In a significant move, the Indian company Savvinova Pack & Labels Industry, has made a strategic investment in Dubai by acquiring their first Nilpeter press – an FB-350. This move marks a significant expansion for the company as it taps into the FMCG, Food and Beverage Industry in the region. Savvinova has a history …
JOZO and SFA Pioneer NextCycle IML Labels for Sustainable Packaging
In a collaborative effort led by SFA Packaging and JOZO, the introduction of NextCycle IMLTM labels marks a significant stride towards achieving fully recyclable and circular packaging. The packaging evolution, assessed by RecyClass, now holds a B-score, aligning with evolving industry guidelines. JOZO’s saltshaker tubes underwent a remarkable transformation from a multicomponent structure, …
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Grand Opening Ceremony Marks Inauguration of Gulf Closures, an Aptar Company
In a significant event, Aptar, a global leader in dosing, dispensing, and protection technologies, celebrated the inauguration of Gulf Closures, an Aptar Company, in collaboration with Gulf Closures, a closure manufacturer for beverage products in Bahrain. The grand opening ceremony, held on December 7th, 2023, was graced by the presence of HE Mr. Abdullah bin …
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Pepsico introduces locally produced 100% recycled plastic bottles* for Pepsi Brands, a first in the UAE
PepsiCo HAS introduced 100% recycled plastic bottles for Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, and Pepsi Zero in the UAE. A first in the country, PepsiCo is paving the way for the integration of fully recycled*, locally produced packaging in the Carbonated Soft Drinks (CSDs) category inline with COP28 taking place in the UAE this month. The …
UPP rebrands as E7 Group, and ventures into the Packaging Printing and Converting Sector
Abu Dhabi-based United Printing and Publishing (UPP), specializing in commercial, newspaper, and security printing, and recently entering the packaging print-converting sector, is undergoing a rebranding process and will now operate under the new identity of E7 Group. E7, derived from ‘Emirates’ and ‘7’, symbolizes UAE unity and a forward-looking approach, reflecting the …
Asia Paper & Pulp Expands MEA Growth with Sustainable, Plastic-Free Packaging Solutions
Jakarta-based Asia Pulp & Paper (APP), the world’s largest paper mill, highlights the Middle East and Africa (MEA) as a pivotal market for its eco-friendly paper and products due to rising demand for biodegradable packaging solutions, projected to grow around 4% annually. MEA’s post-COVID surge in demand for environmentally friendly paper products, notably in food …
Kongsberg PCS Launches New Kongsberg Ultimate Platform for Corrugated Production
Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems (Kongsberg PCS) unveiled its latest digital cutting platform, the Kongsberg Ultimate, marking a notable development in the corrugated production sector. The platform is positioned to potentially impact the industry with claims of enhanced productivity, precision, and safety. Featuring a new drive technology, an acceleration rate of up to 2.74G, …
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TotalEnergies Boosts Use of Recycled Plastics in Lubricant Bottles
TotalEnergies, a major player in the energy sector, has taken a significant step towards sustainability by incorporating 50% post-consumer recycled polyethylene in the packaging of its premium lubricants range in Europe. The platinum-coloured bottles are produced by the company’s own polymers segment. This initiative follows a successful pilot project launched in 2021 with …
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HowGood and Carrefour Partner to Showcase Climate Impact Labels on Food Products at COP28
HowGood, a sustainability intelligence platform boasting the world’s largest ingredient and product sustainability database, has announced a collaboration with Majid Al Futtaim, the operator of Carrefour in the UAE. The initiative aims to display HowGood’s research-backed impact labels on 2,500 food items across five stores, including a presence at COP28. The partnership also involves …
Tetra Pak and PAKPRO Launch Beverage Carton Recovery in East Africa, PAKPRO’s Global Climate Initiatives at COP28
Tetra Pak East Africa, in collaboration with the Packaging Producer Responsibility Organization (PAKPRO), has launched a groundbreaking initiative to recover used beverage cartons in East Africa. According to a series of linkedin posts by PACKPRO, the announcement was made during a kick-start project aimed at addressing environmental concerns related to plastic packaging. Speaking at …