The Egyptian Export Council for Printing, Packaging, Paper, Literary and Artistic Works has announced that the sector’s exports from January to June 2022 rose by 37 percent to hit $614.6 million, in comparison to $449.4 million in the same period of 2021. In its monthly report, the council said that exports of packaging rose …
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Aptar Food + Beverage has announced its participation in Drinktec, one of the world’s leading trade fairs for the beverage and liquid food industry. The event to take place from 12 to 16 September Messe München, Germany. The company will showcase its latest closure solutions for dispensing beverages and other liquid products, from pouring …
Mondi in partnership with Fiorini International, an Italy-based converter and packaging producer has successfully created and launched a new fully recyclable paper packaging for a premium Italian pasta brand. Following a complete overhaul of its packaging design, Antico Pastificio Umbro has designed and produced a paper bag with a viewing window for its premium …
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The key driver for brand growth is penetration, while innovation proves the key strategy for winning buyers. Idriss El Ganari, Managing Director, AME, Worldpanel Division, shares insights with Packaging MEA A decade of insights from Worldpanel’s Brand Footprint study confirms that increasing their penetration is by far the best way for brands to grow. …
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Doaa Bin Thabit, Contributing Editor, Packaging MEA, grants at insight into her delightful Ramadan initiative, which encourages more fortunare school children to distribute toys to their orphan peers and instill in them a spirit of generosity Since the launch of her social initiative Gift with Love in 2019, Doaa bin Thabit, founder of Packageha, …
Constantia Flexibles has signed an agreement to acquire 100 % of FFP Packaging Solutions, one of the leading players for sustainable, flexible packaging in the consumer market from Northampton, UK. Pim Vervaat, CEO of Constantia Flexibles stated, “The acquisition aligns well with our Vision 2025 growth strategy of investing in competitive businesses with potential …
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The globally operating diemaker, Marbach has introduced a nick changing system to ensure maximum flexibility in the production of corrugated board packaging. The diemaker to offer maximum flexibility in the production of corrugated board packaging. The system enables the user to react quickly and easily change the properties of the material to be die-cut. Ralf Nuyken, …
Mondi, one of the global leaders in packaging and paper, is investing nearly €65 million in three consumer flexible packaging plants in Europe in order to meet growing customer demand for sustainable pet food packaging solutions. The European pet food market has grown significantly in recent years, driven by a consistent rise in pet …
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This year’s international Earth Day takes place under the motto “Invest in Our Planet“. Supporting this call to action, Beiersdorf is transforming operations across its business and entire value chain to reduce emissions wherever possible. Here, product formulas and packaging play a key role. So far, the company has managed to lower its CO2 …
Colgate is rolling out its breakthrough recyclable tube in the US, using a bold message on its package. The tube’s limited-edition design says “Recycle Me!” Colgate-Palmolive’s tube is made from high-density polyethylene (HDPE), the same plastic used for milk and detergent bottles. Recycling the tube alongside plastic bottles requires no extra steps. Traditionally, since …
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