Integrated Plastics Packaging (IPP) has emerged as a key player in the flexible packaging industry, boasting over 25 years of experience in providing tailored solutions for global brands. Based in Dubai’s Jebel Ali Industrial Park, IPP manufactures customized packaging materials that cater to diverse sectors, including food, hygiene, personal care, pharmaceuticals, and construction. …
Greif to showcase innovative IBC solutions at Eurasia Packaging exhibition in Istanbul
Greif, a global leader in industrial packaging products, will participate in the Eurasia Packaging exhibition in Istanbul from October 23 to 26, 2024. This event coincides with the one-year anniversary of Greif’s Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) plant in Dilovasi, Turkey. The facility, which opened last year, offers a range of IBC solutions, including …
WHO proposes front-of-package labels to help consumers make healthier choices
The World Health Organization (WHO) has proposed new guidelines recommending front-of-package nutritional labels to help consumers make informed food choices, Reuters reports. The draft guidelines, developed over several years, mark the WHO’s first effort to standardize labeling practices, though they stop short of endorsing harsher warning labels used in some countries. The initiative …
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Aptar Closures to spotlight innovations at Gulfood Manufacturing 2024
Aptar Closures will participate in the Gulfood Manufacturing exhibition at the Dubai World Trade Centre from November 5 to 7, 2024. This event marks the 10th edition of the Middle East’s premier packaging trade show, where Aptar aims to highlight its global expertise and newly established regional manufacturing capabilities. At the exhibition, Aptar …
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Nestlé trials paper tubs for Quality Street with Smurfit Westrock
Smurfit Westrock has collaborated with Nestlé to introduce a paper-based tub for Quality Street, marking a step toward more sustainable packaging. The new packaging will debut at Tesco stores this week, alongside the traditional plastic version, as part of a trial to explore environmentally friendly alternatives. The initiative aligns with Nestlé’s efforts to …
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ProAmpac launches RotiBag for sustainable food-to-go packaging
ProAmpac has introduced the RotiBag, a flexible packaging solution designed as an alternative to traditional clamshell containers. The RotiBag, available in conventional, recycle-ready, and post-consumer recycled (PCR) structures, aims to reduce material use and enhance sustainability for grab-and-go food items like rotisserie chicken. “The RotiBag addresses a need in the food retail market …
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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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Uber Eats partners with Releaf Paper to launch eco-friendly food delivery bags in Paris
Uber Eats has teamed up with Releaf Paper to introduce eco-friendly food delivery bags made from fallen leaf fibres in France. The initiative, part of Uber’s broader sustainability strategy, was announced at the Go Get Zero event in London and will initially roll out in Paris through the newly launched Green Packaging Marketplace. …
Almarai expands into Jordan with SAR 263 million acquisition of Hammoudeh Food Industries
Almarai Company has signed an agreement through its subsidiary, Teeba Investment for Developed Food Processing Company, to acquire 100% of the shares in Hammoudeh Food Industries. The deal, valued at SAR 263 million, is subject to adjustments and awaits regulatory approvals in Saudi Arabia and Jordan. Hammoudeh Food Industries, with over 50 years …
SABIC, Lamb Weston, and OpackGroup collaborate on sustainable packaging from used cooking oil
SABIC has partnered with Lamb Weston and OpackGroup to develop sustainable packaging for frozen potato products. The initiative employs bio-renewable polyethylene (PE) made from used cooking oil (UCO), aiming to reduce the carbon footprint and thickness of packaging materials. The new packaging contains at least 60% polymer derived from UCO, demonstrating a closed-loop …