S-One Labels & Packaging expands bouquet of product offerings in the EMEA region

S-One Labels & Packaging is set to expand into the EMEA region after it announced that all orders earlier processed through BMG Media Source will now be handled by the company. In addition to offering products like Michelman’s DigiPrime and DigiGuard in select countries, S-OneLP EMEA will present a growing list of products for digital …

GAMA Group expands flexo accessories and fluid control portfolio

  GAMA Group has expanded its range of products and accessories for flexographic printing, adding new systems aimed at improving efficiency, process control and pressroom organisation. The extended portfolio includes plate washers and anilox washers, branded plate mounters, and storage systems for sleeves and plates, available in manual and automatic versions. According to the company, …

Danone develops a brand new yogart jar aimed at health-conscious consumers

Danone has developed a new packaging for its new all-natural spoonable yogurt which is sold in Argentina. The transparent 200-ml polyethylene terephthalate (PET) jar with a wide-mouth opening and an aluminum-PET-aluminium closure with a 65mm over cap in clear polypropylene (PP) was developed in collaboration with global packaging company Amcor. “This wide-mouth PET jar is …

Arden Software introduces new upgrades to its Braille on packaging inspection system

Arden Software, global software company, which specialises in CAD and CAM software for the print and packaging industry has launched new features to its DotScan inspect system, which enhances the inspection quality of Braille on packaging. The Arden Group of companies has supplied the original DotScan machinery for the past six years, but Arden Software …

The year that was and what lies ahead: Packaging Trends to Watch in 2019

It is good to make headlines but certainly not for the wrong reasons. Interestingly, throughout 2018 packaging made headlines all over the world with impacts on aspects that make the very packaging spectrum. The good news is that the packaging industry, in general, is steadily growing and research agencies have indicated that by 2022 the …

Almarai launches ‘super juice’ with premium packaging and extended shelf-life

Almarai has launched its range of super juices, made from pure finest fruits, harvested in the bountiful orchards of Sunny Southern Spain, just squeezed and bottled to grant the consumers the real fruit taste experience. These 100% not-from-concentrate juices have no added sugar, no added water, no preservatives, no flavourings and no colourants. The Almarai …

Al Ain Vitamin D Water wins ‘Best of Middle East’ Gama Innovation Award

Agthia Group PJSC was recently recognized with the ‘Best of Middle East’ accolade for its breakthrough Al Ain Vitamin D Water during the annual Gama Innovation Awards in the United Kingdom. Launched in January 2018, Al Ain Vitamin D Water is the world’s first and only bottled still water of its kind, without any flavors, …

Ardagh Group introduces ground breaking packaging design for Gaya’s luxury coffee brand

Gaya gold has unveiled an eye-catching metal can design at the launch of their luxury iced coffee, a blend of full-bodied, premium coffee with maximum flavour and a distinctive taste of intense caramel and creamy milk. The distinguishing feature of the patented design is gold printing on both the lid and the base of the …

Heidelberg has enjoyed good market share and an excellent sales record

Zeid Al-Jehni, general manager, Heidelberg ME. He in conversation with Benjamin Daniel, editor, Packaging MEA, discusses Heidelberg and Gallus’ new machines and its future. Benjamin Daniel (BD): I know a lot of new things are happening in the region in terms of business and economy. Heidelberg in the Gulf region as a company too has …

Greif’s Jubail plant in Saudi reaches the one-million drum production milestone

Greif has set a new record for itself. The industrial packaging specialist has shipped its one millionth steel drums from its newly opened facility in Jubail, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Greif’s plant in Jubail is capable of manufacturing tight head and open head steel drums with or without internal coatings and gauges ranging from 0.8mm …