Kimoha Brings Excellence Awards to Motivate Employees

        As one of the first of its kind in the region, Kimoha management introduces its in-house Print Excellence Awards Program competition to keep the employees motivated to develop their technology skills.   Packaging MEA Editor Ben Daniel reports from Kimoha Entrepreneurs in Jebel Ali, Dubai.   Ben: It’s a wonderful experience …

Ericsson Implements Sustainable Packaging for Greener Supply Chain

    Stockholm, August 20, 2023 – Ericsson, a global technology company, has unveiled a groundbreaking sustainable packaging solution for its Remote Radio products. The initiative, aligned with Ericsson’s sustainability strategy, marks a significant step toward reducing plastic waste in the supply chain and advancing environmental responsibility.   The project, developed by Ericsson’s design team, …

Fortified Milk supports safe growth and development in Yemen’s schools

    Hayel Saeed Anam (HSA) Group, Yemen’s largest private company, and Tetra Pak, the world’s leading foods and beverages processing and packaging company, have joined forces to support safe nutrition in schools across Yemen. The initiative was announced at a joint food security workshop co-hosted in Amman by HSA and the International Food Policy …

Constantia Flexibles Unveils REGULA CIRC: A Sustainable Breakthrough in Pharmaceutical Packaging

      Constantia Flexibles is proud to announce its latest pharmaceutical packaging solution, the coldform foil REGULA CIRC, a cutting-edge technology that sets a new standard for sustainability in blister packaging. Designed with circularity in mind, REGULA CIRC complies with future regulations and legislation, offering a total barrier solution that meets the highest sustainable …

Baladna and SIG Introduce Locally Produced White Cheese in Aseptic Carton Packs to Qatar

    Baladna, the leading dairy and beverage producer in Qatar, announced a significant addition to its product portfolio by launching locally produced white cheese in aseptic carton packs earlier this year. This innovative offering is the first of its kind in Qatar and is made possible through a partnership with packaging solutions provider SIG. …

Mars Wrigley Introduces Recyclable Paper-Wrapped Mars® Bar in UK and Attains Carbon Neutrality Status

    Mars, Incorporated, in collaboration with UK retail partner Tesco, is pioneering sustainable packaging initiatives with the iconic Mars® bar, presenting it in recyclable paper-based packaging for the first time in the UK. This pilot test marks a major step in the company’s efforts to reduce plastic usage in its packaging and align with …

Edita Expands into Frozen Bakery Segment with Acquisition of Fancy Foods

    Cairo, May 30, 2023 – Edita Food Industries S.A.E. (EFID.CA on the Egyptian Exchange & EFID.L on the London Stock Exchange), a prominent player in the Egyptian packaged snack food market, has announced its entry into the frozen bakery segment in Egypt through the acquisition of Fancy Foods. The deal, valued at EGP …

Videojet Launches High-Performance CO2 Laser Marking Systems for Manufacturers

    Videojet Technologies, a global leader in coding, marking, and printing solutions, has introduced the Videojet 3350 and Videojet 3350 Smart Focus CO2 laser marking systems to meet manufacturers’ demands for high-performance solutions. These lasers are designed for the food, beverage, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, packaging, and extrusion industries, offering the ability to mark complex codes …

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 …

Procter & Gamble Partners with Al Jalila Foundation for Child-Focused Healthcare Innovation

    Dubai, June 26, 2023 – Procter & Gamble (P&G) has announced its collaboration with Al Jalila Foundation’s Farah Program, a pediatric initiative aimed at bringing joy to children and investing in medical research and treatment for childhood illnesses. This partnership aligns with P&G’s commitment to being a Force for Good and making a …