Excitement and opportunities await those entering the industry

As one of the leading women in packaging, Sara Alexander of Bobst is keen to see more women – and especially more young people – embrace the sector as a career choice Packaging MEA (PMEA): Please introduce yourself. Sara Alexander (SA): I have worked in the packaging industry for more than 20 years, currently as …

When does contributing to a cause double your business bottom-line?

Business owners may be interested to learn how supporting good causes can lead not only to positive social impacts but also an increased bottom line. Packaging MEA contributing editor Doaa bin Thabit explains   Have you ever imagined the 80-year-old version of yourself, sitting alone, with your long life passing through your eyes, and you …

The Effect of Inflation on Packaging Materials

Kaunain Shahidi, Contributing Editor, Packaging MEA, takes a close look at what’s causing the current rampant price rise, and how the packaging industry can mitigate it   Packaging played a primary role in protecting and delivering products safely to consumers during coronavirus lockdowns and also helped health workers fight against the pandemic. The effective use …

Lüscher lets you have it your way

Stefan Thulin, Vice-President of Sales, tells Packaging MEA why Lüscher’s new imaging line offers the perfect combination of quality and flexibility as the transition to flexo gathers pace   Packaging MEA (PMEA): Please tell us briefly about Lüscher Technologies. Stefan Thulin (ST): Lüscher was founded in 1946 in Obstalden, Switzerland, and has been engaged in …

Design: Packaging Innovation

HEINZ: PAPER-BASED KETCHUP BOTTLE Heinz, maker of the world’s best-selling ketchup, is teaming up with Pulpex to develop a paper-based, renewable and recyclable bottle made from 100% sustainably sourced wood pulp. Heinz is the first sauce brand to test the potential of Pulpex’s sustainable paper bottle packaging for its range of world-famous condiments.   ALTHIKA …

Tetra Pak Arabia: Putting the world and its people first

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 …