Marks & Spencer has shifted to paper packaging for its men’s essentials line, a move expected to eliminate 5.5 million plastic units from its Clothing & Home operations over the next year. The retailer has replaced plastic with recyclable, FSC-certified paper across its men’s socks, woven pyjamas, and nearly 40% of its men’s …
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Ranpak announced it will offer PaperWrap, a paper-based alternative to plastic pallet wrapping, across North America as part of its sustainable packaging lineup. The move supports companies looking to reduce plastic use in shipping and logistics. The partnership brings together Ranpak’s distribution network and PaperWrap’s European-developed pallet wrapping machines, designed to …
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TOPPAN Digital Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of TOPPAN Holdings Inc., has developed a color version of its Illumigram™ hologram, enhancing visual impact and counterfeit resistance. Previously available only in white, Illumigram now supports multiple fixed colors such as blue, red, and yellow. Launched in April, the new hologram targets industries combating counterfeit goods, including pharmaceuticals, …
Emirates Biotech has appointed SAMSUNG E&A as the contractor for its planned Polylactic Acid (PLA) production plant in Abu Dhabi. The facility, part of the Falcon PLA Project, will focus on producing biodegradable plastics and is expected to be operational by early 2028. The agreement, signed on 14 April at Emirates Biotech’s head office, marks …
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BOBST and LEONHARD KURZ Stiftung & Co. KG (KURZ) have announced an expanded strategic partnership aimed at further developing hot-transfer stamping technologies. As part of the initiative, the NOVAFOIL 106 H hot-transfer stamping machine has been installed at KURZ’s Demo Center in Fürth, Germany. This move marks a new phase in the collaboration between …
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PETCO, in partnership with Tetra Pak®, is stepping up efforts to enhance the collection and recycling of liquid board packaging (LBP) across South Africa. As part of its extended producer responsibility (EPR) commitments, the organization has launched recent community activations in the Free State and Western Cape to encourage the recovery of used beverage cartons. …
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Syntegon has launched its new MLD Advanced filling machine, designed specifically for ready-to-use (RTU) nested syringes. The machine meets growing demands from pharmaceutical manufacturers for high-output, precision filling, and 100 percent in-process control (IPC). Markus Burkert, Product Manager at Syntegon, explained, “Especially with high-value medicines, it is essential that each drop is filled …
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The PRIME Awards 2025, held at the Grand Hyatt in Dubai, was a grand celebration of packaging excellence, where 50 exceptional winners were honored across 17 categories, recognizing their outstanding achievements in packaging design, sustainability, technology, and leadership. The event brought together industry leaders, innovators, and experts to acknowledge the region’s best packaging solutions, showcasing …
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Nestlé has announced a partnership with Dubai AI Campus to develop an artificial intelligence-powered tool designed to identify product innovation opportunities. The initiative will analyze emerging trends and provide consumer insights, supporting Nestlé in making data-driven decisions and advancing product development. The agreement was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding signed at the …
SIG reported a 15% increase in sales for its SIG Terra portfolio of sustainable packaging materials for aseptic cartons in 2024. This growth exceeds the company’s overall 6% revenue increase in carton packaging, reflecting the growing demand for sustainable packaging solutions. SIG Terra is designed to reduce the environmental impact of packaging. In 2024, approximately …
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