Tetra Pak has been named the “Sustainable Company of the Decade” at the Industry Excellence 2024 Awards held during Gulfood Manufacturing 2024. The accolade acknowledges the company’s long-standing commitment to sustainability and innovation within the food processing and packaging sector. The recognition comes as Tetra Pak continues to drive environmental initiatives, including developing …
UAE-based packaging entrepreneur awarded prestigious Nigerian Chieftaincy title for Industry Contributions
Kanday Venkateswarlu, a UAE-based entrepreneur and packaging technologist, has been honored with the title of Honorary Chief by the Anambra State Government in Nigeria. This prestigious award is given to foreign nationals for their significant contributions to Nigeria’s progress. Venkateswarlu, originally from Ongole, Andhra Pradesh in India, is only the third Indian to receive …
Packaging MEA announces its 5th edition of Prime Awards 2025: Entries now open!
Since its inception in 2019, the PRIME Awards have gained significant prominence, with the 2023 edition receiving over 350 submissions from the MEA region. The 2025 awards will be evaluated by a distinguished panel of judges from leading brands, FMCG companies, academia, and sustainability experts, all committed to identifying the most innovative …
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Hinojosa wins ‘Carton of the Year’ for Origen perfume packaging
Hinojosa Packaging Galería Gráfica has received the ‘Carton of the Year’ award at the European Carton Excellence Awards 2024 for its packaging design for the Origen perfume collection by Laboratorios Flor Natural Parfums. The award ceremony, held in Berlin, recognised innovative and sustainable folding carton solutions across various sectors. The winning design, produced …
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SIG wins Green Packaging Star Award for aluminum-free packaging innovation
SIG has received the Green Packaging Star Award for its aluminum-free packaging solution, SIG Terra MidiBloc, marking a milestone in sustainable packaging innovation. The award, presented annually by *Kompack* magazine and the Austrian Research Institute of Chemistry, highlights advancements in eco-friendly packaging. The SIG Terra Alu-free material, the first of its kind for …
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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 …
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Neopac wins ETMA award for World’s Smallest Child-Resistant Tube
Neopac has been honored with the Tube of the Year Award from the European Tube Manufacturers Association (ETMA) for its 10mm Polyfoil® tube, recognized as the world’s smallest child-resistant tube. The award, presented in the Prototype category, highlights the innovation in compact and secure packaging. The 10mm Polyfoil® tube, featuring a child-resistant closure, …
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Huhtamaki Flexibles Istanbul receives P&G’s 2023 Excellence Award
Huhtamaki Flexibles Istanbul has been awarded the P&G 2023 Excellence Award, joining a distinguished group of around 80 suppliers selected from approximately 60,000 globally. The award recognizes the company’s significant role within P&G’s supply ecosystem. The accolade highlights the strong partnership between Huhtamaki and P&G, emphasizing the company’s consistent delivery of high-quality goods …
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Label Industry Global Awards 2024: Key winners announced
Ferdinand Rüesch IV of Gallus Ferd. Rüesch AG and Paul Teachout of Harper Corporation of America have been named the recipients of the label industry’s most prestigious awards at the 2024 Label Industry Global Awards. Ferdinand Rüesch IV, Senior Vice President, Global Key Accounts, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG, and Gallus Ferd. Rüesch AG, has …
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BOBST honors Tim Lair with 2024 Inventor Award
BOBST has awarded its 2024 Inventor Award to Tim Lair, an Additive Manufacturing Engineer at Bobst Mex in Switzerland. Lair was recognized for his innovative work in enhancing platen systems, such as die-cutters and hot stamping units, through the use of 3D printed components. Lair’s invention, the Sealing of Bernoulli module, was selected …
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