BEEAH, a leader in sustainability and innovation in the UAE, has partnered with Greenthesis, an Italian company specializing in industrial waste management and environmental services, to develop the Middle East’s first polyethylene (PE) film recycling facility in Sharjah. The facility will be located within BEEAH’s integrated waste management complex in the Al Sajaa area. …
Plastlit and Gneuss Pioneering Food-Grade Polystyrene Recycling in Latin America
Plastlit S.A., a packaging company based in Ecuador, has developed a new method to integrate post-consumer polystyrene into food packaging, using Gneuss OMNI recycling technology. This marks a significant step toward sustainable packaging solutions in Latin America, particularly in Ecuador. Founded over 55 years ago, Plastlit initially focused on flexible packaging for the food industry …
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IFFCO Group Highlights Sustainable Innovation at Food500 Summit and Gulfood 2025
Dubai, UAE: IFFCO Group, a UAE-based multinational FMCG company, marked three decades at Gulfood 2025 with a showcase featuring a range of products, including carbon-neutral oils and alternative proteins, as part of its focus on sustainable packaging and food innovation. In addition to its presence on the exhibition floor, IFFCO Group executives participated …
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Arden Software introduces Dynamic Constraints in Impact CAD
Arden Software has introduced a new design tool within its CAD software, Impact, marking a first in packaging design. The ‘Dynamic Constraints Edition’ brings geometric constraint tools to the industry, allowing designers to capture intent while drawing and enabling quick resizing. Initially introduced to key customers last year, the feature has received positive …
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BW Converting showcases innovations in pouch and e-commerce packaging
BW Converting showcased its Hudson-Sharp and Winkler + Dünnebier (W+D) brands, highlighting advancements in pouch manufacturing and e-commerce packaging. The Hudson-Sharp Ares 400 series, featuring Lite, Elite, and Rapid models, was presented as a solution for various pouch manufacturing needs. The Ares 400 Lite is designed for entry-level manufacturers, offering quick changeovers and …
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Jindal Films Europe announces commitment to launch 5-10 sustainable packaging innovations annually
Jindal Films Europe (JFE), part of the USD 2.5 billion B.C. Jindal Group, has committed to launching 5-10 new films each year focused on sustainable solutions for the flexible packaging sector. This initiative aligns with growing consumer demand for eco-friendly packaging and positions JFE at the forefront of sustainability efforts in the industry. …
Asahi Photoproducts advances sustainable packaging with water-washable plates
Asahi Photoproducts showcased its sustainable packaging solutions at the 7th China International Import Expo in Shanghai, where it highlighted its advancements in eco-friendly printing technologies. The company has introduced the AFP-RTM reduced solvent plates, offering a low-cost, low-investment solution for transitioning from traditional solvent-based plate production to more eco-friendly alternatives. This development allows …
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Huhtamaki appoints Ralf K. Wunderlich as President and CEO
Huhtamaki Oyj has announced the appointment of Ralf K. Wunderlich as its new President and CEO, effective January 15, 2025. Wunderlich, a seasoned executive in the packaging industry, will succeed Charles Héaulmé, who has held the position since 2019. Héaulmé will remain available until July 2025 to ensure a smooth transition. Pekka Vauramo, …
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Korozo Group supports Zertus with stand-up pouches for Baileys snack range
Korozo Group has partnered with Zertus UK & Ireland to develop stand-up pouches for Baileys Chocolate Nut Mix, a new product that extends the Irish cream liqueur brand into the adult snack market. The range includes chocolate-coated almonds, caramelized nuts, salted toffee popcorn, and a hint of Baileys flavor. The stand-up pouches, designed …
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Berry and VOID revolutionize pet food packaging with recyclable PE film
Berry Global Group, Inc. and VOID Technologies have partnered to commercialize a high-performance polyethylene (PE) film designed for pet food packaging. The collaboration combines VOID’s patented VO+™ technology with Berry’s expertise in film formulation and machine-direction orientation (MDO) processes to create a recyclable all-PE solution. The newly developed film offers enhanced strength, toughness, …
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