Beautyworld Middle East 2024: Sustainability and Innovation takes center stage in Dubai

  The 28th edition of Beautyworld Middle East officially opened yesterday at the Dubai World Trade Centre, featuring over 2,000 exhibitors and expecting more than 70,000 attendees from across the globe. This premier beauty and wellness trade show runs from October 28 to 30 and emphasizes sustainability, particularly in packaging.   Her Excellency Hessa Bu …

Integrated Plastics pioneers innovative F&B solutions addressing food safety and sustainability challenges

  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.   …

Nua Cosmetics and ITC Packaging unveil compostable bio-based bottle

  Nua Cosmetics, ITC Packaging, and ADBioplastics have collaborated to develop a compostable bio-based bottle made with polylactic acid (PLA) for Provei Global’s brand, Biositivo. This initiative aligns with Provei Global’s commitment to sustainable packaging and ecological baby care.   Provei Global sought a solution that combined a compostable bottle with a high-quality, eco-friendly baby …

Domino enhances K600G printing solution for individual dose serialisation

  Domino Printing Sciences has introduced new enhancements to its K600G high-resolution advanced variable data printing solution, aimed at facilitating individual dose serialisation for pharmaceutical manufacturers. These updates focus on improving integration, usability, and maintenance.   Ian Chapman, Strategic Manager for Digital Coding at Domino, stated, “We want to make it as seamless as possible …

Amcor appoints Peter Konieczny as CEO

  Amcor has announced the appointment of Peter Konieczny as its Chief Executive Officer. Konieczny has served as Interim CEO since April 2024 and will be nominated for election as a director at the company’s Annual Meeting in November.   Graeme Liebelt, Amcor’s Chairman, expressed confidence in Konieczny’s leadership. “Peter has demonstrated exceptional leadership in …

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, …

PanOxyl unveils updated packaging and new acne body spray

  PanOxyl, a prominent brand in acne treatment, has announced an update to its packaging and introduced a new product, the Acne Banishing Body Spray with 2% Salicylic Acid. These changes reflect PanOxyl’s ongoing efforts to enhance its product offerings and improve customer experience.   Packaging Redesign PanOxyl’s new packaging features a modern design that …

Avery Dennison introduces AD Minidose U9XM for enhanced traceability in healthcare

  Avery Dennison has unveiled the AD Minidose U9XM, a new UHF RFID inlay designed for the identification of small pharmaceutical and healthcare items, including syringes, vials, and various packaging formats.   The AD Minidose U9XM is one of the smallest available inlays and is approved for healthcare applications by Auburn University’s RFID Lab. It …

Innovative packaging technologies: Syntegon at Fachpack 2024

  At the upcoming Fachpack trade fair, Syntegon will present a range of sustainable packaging technologies aimed at helping food manufacturers transition to environmentally friendly processes in line with the European Union’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), set to take effect in 2030. From September 24 to 26, visitors to Syntegon’s booth (1-257, Hall …

TekniPlex Healthcare expands Tyvek® converting capabilities to EMEA Region

  TekniPlex Healthcare has announced an expansion of its converting capabilities for DuPont™ Tyvek® products to the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region. This move aims to enhance local sourcing and reduce lead times for medical device and healthcare customers across these areas.   Previously, TekniPlex Healthcare managed Tyvek® converting only in the United …