Korozo Group has partnered with Zertus UK & Ireland to develop stand-up pouches for Baileys Chocolate Nut Mix, a new product that extends the Irish cream liqueur brand into the adult snack market. The range includes chocolate-coated almonds, caramelized nuts, salted toffee popcorn, and a hint of Baileys flavor. The stand-up pouches, designed …
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Domino Printing Sciences has introduced the Mx350i-eP, an electric pallet labeller designed to enhance safety, improve efficiency, and reduce energy and air consumption. The new device replaces traditional pneumatic technology with electrically driven components, aiming to address sustainability and operational demands in the global logistics industry. “In the global logistics industry, where millions …
Canon has unveiled its latest digital printing technologies at Gulf Print & Pack (GPP) KSA 2025, focusing on packaging and other print applications. Under the theme “The Power to Move,” Canon’s presentation highlights advancements in digital solutions tailored to meet the demands of Saudi Arabia’s packaging industry, in line with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030. …
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The packaging industry faced major challenges in 2024, from escalating material costs and stringent sustainability mandates to soaring energy prices, supply chain disruptions, and growing awareness of circular economy and sustainable packaging demands. Despite these difficulties, the sector demonstrated resilience through innovation and collaboration. However, the journey is far from over. In 2025, new …
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Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) has unveiled its new Smart Label, a thin, credit card-sized tracking solution designed to integrate packaging with IoT functionality. Developed in collaboration with Sensos, this innovative product aims to provide cost-effective and precise location tracking for diverse applications, including parcel delivery, fleet management, and monitoring luxury goods. The Smart Label combines …
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) and Canon have strengthened their partnership with a formal agreement on global cooperation in sheetfed inkjet printing. The contract was signed at Heidelberg’s Home of Print in Wiesloch-Walldorf, marking a significant step in the companies’ shared ambitions for advancing digital printing. As part of the collaboration, Heidelberg will market the …
Sistrade, an international provider of management software solutions for the printing and packaging industries, will participate in Gulf Print & Pack Saudi 2025. The event, a key platform for the region’s printing and packaging sector, will take place at the Riyadh Front Exhibition Conference Center from January 14-16, 2025. During the exhibition, Sistrade …
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Eurostampa, Bria, and HP have joined forces on the Envelope 8 project to redesign Nutella®’s iconic label using generative AI (gen-AI) and advanced digital printing. This collaboration resulted in 9,000 unique labels inspired by art movements such as Cubism, Impressionism, and Pop Art, showcasing the potential of technology to enhance personalization and creativity in …
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Sappi and Jungdruck have introduced a novel multi-layer label for beverage bottles, leveraging the wet-strength Parade Label WS Gloss paper from Sappi. The innovation was unveiled at BrauBeviale 2024, a key event for the beverage industry. Traditionally used in chemical and feed industries, multi-layer wet-glue labels are now being adapted for the beverage …
International technology group ANDRITZ has secured an order from Juthor Paper Manufacturing Co., a subsidiary of Middle East Paper Co. (MEPCO) Group, to deliver a state-of-the-art tissue production line in Saudi Arabia. The project, scheduled for start-up in 2026, will not disclose its financial details. The tissue machine, featuring a design speed of …
