Crocs has become the first brand to commercially use Algae Ink™ as the black component in a full CMYK retail packaging process. The innovation, developed by Living Ink Technologies in partnership with packaging supplier EcoEnclose, has been implemented on more than 3.2 million cartons for Crocs’ Jibbitz™ shoe charms since August 2023. Algae Ink, made …
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Esko has launched the XPS Spark 4835, a new flexo plate exposure unit, at Labelexpo in Barcelona. The system combines single-side UV LED exposure with an optional integrated UV finishing device, offering converters and trade shops a compact solution designed for precision and energy efficiency. Eddy Fadel, Esko GM Flexo, …
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Coro’s fruit juice brand Suntop has introduced a new connected packaging campaign across the Gulf region to coincide with the back-to-school season. Developed in collaboration with Appetite Creative, the initiative combines packaging technology with consumer engagement through QR codes. The “Mega Back to School 2025” campaign builds on the company’s 2024 …
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PepsiCo has officially launched local production of its Cheetos snack brand in Nigeria, alongside the commissioning of a $20 million expanded manufacturing facility in Lagos developed with global logistics company DP World. The project is expected to strengthen supply chains, create jobs, and reduce import reliance. Located in Oshodi, the plant …
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Mondi has partnered with Norwegian furniture manufacturer Ekornes to introduce a paper-based packaging system for wrapping high-end mattresses, replacing the company’s previous plastic-based solution. The new CompressWrap system, developed by Mondi, combines two types of FunctionalBarrier Paper to ensure secure compression and transport of mattresses. In the first stage, FunctionalBarrier Paper …
Coveris has launched a new resealable monomaterial tray solution designed for refrigerated food applications. Named MonoFlexBP, the tray is intended to replace non-recyclable, multi-material packaging while extending product shelf life and improving consumer convenience. Designed as part of Coveris’ No Waste mission, the MonoFlexBP tray features an advanced resealing mechanism …
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LAGOS, NIGERIA — Rite Foods Limited has announced the recovery of an estimated 40 tonnes of plastic waste, much of it post-consumer packaging, during July in Lagos as part of the global Plastic Free July campaign. The effort is part of the company’s “Riteonthebeach” initiative, developed in partnership with Pop Beach Club and …
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The Kenya Extended Producer Responsibility Organization (KEPRO) and the National Environmental Complaints Committee (NECC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance coordination in addressing environmental challenges, with a focus on waste management and compliance. The agreement, formalized at a signing event attended by KEPRO CEO James Odongo and NECC CEO Mary Njogu, sets …
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Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has completed a debottlenecking expansion at its Al Taweelah alumina refinery in Abu Dhabi, increasing production capacity by up to 50,000 tonnes of alumina annually. The expansion involved the installation of a third ball mill, a key component in the refining process that grinds bauxite ore into fine particles before chemical …
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South African print specialist SA Litho has become the first company on the African continent to install Nilpeter’s FA-26 printing press, marking a milestone in the region’s label and packaging sector. The installation represents the latest step in a long-standing relationship between SA Litho and Danish press manufacturer Nilpeter. The new FA-26 joins other equipment …
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