Under the accord UPM will help develop solutions for advancing the uptake of FSC in the market Finland UPM and FSC have signed a partnership agreement aimed at increasing the supply of FSC-certified wood. UPM has cooperated with FSC both on international and national levels for several years. The company has been involved in developing …
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Certification in China helps raise contribution from renewables, up from 22% of total in 2015 Switzerland Tetra Pak has raised its use of renewable energy to over a third of its consumption through purchasing International Renewable Energy Certificates (I-RECs) for all its production facilities in China. Charles Brand, executive vice president, product management and commercial …
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Signature Pack is ‘first aseptic carton pack with clear link to 100% plant-based renewable materials Switzerland SIG claims to have developed the world’s first aseptic carton pack with a clear link to 100% plant-based renewable materials. Polymers used for laminating paperboard in the Signature Pack and for making its spout originate from renewable European wood …
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Egyptian researchers develop biodegradable alternative to plastic from shrimp shells Egypt Researchers at Egypt’s Nile University are developing a way to turn dried shrimp shells into thin films of biodegradable plastic for eco-friendly grocery bags and packaging, according to Reuters. The researchers say chitosan, a material found in the shells of many crustaceans, can be …
FMCG giant and retailer to continue collaboration on cutting plastic waste and optimising water and energy use Dubai Unilever has renewed its environmental sustainability partnership with retail chain Choithrams, which operates 37 stores in the UAE. On World Environment Day, 5 June, Unilever and Choithrams said they would continue to collaborate on reducing and recycling …
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Facility at Dubai Wholesale City would bolster Dubai’s role as a regional hub in food trade and re-export Dubai’s Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum attended a briefing to announce Dubai Holding’s plan to develop a Food Park serving business operators and investors in the food sector. The Park is planned for Dubai Wholesale City, …
Tubes win ‘visual impact’ trophy from US-based packaging professionals club USA Dabur International has won the 2016 Visual Impact Award in the Personal Care category for Vatika Advans Transparent Hair Gel’s Viva IML Tubes at the 38th Package of the Year Awards. The event was organised by the New Jersey Packaging Executive Club (NJPEC) at …
Majid Al Futtaim’s takeover of Retail Arabia will involve rebranding 30 stores Dubai Majid Al Futtaim has announced its acquisition of Retail Arabia, the franchise owner of 26 Géant stores across the UAE, Bahrain, and Kuwait plus 4 Gulfmart supermarkets in Bahrain. The deal has been agreed between Majid Al Futtaim and Retail Arabia’s parent …
Poultry brand pioneers packaging in UAE to shut out atmospheric contaminants Dubai Emirates Modern Poultry Co., also known as Al Rawdah, has adopted packaging designed to keep its chicken products fresh from farm to home. The brand claims to be the UAE’s first to use Cryovac vacuum packaging, in collaboration with US-based technology providers. Cryovac …
Redesign aims to catch consumers’ attention and convey product information Dubai Dabur International has introduced a new look for its Vatika range of shampoos aimed at catching consumers’ attention in supermarkets. The company said the “attractive, sleek modern design” not only helps the products stand out but also ensures “customers can easily distinguish all the …
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