The BMW Group has implemented several projects in its packaging logistics to reduce carbon emissions and realise the principles of the circular economy as best it can. As part of this initiative, the European plants will use more recycled material in their packaging. This will mean that, for newly awarded contracts, the proportion of recycled …
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Mondi, one of the global leaders in packaging and paper has announced to acquire the Duino mill near Trieste (Italy) from the Burgo Group for a total consideration of €40 million. The mill currently operates one paper machine producing lightweight coated mechanical paper. Mondi plans to convert this paper machine to produce around 420,000 …
With its IDH (Intelligent Direct Handling), Syntegon has announced a new solution for handling and portioning cookies and crackers. The Syntegon IDH is based on a newly developed picker technology using linear motors. The flexible pick-and-place machine not only ensures particularly gentle product handling, but also offers a compact design along with high output and …
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In addition to the concept of Full Wrap, Multivac Marking & Inspection has announced to offer two new high-quality and sustainable labelling solutions for fresh produce trays – Top Wrap and Top Close. In Germany around 60 percent of fresh fruit and vegetables is sold pre-packed in retail outlets. Two thirds of the packs …
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Hotpack’s 45th sales center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia inaugurated by P B Abdul Jebbar, Managing Director, Hotpack Global in presence of other Hotpack Global officials. The new showroom is Hotpack’s 45th sales outlet in the MENA region and the company has larger plans to expand its operations across the region. Hotpack Global, the …
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Nestle has announced the appointment of Arvind Bhandari as the new Cluster Head for East and Horn of Africa, which forms part of Nestle East and Southern Africa Region (ESAR). In this role Bhandari will manage operations in Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Eritrea, Somalia, South Sudan, Burundi, Rwanda and Uganda markets, based out of the …
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Coca‑Cola Creations has launched a new limited-edition flavor, a collaboration with Grammy-nominated artist Marshmello. It will be available in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for a limited time only. The brand’s first-ever beverage co-created with an artist, Marshmello’s Limited Edition Coca‑Cola bottles a fusion of the artist’s favorite flavors, watermelon and strawberry, mixed with …
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Kizad has signed a lease with dairy and juice company Al Rawabi for a dairy production facility in Abu Dhabi. Al Rawabi will initially develop 2sq km in Kizad with an additional 3sq km planned. The dairy farm, with an investment of AED650million, will be home to 10,000 Al Rawabi cows. Abdullah Al …
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Niels Hougaard, Managing Director of Tetra Pak Arabia, explains Packaging MEA on what the company is doing to make food packaging more sustainable, efficient and better for the planet Packaging MEA (PMEA): Tell us a bit about your new fibre-based barrier to replace the aluminium layer, and how it helps Tetra Pak meet its …
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Amcor has announced that it has closed the acquisition of a flexible packaging plant located in the Czech Republic. The strategic location of the site immediately increases Amcor’s ability to satisfy strong demand and customer growth across its flexible packaging network in Europe. Michael Zacka, President, of Amcor Flexibles Europe, Middle East & …
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