South Africa Extrupet Group, South Africa’s first and largest recycling operation for post-consumer PET bottles, has ordered a second Starlinger PET recycling line to meet the country’s growing demand for rPET. Extrupet’s PhoenixPET plant, located in Wadeville just east of Johannesburg, converts more than 2.5 million PET bottles per day into high-quality flakes and …
Oreo cookie stirs controversy in UAE over no halal label
UAE Oreo cookies have come under the scanner for not carrying a halal label on a package of the chocolate biscuit. According to a report in Gulfnews, the Abu Dhabi Food and Safety Authority confirmed that all Oreo biscuits were halal and did not contain ingredients that opposed the halal requirement. Food products that contain …
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PepsiCo to accelerate plastic waste reduction initiative
USA PepsiCo has announced a new target to reduce 35% of virgin plastic content across its beverage portfolio by 2025, which equates to the elimination of 2.5 million metric tons of cumulative virgin plastic. Progress will be driven by the company’s increased use of recycled content and alternative packaging materials for its beverage brands, including …
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Smurfit Kappa’s eCommerce expertise triggers impressive sales growth for flower provider
Ireland Jardines de Los Andes is a leading Colombian flower grower that developed a brand called Enjoy Flowers to target customers through the eCommerce channel. Enjoy Flowers used Smurfit Kappa packaging solution which has led to an impressive growth in sales for a fresh flower provider. Enjoy Flowers approached Smurfit Kappa to create a …
Alpha Ink & Printing is the new DG Press agent in the region
UK DG Press is proud to announce that Alpha Ink & Printing Material Trading from Dubai (UAE) will be their agent for United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Oman. Alpha Ink & Printing Materials Trading was established in 2012. The founders have a strong background in the printing industry for several decades in …
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South-African flexible packaging converter buys 5th Comexi press
South Africa South-African flexible packaging converter, Tropic Plastic & Packaging has bought a Comexi F2 MB, the third within the last two years and the fifth since 2011. It will be installed at its facilities in Durban. “Comexi is the industry leader in flexographic printing presses. Their attention to detail is immaculate and every element …
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UAE’s Minister of Climate Change and Environment unveils Agthia Group’s new packaging technology centre in Al Ain
UAE Agthia Group has opened a new packaging technology centre in Al Ain. His Excellency Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, inaugurated Agthia Group’s new facility, which aims to develop more sustainable packaging technologies to make a positive impact on the food and beverages industry and reinforce Agthia’s commitment …
Emirates actions single-use plastic on board promise
UAE Emirates has introduced eco-friendly paper straws on its flight in pursuant to its commitment to reduce single-use plastics on board its aircraft. Put into action from 1 June 2019, all Emirates flights will soon be plastic straw-free. The airline has been working on various long-term sustainability initiatives. In addition to plastic straws, plastic …
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Carl Ostermann Erben is Bellissima DMS partner and will serve the German market
UK Aniken Graphics’, a joint venture between Hamillroad Software, a UK based prepress software company, and Apex International, a global leader of anilox and metering products, has announced that Carl Ostermann Erben (COE) is their latest licensed Bellissima partner in Europe and will serve the German label market. COE is a highly specialised pre-press company …
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Asia Pulp and Paper (APP) Foopak named Product of The Year Award by ELEMCON
Denver Asia Pulp & Paper (APP) Foopak has received a Product of the Year Award from Environmental Leader and Energy Manager Today at the annual Environmental Leader & Energy Manager Conference (ELEMCON). Recognised for its innovative water-based coating to enhance compostability, Foopak offers a practical alternative to plastic and Styrofoam packaging materials. Its coating …
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