DS Smith secures dual wins at Procter & Gamble Excellence Awards

  DS Smith has achieved a milestone by winning Procter & Gamble (P&G) Excellence Awards in both the Baby Care and Home Care packaging solutions categories. This year, DS Smith stood out as the first supplier to secure wins in two categories simultaneously, among only ten finalists globally.   The P&G Excellence Awards, held biennially, …

Silal inaugurates major food distribution warehouse in KEZAD

  Silal, a company specializing in food products and agricultural technology in Abu Dhabi, has inaugurated a large advanced warehouse in the Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD). Covering over 41,000 square meters, the facility features more than 36,800 storage pallets and advanced refrigerated rooms.   This warehouse marks a significant step in Silal’s efforts …

Amazon’s big move: Cutting plastic packaging by 95%

  Amazon has unveiled its largest reduction in plastic packaging to date, replacing 95% of plastic air pillows with paper filler in its delivery packaging.   “We’re constantly inventing and thinking big to make our packaging small. We want to ensure that customers receive their items undamaged, while using as little packaging as possible to …

Middle East forges sustainable path in packaging on heels of World Environment Day

  As Dubai Municipality announced a comprehensive ban on all single-use bags, including plastic and paper variants, effective June 1st, the world celebrated World Environment Day on June 5th. Dubai Municipality’s move marked a significant milestone in its sustainability journey.   This move aligns with the broader mission to curb non-biodegradable single-use plastic waste and …

TotalEnergies Boosts Use of Recycled Plastics in Lubricant Bottles

  TotalEnergies, a major player in the energy sector, has taken a significant step towards sustainability by incorporating 50% post-consumer recycled polyethylene in the packaging of its premium lubricants range in Europe. The platinum-coloured bottles are produced by the company’s own polymers segment.   This initiative follows a successful pilot project launched in 2021 with …

TotalEnergies Boosts Use of Recycled Plastics in Lubricant Bottles

TotalEnergies, a major player in the energy sector, has taken a significant step towards sustainability by incorporating 50% post-consumer recycled polyethylene in the packaging of its premium lubricants range in Europe. The platinum-coloured bottles are produced by the company’s own polymers segment.   This initiative follows a successful pilot project launched in 2021 with the …

BOBST Introduces Cutting-Edge Solutions in Special Event for Turkish Carton Board

      In a grand showcase of its unwavering commitment to the packaging industry, BOBST, the leading global supplier of equipment and services to packaging manufacturers, welcomed distinguished delegates from KASAD (the Cardboard Packaging Manufacturers Association Turkey) at its Packaging Center in Mex, Switzerland. The event, which focused on end-to-end solutions, innovative equipment, and …

SIG Introduces SIG DomeMini: A Sustainable On-the-Go Carton Bottle

  SIG, a leading packaging solutions provider, has unveiled the SIG DomeMini, an innovative on-the-go carton bottle designed to combine the convenience of plastic with the sustainability of carton packaging.   This compact carton pack aims to encourage consumers and beverage manufacturers to consider more eco-friendly packaging options in a world where sustainability is increasingly …

Reproflex3 Extends Partnership with XSYS for Enhanced Flexographic Printing

      Reproflex3, a notable player in the flexographic printing industry, has announced an expansion of its partnership with XSYS, a leading provider of flexographic plates and systems. This move comes as Reproflex3 seeks to bolster its position in the global flexographic print market.   Under the terms of the extended agreement, XSYS’s flexographic …

Hayat Egypt Plans $210 Million Investment to Expand Domestic Operations

        Hayat Egypt, the Egyptian subsidiary of a Turkish personal care products manufacturer, has announced its intent to invest $210 million in its domestic operations. The announcement was made during a press conference attended by key figures in the industry.   Senol Keserlioglu, the General Manager of Hayat Egypt, revealed that $55 …