Mondi and Essity launch post-consumer recycled packaging

Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, has collaborated with Essity and Dow to create new, recyclable secondary packaging for Essity’s feminine care products, using renewable materials and post-consumer recycled content that reduces use of fossil-based materials.   Essity’s feminine care towels were previously packed in bags that already used 50% renewable materials. Extensive …

Coveris to highlight sustainable packaging at FachPack

Coveris Group to introduce a new range of sustainable innovations supporting its industry-leading No Waste vision at FachPack 2022. Targeting shelf-life extension and packaging waste reduction, Coveris will showcase a comprehensive range of both plastic and paper-based solutions that meet these criteria.   Jakob A Mosser, CEO of Coveris Group said, “From Coveris’ perspective, it’s …

Domestos relaunches bottles made with recycled plastic

Unilever’s Domestos liquid bleach bottles have been fully recyclable for a while but adding recycled plastic to the bottles has been a challenge.   Unilever has re-launched the Domestos core 750ml bleach range, made in the UK, in new bottles made with 50% post-consumer recycled plastic (PCR). The new bottles use a high-quality recycled resin …

Coca-Cola bottler partners with PET flaking plant in Namibia

Plastic waste management in Namibia is set for a major boost with the establishment of a PET flaking plant in Okahandja. The recycling plant will transform discarded plastic beverage bottles made from PET material into PET flakes that has an international market value.   The process involves the sorting, washing and shredding of post-consumer bottles …

Egypt’s printing, packaging exports touch $614.6 mn

The Egyptian Export Council for Printing, Packaging, Paper, Literary and Artistic Works has announced that the sector’s exports from January to June 2022 rose by 37 percent to hit $614.6 million, in comparison to $449.4 million in the same period of 2021.   In its monthly report, the council said that exports of packaging rose …

Mondi and Fiorini team up to develop recyclable paper packaging

Mondi in partnership with Fiorini International, an Italy-based converter and packaging producer has successfully created and launched a new fully recyclable paper packaging for a premium Italian pasta brand.   Following a complete overhaul of its packaging design, Antico Pastificio Umbro has designed and produced a paper bag with a viewing window for its premium …

Brands battle hard to be chosen in Africa & Middle East

The key driver for brand growth is penetration, while innovation proves the key strategy for winning buyers. Idriss El Ganari, Managing Director, AME, Worldpanel Division, shares insights with Packaging MEA   A decade of insights from Worldpanel’s Brand Footprint study confirms that increasing their penetration is by far the best way for brands to grow. …

Constantia Flexibles acquires FFP Packaging Solutions

Constantia Flexibles has signed an agreement to acquire 100 % of FFP Packaging Solutions, one of the leading players for sustainable, flexible packaging in the consumer market from Northampton, UK.   Pim Vervaat, CEO of Constantia Flexibles stated, “The acquisition aligns well with our Vision 2025 growth strategy of investing in competitive businesses with potential …