HERMA has introduced certified wash-off self-adhesive label materials for packaging made of high-density polyethylene (HDPE), expanding on its existing solutions for PET containers. HDPE is widely used in rigid packaging for food, cosmetics, and industrial products, but recycling has often been hampered by label residue and inks. The cyclos-HTP Institute has …
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SML has introduced its latest turret winder model, the W1300, developed to enhance high-volume cast film production by enabling the processing of jumbo rolls with a mechanical diameter of up to 1,500 mm. Designed for CPP, CPE, mono-oriented, and barrier films, the W1300 operates at winding speeds up to 450 m/min and …
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eProductivity Software (ePS) has officially announced the general availability of Paxis ERP, a cloud-native enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution designed specifically for small, independent label converters. Following a soft launch at Labelexpo Americas 2024, ePS refined the system through early adopter feedback, including its first live deployment with California-based label …
Edita Frozen Food Industries has announced the launch of a new line of frozen acroissants, viennoiseries, and breads tailored for the food service sector. The products were showcased at the CAFEX 2025 exhibition, which featured over 120 exhibitors from the café and restaurant industry. The new line meets the high standards of …
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The United Arab Emirates has hosted the Every Can Counts Global Managers Meeting in Dubai, a gathering of sustainability leaders and communications experts from over 21 countries. The event aimed to highlight aluminium drink can recycling strategies and share best practices to drive global recycling rates. The four-day meeting featured workshops, strategic …
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In an exclusive interview with Ben Daniel, Chief Editor of Packaging MEA, Huhtamaki Flexibles outlines its strategic expansion in the Middle East through the launch of a new Pouching Hub and a strengthened focus on sustainable packaging solutions to meet rising regional demand. Huhtamaki Flexibles UAE marked a major milestone in its …
At a high-profile event in Dubai, Fedrigoni and its regional partner Orchid Gulf FZ LLC unveiled a portfolio of newly developed premium paper substrates—targeted squarely at the luxury packaging sector. Ben Daniel, Chief Editor of Packaging MEA, reports. Fedrigoni, the Italian-based global leader in premium paper solutions, unveiled its latest collection of high-end packaging substrates …
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KHS Group, a supplier of packaging and filling systems, has announced new climate action targets following the validation of its sustainability roadmap by the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The development includes measurable emission reductions across its value chain, with a long-term aim of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. The company, part of …
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Arabian Farms, a poultry and egg producer in the region, has been acquired by Al Ain Farms Group (AAFG), a UAE-based entity consolidating five local protein producers. The transaction marks the exit of Saudi investors SEDCO Holding and Bugshan Investment, who co-founded Arabian Farms in 1978. Over the decades, the company became a key …
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Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) has unveiled its latest addition to the packaging print market—the Cartonmaster CX 145—during its 175th anniversary celebrations in Wiesloch-Walldorf, Germany. The new very large format (VLF) press targets high-volume folding carton production, especially in the food, beverage, and consumer goods sectors. The CX 145, classified in format class 6 …
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