EU Enacts 16th Amendment to Food Contact Plastic Regulation for Enhanced Food Safety

The European Commission has taken a significant step toward bolstering food safety by introducing the 16th Amendment to the Food Contact Plastic Regulation (EU 2023/1442). This regulatory update, recently published by the European Commission, brings about vital changes to substance authorizations and introduces new substances within the framework of Commission Regulation (EU) No 10/2011. The …

Packaging specialist Alpla launches new ALPLA recycling brand

        The ALPLA Group, a globally recognized plastic packaging company, has taken another step towards bolstering its commitment to sustainability and recycling with the launch of their new brand, ALPLArecycling. Since 2005, ALPLA has been investing in its recycling capacities, and the establishment of this new brand marks a significant milestone in …

Dantex announces digital distributor partnership for South Africa

Dantex Group, a leading provider of digital print technology for the packaging industry, has announced a strategic distributor partnership with Kamboo Marketing, a renowned supplier of equipment and consumables based in South Africa. This collaboration signifies a major expansion for Dantex in the South African market and aims to bring state-of-the-art digital print solutions to …

Huhtamaki Introduces Sustainable Flexible Packaging Innovation with Focus on Mono-Material Solutions

    Global packaging solutions company Huhtamaki has unveiled its latest groundbreaking technology in the form of sustainable flexible packaging. The innovative packaging, available in Paper, PE, and PP Retort options, represents a game-changing development that combines best-in-class protection, full recyclability, and affordability.   Dr. Marco Hilty, President of Flexible Packaging at Huhtamaki, emphasized the …

IFFCO Group Adopts Sidel’s PET Lines for Production Expansion in the Middle East

    IFFCO Group, a multinational manufacturer headquartered in the UAE, has chosen Sidel’s complete PET lines to enhance its condiment production capacity. The installation includes facilities in Al-Ain, UAE, and a new plant in Baghdad, Iraq. The PET lines offer a reported capacity of up to 9,000 bottles per hour (bph) and provide flexibility …

Dow Collaborates with P&G China to Introduce Innovative Air Capsule E-Commerce Packaging

  Dow, the global materials science company, has announced a collaboration with Procter & Gamble China (P&G China) to introduce an air capsule e-commerce packaging solution. This innovative packaging, which combines P&G China’s expertise with Dow’s materials, aims to provide an effective and efficient way to protect products during transportation while minimizing excessive packaging and …

BOBST’s oneBARRIER sustainable solutions declared recyclable

BOBST’s oneBARRIER sustainable solutions, PrimeCycle and FibreCycle, have officially been declared recyclable. The certification of recyclability for PrimeCycle was obtained from Institute cyclos-HTO GmbH, with a rating of 98%. Similarly, FibreCycle, which is a barrier paper solution with BOBST AluBond, received a recyclability assessment of 94.4% from the German paper research institute PTS.   Nick …

Jafra Plastic Industries Revolutionizes Film Production with EVO Ultra Flat

    Jafra Plastic Industries, based in Amman, has successfully completed the commissioning of an EVO Ultra Flat Blown Film line. With their new line, they will primarily serve technical films, lamination film, collation shrink-wrap, flexible packaging, and barrier film for local markets and the Middle East. “The Ultra Flat technology provides the best film …

HEIDELBERG’s New Boardmaster: A Game-Changer for Packaging Production

    Heidelberg Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) has launched its new HEIDELBERG Boardmaster, a flexographic web printing system for high-volume folding carton production. The system boasts a machine availability of up to 90% and a maximum printing speed of 600 meters per minute, doubling productivity and dramatically reducing the total cost of ownership in industrial packaging …

Bobst joins forces with Tesa to provide complete solutions

Bobst and has announced partnership with Tesa, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of tapes and self-adhesive product solutions. The two companies are deepening their relationship to offer joint solutions for high quality flexographic printing and more cohesive support for their customers.   Bobst is continuing on its journey to provide complete solutions that will …