Adana, Türkiye – Fresh produce exporter Özler Tarım has partnered with Mondi to develop a recyclable corrugated packaging solution that has significantly reduced food waste and increased efficiency in global shipments. Faced with the challenge of protecting fruits and vegetables during long sea freight journeys, Özler Tarım required packaging that could …
Dow, Zermatt and Nature’s Variety launch recyclable pet food pouch with advanced recycled content
Dow, Zermatt, and Nature’s Variety have introduced a new recyclable pet food pouch incorporating food-contact compliant recycled plastic from advanced recycling. Now available in Spain, France, and Portugal, the solution addresses growing regulatory and consumer demand for circular packaging in the pet food sector. The pouch includes 10% recycled content …
BOBST oneECG expands gravure printing with metallic effects
BOBST’s oneECG technology is enabling converters to achieve metallic finishes in gravure printing using a fixed set of process inks, a development positioned to streamline production and improve sustainability in flexible packaging. Introduced in 2019, oneECG (Extended Color Gamut) standardizes gravure printing with a fixed ink palette, reducing the need …
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Siegwerk, Borouge and TPN launch recyclable mono-material pouch for dry food packaging
Siegwerk, Borouge, and Thailand-based TPN Food Packaging Co., Ltd. have jointly developed a fully recyclable, mono-material barrier stand-up pouch designed for oxygen-sensitive dry products such as nuts and pet food. The collaboration marks the first co-development project under the Siegwerk-Borouge partnership, with TPN overseeing production. The pouch, made entirely of polyethylene, is designed to maintain …
Mondi South Africa boosts energy self-sufficiency and climate resilience at Merebank mill
Mondi South Africa has strengthened the operational resilience of its Merebank paper mill in Durban through a new energy project and flood-protection measures, reinforcing supply continuity for its paper-based packaging operations. The site has installed a condensing steam turbine that enables it to generate 60% of its electricity needs, reducing reliance on external power and …
DS Smith expands digital capabilities with BOBST Connect integration
DS Smith has deployed the BOBST Connect platform across its packaging facilities in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) to enhance digital integration and improve operational efficiency. The move strengthens a longstanding partnership with BOBST that dates back to 1971 and currently accounts for two-thirds of DS Smith’s converting equipment. …
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ALPLA marks 70 years of packaging innovation and global growth
Plastic packaging manufacturer ALPLA celebrated its 70th anniversary on 12 September at the Festspielhaus Bregenz, Austria, marking seven decades since its founding in a laundry room in Hard by Lake Constance in 1955. From humble beginnings, the Austrian family-owned company has grown into a global operation with 200 locations in 46 …
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SIG and partners launch Egypt’s first closed-loop recycling system for beverage cartons
SIG, in collaboration with GIZ Egypt, Plastic Bank, Carta Misr, and TileGreen, has launched Egypt’s first fully operational closed-loop recycling system for aseptic beverage cartons. The initiative, “Green Jobs from a Box,” is backed by long-standing industry partners Beyti – an Almarai subsidiary – and Juhayna Food Industries. Supported by the German Federal Ministry for …
OnPrintShop showcases AI-powered print solution at PRINTING United Expo 2024
At PRINTING United Expo 2024, held from September 10–12 in Las Vegas, OnPrintShop unveiled its latest AI-powered enhancements to its web-to-print (W2P) software. A three-time exhibitor and recipient of the Pinnacle Technology Award 2024, the company demonstrated how artificial intelligence can streamline key functions for print businesses. The new AI integration aims to simplify the …
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Safripol, Polyoak, and Packamama bring South Africa’s first flat PET wine bottle to market
Safripol, in partnership with Polyoak Packaging and UK-based Packamama, has introduced South Africa’s first locally manufactured flat wine bottle made from recycled PET. The innovation is now being produced in Cape Town and marks a significant shift in wine packaging aimed at reducing environmental impact and improving logistics. The bottle …