In a busy marketplace, brands compete for our attention with many messages. Flashy ads, celebrity endorsements, and social media campaigns all fight for our limited focus. Yet, in this noisy environment, there’s a silent salesperson working hard on every shelf, in every store, around the world: packaging design. This article delves into the …
PepsiCo South Africa and Standard Bank partner on sustainability initiatives
PepsiCo South Africa has partnered with Standard Bank on a sustainability-linked working capital facility to support its renewable energy commitments and local procurement initiatives. This collaboration aligns with PepsiCo’s global sustainability agenda, focusing on energy-efficient manufacturing and renewable electricity. PepsiCo, a leading global food and beverage company, operates in over 200 countries. In …
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Insights into corrugated packaging trends in MENA
Corrugated packaging demand in the GCC and MENA region is on a steady rise, projecting a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 4-6% through 2030. This growth is buoyed by a favourable business climate and robust industrial expansion in key economies like KSA and the UAE. Despite these opportunities, manufacturers face intensifying competition and …
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X-Rite Autura Ink wins PRINTING United Alliance 2024 Pinnacle Product Award
X-Rite Incorporated, a global leader in color science and technology, announced that its Autura™ Ink has received the PRINTING United Alliance 2024 Pinnacle Award for Color Management and Quality Control. This award recognizes products that significantly enhance the printing industry through exceptional quality, capability, and productivity. Autura Ink is a cloud-native solution designed …
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Beiersdorf introduces NIVEA Creme tin with 80% recycled aluminum
Beiersdorf has unveiled a more sustainable version of its iconic NIVEA Creme tin, now produced with 80% recycled aluminum. This initiative aligns with the company’s commitment to sustainability and reducing carbon emissions. Sustainability Milestone Isabell Niggemann, Procurement, highlights the significance of this change: “We have integrated a minimum of 80% recycled aluminum into …
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Tetra Pak collaborates with Mengniu Group on limited edition Milk Range featuring iconic art
Tetra Pak and Mengniu Group have introduced a limited edition Milk Deluxe Pure Milk range, showcasing 30 designs featuring masterpieces from Van Gogh and Monet. Packaged in Tetra Prisma® Aseptic 250 Edge cartons with DreamCap™ 26 closure, this special edition is available to consumers across Greater China, both online and in stores, through a …
TekniPlex Healthcare expands Tyvek® converting capabilities to EMEA Region
TekniPlex Healthcare has announced an expansion of its converting capabilities for DuPont™ Tyvek® products to the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region. This move aims to enhance local sourcing and reduce lead times for medical device and healthcare customers across these areas. Previously, TekniPlex Healthcare managed Tyvek® converting only in the United …
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Innovia Films introduces new low-density film for ice cream packaging
Innovia Films has launched a new white cavitated ultra-low-density film, VL40, designed specifically for ice cream flow wrap packaging. This film is produced at Innovia’s facility in Płock, Poland. The VL40 film is engineered to perform well on high-speed flow wrap machines, which are commonly used by ice cream manufacturers across Europe. It …
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Emirates Biotech launches with new stakeholder, targets PLA Bioplastics market
SS Royal Kit Emirates Investment and Global Biopolymers Industries have partnered to establish Emirates Biotech, a new company focused on the production and distribution of PLA bioplastics. The firm aims to introduce sustainable alternatives to fossil fuel-based plastics across the Middle East, Africa, and India. The partnership agreement was signed by Shaikh Suhail …
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Koenig & Bauer enhances energy management in metal decoration
Koenig & Bauer MetalPrint is introducing new energy management features aimed at boosting sustainability in the metal packaging sector. Starting with all new printing systems at its Stuttgart facility, the company will include hardware for recording energy data and the VisuEnergy X energy management system, designed specifically for print and packaging production. The …
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