SIG to debut high-speed Neo Slimline 15 Aseptic at Gulfood Manufacturing

  SIG introduced its latest addition to the Neo filling machine portfolio, the SIG Neo Slimline 15 Aseptic, at Gulfood Manufacturing 2024 in Dubai, held from November 5-7. The new filling machine is designed to address the food and beverage industry’s need for high-speed, flexible production and increased capacity. This machine can fill up to …

Revolutionizing Chocolate: Tony’s Chocolonely harnesses the power of packaging

    In a world where packaging can be just as important as the product it encases, Tony’s Chocolonely has mastered the art of using its colorful wrappers to tell a much deeper story.   During a recent stroll through an airport duty-free shop, I was immediately drawn to the vibrant packaging of Tony’s Chocolonely …

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.   …

Ranpak to showcase automated End-of-Line solutions at Logistica Next 2024

  Ranpak Holdings Corp. will present its automated end-of-line (EOL) packaging solutions at Logistica Next, taking place from November 5 to 7 at Jaarbeurs, Utrecht. The portfolio, displayed across two adjacent booths (07-C008 and 07-C020), will highlight modular solutions designed to optimize efficiency, cut costs, and enhance sustainability in packaging operations.   The exhibition will …

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 …

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 …

Paboco and Blue Ocean Closures launch world’s first paper bottle with fiber cap

  Paboco and Blue Ocean Closures have introduced the packaging industry’s first market-ready paper bottle and fiber-based cap. This innovation is available now, with consumer products featuring the new packaging expected to launch in early 2025.   Paboco’s new product line builds on years of experience with paper-based packaging. “We are changing the material options …

Henkel achieves 100% renewable electricity milestone in Kenya

  Henkel has reached a significant sustainability milestone with its Nairobi manufacturing site now powered entirely by renewable electricity. This achievement underscores Kenya’s role as a leader in the transition to clean energy.   The Nairobi facility is one of eight manufacturing sites within Henkel’s Adhesive Technologies business unit in the Middle East and Africa …