Google has announced that it has successfully transitioned to 100% plastic-free packaging for its Pixel, Nest, and Fitbit devices. Initially, the company had pledged to achieve this milestone by 2025, but it has reached this goal ahead of schedule. The new packaging design emphasizes ease of recycling and sustainability. The shift from plastic …
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Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) has inaugurated a new wine packaging line, marking a notable advancement in its commitment to innovation and local production. The N$337 million facility was officially launched by President Dr. Nangolo Mbumba at NBL’s headquarters in Windhoek on August 22, 2024. The ceremony was attended by Honourable Lucia Lipumbu, Minister of …
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Aptar Beauty and Quadpack have introduced the updated Iconic Woodacity® 2.0 refillable lipstick, building on their successful collaboration from the previous year. The revamped product enhances sustainability and user experience by integrating new wood finishes and an innovative closure system. The Iconic Woodacity® 2.0 combines Aptar’s advanced Iconic mechanism with Quadpack’s custom wooden …
Nestlé SMA Nutrition has incorporated NaviLens technology across all its Infant Nutrition packaging, marking a significant first in the global category. This move aims to assist the more than two million people in the UK living with sight loss by providing greater independence in formula feeding, both in-store and at home. The new …
ProAmpac has unveiled its new fiber-based ProActive Recyclable RP-1050 packaging, designed to replace traditional plastic film overwraps with a curbside recyclable option. Initially launched in North America, the product has proven successful and is now also available in Europe with local manufacturing capabilities. The RP-1050 is aimed at providing a sustainable alternative to …
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Henkel Adhesives Technologies India Private Limited has completed Phase III of its manufacturing facility in Kurkumbh, near Pune. The expanded site, which began operations in 2020, is designed to meet the increasing demand for adhesives, sealants, and surface treatment products in the Indian market. The new Loctite plant, named after Henkel’s established brand, …
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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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Hybrid Software, a global provider of prepress, workflow, and 3D solutions for label and packaging printing, has announced its participation in ‘Project Halo,’ an initiative led by Diageo, a major player in the beverage alcohol industry. The project, set to debut in August at Johnnie Walker Princes Street in Edinburgh, Scotland, offers visitors …
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CCL Label has announced an expansion of its floatable polyolefin (PO) shrink sleeve line, designed to improve the recycling of PET, HDPE, and PP packaging. The updated product range aims to replace traditional materials like PET-G, PVC, and OPS, which can complicate recycling processes. “We are proud to share our extended range of …
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Skanem Africa has launched a new labeling factory in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, aiming to enhance service delivery and expand market reach within the East African region. The facility began operations in late July 2024, positioning Skanem closer to its customers and new markets. The new Tanzanian site complements existing operations in Kenya, …
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