years of Innovation and Industry Leadership
Heidelberg, a key player in the global printing technology industry, marks its 175th anniversary this year, tracing its roots back to a bell foundry and machine shop established in Frankenthal on March 11, 1850. Initially manufacturing bells and mechanical components, the company gradually shifted its focus to printing presses. The 1921 introduction …
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Sandon Global Strengthens Digital Transformation and Innovation with Key Appointments
Sandon Global has appointed Dr Vishal Kharka as Process Technical Manager and Dr Muhammad Yasir Adnan as Business Systems Manager to lead its digital transformation initiatives. The appointments follow the successful completion of Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) projects with The University of Manchester and Innovate UK. Dr Kharka, who joined the company …
Berry Global Develops Durable Packaging for Vamoosh Plug Unblocker
Berry Global has collaborated with cleaning product manufacturer Vamoosh to develop a packaging solution for its Plug Hole Unblocker, addressing the challenges posed by the product’s chemical composition. Through research and testing, Berry determined that conventional PET and HDPE materials lacked the required durability for the specialist chemicals used in the unblocker. To …
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Printcare Launches Advanced Packaging Facility in Nairobi
Printcare, a global leader in premium packaging solutions, has inaugurated a cutting-edge manufacturing plant in Nairobi, a move that marks a significant development in Kenya’s packaging industry and the wider East African region. The new facility, which offers a range of products including mono cartons, corrugated boxes, and premium paper bags, aims to serve businesses …
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UFlex Secures USFDA Approval for Recycled PE in Food Packaging
UFlex Ltd. has become the first Indian company to receive approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) to use recycled polyethylene (rPE) in food packaging. This certification allows UFlex to incorporate post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials in food packaging, contributing to the global move toward sustainability. The company’s recycling …
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IPP Leverages Gen Alpha Technology to Transform Gravure Printing in Flexible Packaging
Integrated Plastics Packaging (IPP) harnesses Gen Alpha Technology sets a new benchmark in gravure printing, combining precision and sustainability to elevate branding in the food, pharmaceutical, and FMCG sectors. This cutting-edge innovation ensures exceptional color accuracy and consistency, redefining flexible packaging standards. Gravure printing remains a leading solution in the …
Al Ain Water Pioneers Sustainable Packaging with 100% Recycled PET Bottles
Al Ain Water has introduced the UAE’s first locally produced 100% recycled PET (rPET) bottle, marking a significant milestone in the country’s commitment to sustainability and a circular economy. This new packaging initiative addresses the growing concern of plastic waste and high bottled water consumption in the UAE, where residents use an average of 450 …
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