Zoom, one of UAE’s leading home-grown convenience store chain has announced its partnership with Emirates Nature-WWF, the leading non-profit organisation in the United Arab Emirates, to extend its support for the Rethink Plastic Campaign. In line with its endeavour to raise awareness towards banning the usage of single-use plastic bags, Zoom has partnered with …
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Coca-Cola, Cadbury and Heinz are among around 800 firm to reapply for a Royal Warrant after the prestigious label became void following the death of the Queen. Retailers Fortnum & Mason and Waitrose and brands including Twinings tea and Bollinger champagne are alsoamong those that proudly advertise the late monarch’s coveted coat of arms …
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Mondi has launched Hug&Hold, a recyclable, paper-based solution to replace plastic shrink wrap for PET bottle bundle packs. Hug&Hold comprises two elements that provide secure and safe transportation as well as stacking of bundles of bottled drinks. The first element is a patent-pending sleeve made of 100% kraft paper that wraps around the bottles …
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Taghleef Industries, one of the leading global manufacturers of PP-based, biobased, and biodegradable films has announced the commissioning of a state-of-the-art equipment with proprietary features in San Giorgio di Nogaro (Italy), which scales up the existing capacities of Alcalá la Real (Spain) and Terre-Haute (Indiana, USA).With its tailor-made design and a production capacity ranging from …
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Tadweer, Abu Dhabi Waste Management Centre has announced that it has processed more than 1,860,000 tons of waste, including 88,382 tons of medical and hazardous waste during the first half of 2022. This comes as part of the Centre’s continuous efforts to build an efficient integrated waste management and pest control system in Abu Dhabi. …
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As brands and converters seek solutions to increase the circularity of plastic packaging, Avery Dennison Label and Packaging Materials boasts to have removed a key obstacle to plastic recycling with the introduction of next generation AD CleanFlake technology. This innovation now extends the benefits of CleanFlake technology to our core film portfolio, combining with its …
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Amcor has announced the first batch of recipients for its Lift-Off seed funding initiative. Launched in April, Amcor Lift-Off targets breakthrough, state-of-the-art technologies that will further advance Amcor’s initiatives to make the future of packaging more sustainable. Following multiple pitch rounds, the winners of the initial Lift-Off program are: Bloom Biorenewables: A chemical and …
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Bobst’s flatbed die-cutters with cam-driven movement have paved the way for mass production of high-quality consumer goods since a few years. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the mechanism that made it all possible. “Often copied but never equalled,” is how Marco Lideo, Head of Product Line Die cutter Stampers, Flexo, Litho Lam …
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Stora Enso has announced to acquire Netherlands-based De Jong Packaging Group, for an enterprise value of approximately EUR 1,020 million. This acquisition will advance Stora Enso’s strategic direction, accelerate revenue growth and build market share in renewable packaging in Europe. De Jong Packaging Group is one of the largest corrugated packaging producers in the …
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HEINZ: PAPER-BASED KETCHUP BOTTLE Heinz, maker of the world’s best-selling ketchup, is teaming up with Pulpex to develop a paper-based, renewable and recyclable bottle made from 100% sustainably sourced wood pulp. Heinz is the first sauce brand to test the potential of Pulpex’s sustainable paper bottle packaging for its range of world-famous condiments. ALTHIKA …
