Sidel, one of the leading global provider of packaging solutions Sidel has announced an average 5% price rise with immediate effect. In response to widely understood market forces, Sidel is advising customers of an average 5% price increase. Factors contributing to the increase include the global shortages of raw materials and electrical components, including …
Waitrose supports UAE government’s ban on single-use plastic bags
Waitrose & Partners UAE has announced to phase out all single-use plastic bags from its stores across the country as the new policy set by The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi to ban single-use plastics at all checkouts comes into effect on 1st June 2022, with Dubai following suit from 1st July 2022. In …
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Juustoportti uses SIG’s Combismile for juice range
Finnish food producer and co-packer has launched two new sugar-free and sweetener-free juices for children in SIG’s on-the-go combismile carton pack. SIG’s combismile filling line is already installed at Juustoportti’s Jalasjarvi production site and was first used in 2020 to launch Friendly Viking’s premium oat drink range and Hyvin’s yoghurts, fruit soups and protein …
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Spinneys announces to stop single-use plastic bags
Spinneys, a locally-owned supermarket has committed to putting a stop to single-use plastic bags in its stores across the UAE. In line with the new policy set by The Environment Agency, Abu Dhabi to ban single-use plastics at all checkouts starting from 1 June, Spinneys stores in Abu Dhabi will be removing its plastic …
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Sihl presents solutions for on-demand colour label printing
Silh, one of the global leading company for digital print substrates has announced to offer new solutions for the decentralised, on-demand printing of tearproof loop tags, hangtags and stick-on labels in short runs with its Enduro and Picofilm ranges. Sihl produces a range of films, papers and specialty materials for inkjet, solvent, UV curable, …
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Smurfit Kappa acquires Atlas Packaging
Smurfit Kappa UK (SKUK), an integrated manufacturer of paper-based packaging products, has announced the acquisition of Atlas Packaging. North Devon, Barnstaple-based Atlas Packaging is an independent corrugated packaging provider. With a particularly strong presence in shelf ready packaging, gift boxing and the e-commerce sector, the company offers a broad range of innovative products. …
Eco-Products introduces compostable sandwich wrap
Eco-Products has announced to introduce a new compostable wrap for swaddling sandwiches, snacks and more. The new wrap is made from wax paper, is ASTM D6868 compliant and is certified by the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) as compostable in commercial facilities. The wrap works as a basket liner, food wrap or as a scale or …
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Smurfit Kappa invests EUR 35 million in Moroccan plant
Smurfit Kappa, one of the world’s largest paper-based packaging companies, has announced the construction of a new packaging plant in Morocco, its first corrugated plant in the country. Located in Rabat and covering an area of 25,000 m2, it will enable Smurfit Kappa to supply packaging solutions efficiently to its local customer base. Construction …
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AD Ports and AGL to build pulp-paper hub in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Ports (AD Ports), the region’s facilitator of logistics, industry, and trade has signed a strategic agreement with Germany-based Alexander Global Logistics GmbH. According to AD Ports, both the parties to work closely to establish and launch a transshipment hub dedicated to handling pulp and paper products. The hub will operate from Khalifa …
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Qbo switches to bio-based coffee capsules
Tchibo, a German coffee producer has changed the coffee capsule game for its Qbo brand by introducing a bio-based capsule made of second-generation renewable raw materials. While coffee capsules have becomes popular around the world, the downside is its environmental footprint. Keeping this in mind, Tchibo has changed the material composition of its …
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