Al Sama Printing Press upgrades production line with KDX Lamination Machine and advanced packaging solutions

  Al Sama Printing Press, a prominent player in the luxury printing and packaging sector, has enhanced its production capacity with the installation of advanced machinery. Established in 2000, the company is known for delivering high-quality printing solutions, and these recent investments, totaling AED 3.5 million, further strengthen its position in the market.   Al …

Epson earns EcoVadis platinum rating for sustainability

  Seiko Epson Corporation has been awarded a platinum rating for sustainability by EcoVadis, a global provider of business sustainability ratings. The recognition places Epson among the top 1% of companies in its industry, particularly for its efforts in environmental practices, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement.   EcoVadis assesses more than 13,000 …

Tetra Pak launches new Tetra Prisma® Aseptic 300 Edge Carton

  Tetra Pak has partnered with a major European juice brand to introduce the Tetra Prisma® Aseptic 300 Edge carton, designed to enhance consumer convenience and sustainability. This new beverage carton, developed with a focus on renewable materials, aims to reduce its carbon footprint and meet the growing demand for environmentally friendly packaging.   The …

ALPLAhana unveils mono-material dispenser with down-lock function

  ALPLAhana, a collaboration between the packaging specialist ALPLA and South Korea’s HANA Innovation, has introduced its first fully plastic down-lock dispenser pump at Beautyworld Middle East in Dubai, scheduled for October 28-30. The innovative dispenser, made entirely from 100% polypropylene, aims to enhance recyclability while minimizing the number of components.   Sree Hari R …

Henkel and Panverta collaborate to improve sustainable packaging for dry foods

  Henkel Adhesive Technologies and Indonesia-based film manufacturer PT. Panverta Cakrakencana have developed a new film solution that enhances oxygen barrier performance in packaging for dry foods. This collaboration aims to reduce the number of layers in packaging, addressing environmental concerns by minimizing waste. Traditionally, packaging for products like flour, rice, and pasta requires multiple …

Sonoco launches 95% paper-based, fully recyclable cans

  Sonoco has introduced its latest innovation in sustainable packaging with a 95% paper-based can, part of its EnviroCan® Paper Bottom range. This new product, which is fully recyclable, is aimed at enhancing the recyclability of packaging while maintaining durability and functionality.   The 95% paper-based can replaces the conventional metal bottom with a fiber-based …

Gulfood Manufacturing 2024 celebrates 10th anniversary with groundbreaking innovations and global industry leaders

  In 2024, Gulfood Manufacturing proudly marks a decade since opening its doors, whilst growing into a pivotal platform for the F&B manufacturing industry. The story extends far beyond this milestone. Expect to see ground-breaking innovations in ingredients from food biofortification to AI driven ingredients, showcasing the latest industry advancements from nanotechnology in packaging to Industry 5.0, …

Borealis, Henkel, and Korozo collaborate on circular laundry detergent packaging

  Borealis, Henkel, and Korozo Group have collaborated to develop flexible packaging for laundry powder detergent containing 30% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic. This initiative, now available in Central Eastern Europe, aims to drive circularity in packaging through innovation and cooperation across the supply chain.   The packaging, used for Henkel’s laundry brands such as Persil, …

Twellium and Sidel partner to establish new packaging hub in Ghana

  Twellium Industrial Company has teamed up with Sidel to develop a new state-of-the-art packaging facility in Kumasi, Ghana. The greenfield project, which marks Twellium’s third production site, will house two complete PET packaging lines for both still and carbonated beverages. Twellium, known for producing non-alcoholic beverages such as Verna Mineral Water and brands like …

Bluewater and NIA Middle East urge hospitality leaders to tackle single-use plastics

  At the Responsible Hoteliers Summit in Dubai, Kamran Khan, CEO of NIA, urged hospitality leaders to take immediate action against the use of single-use plastic bottles. In his keynote address, Khan highlighted the staggering figure that 600 billion plastic bottles are sold globally each year, with less than 15 percent being recycled. “The majority …