Nestlé continues its strides towards a waste-free future with significant progress in reducing packaging waste and enhancing waste management efforts. Over the past five years, since pledging commitment to the Global Commitment on plastic waste, Nestlé, along with other leading signatories, has surpassed market expectations in reducing virgin plastic usage and increasing recyclability, states …
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ProAmpac, a major player in flexible packaging and material science, has launched ProActive Intelligence Moisture Protect (MP-1000), a breakthrough moisture-adsorbing technology. This patent-pending innovation, using Aptar’s CSP Technologies’ 3-Phase Activ-Polymer™ platform technology, eliminates the need for desiccant packets. MP-1000 aims to reduce moisture levels in packaging headspace, beneficial for applications like point-of-care diagnostic kits, …
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has revealed plans to establish a pioneering sustainability accreditation framework tailored specifically for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), as reported by Emirates News Agency. This initiative, known as EcoMark Global Accreditation, aims to enhance the competitiveness of MSMEs in the global green economy by simplifying and standardizing …
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Borouge has introduced five new solutions aimed at boosting the competitiveness of the UAE’s exports, according to statements made by Khalfan Mohamed AlMuhairi, Senior Vice President, Region Middle East and Exports of Borouge. One of these solutions targets the infrastructure industry, while the remaining four are designed for advanced packaging industries to meet …
Mamuda Beverages, a multi-industry company in Nigeria, has successfully established a beverage production facility in Kano, located in the northern part of Nigeria. The company tackled the challenge posed by the absence of significant gas infrastructure in the North, a region where industrial enterprises are less concentrated due to limited access to major gas …
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Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, today announced Emrah Tekdemir has been appointed country sales director for Türkiye. In his new role, Tekdemir will continue to expand Rockwell Automation’s local presence, core business, and help customers accelerate their digital transformation journey to drive …
On Sunday, the Lagos State Government declared an immediate ban on the use and distribution of Styrofoam and other single-use plastics within the state. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, made the announcement in a statement he personally signed, citing the environmental impact of these materials. Wahab highlighted the adverse …
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FESPA Middle East 2024 is right around the corner. During the event, there is a series of industry-specific and educational sessions. One of the sessions that will be of interest specifically to corrugated and folding carton converters will be a 45-minute session on industrial, single-pass digital printing for corrugated and carton packaging. Industry-sector …
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The UK Government has introduced proposals aimed at modifying egg labeling rules to provide support to British farmers in the event of avian influenza outbreaks. The suggested changes, disclosed on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, eliminate the necessity for producers to modify egg labels during mandatory housing orders, effectively preventing costly labeling adjustments. Presently, …
In a significant development at the 28th Conference of Parties (COP28), Rebound, an innovative company dedicated to minimizing plastic impact on the environment, proudly announces its partnership with the Circular Packaging Association (CPA). The collaboration aims to standardize plastics recyclates, advancing efforts towards unified material standards in the UAE and the global community. …
