Abu Dhabi-based United Printing and Publishing (UPP), specializing in commercial, newspaper, and security printing, and recently entering the packaging print-converting sector, is undergoing a rebranding process and will now operate under the new identity of E7 Group. E7, derived from ‘Emirates’ and ‘7’, symbolizes UAE unity and a forward-looking approach, reflecting the …
A unique perspective on the leading packaging industry show
Thomas Dohse, Director of Interpack trade fair explains Packaging MEA on why this event has something for everyone No other industry trade fair can compare when it comes to representing the global packaging market in its entire variety and scope. This year, Interpack will again offer the biggest international overview of the market. …
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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 …
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Ashok Chaturvedi sheds light on recyclability of multi-layer mixed Plastics (MLP)
Ashok Chaturvedi, Chairman and Managing Director, UFlex Limited, recently released a report on recyclability of Multi-Layer mixed Plastic (MLP) waste at an event organised and hosted by Plastic Packaging Research and Development Centre (PPRDC). Plastics Packaging Research and Development Centre (www.pprdc.in) is a non-profit research and development center established by the Multilayer Plastics Films …
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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 …
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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. …
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EFI Corrugated Business System delivers seamless success
Luke Banks, General Manager, Arabian Packaging, can’t speak highly enough of EFI’s new one-stop solution for the corrugated industry. He tells us why Arabian Packaging, a corrugated packaging manufacturer based in the Jebel Ali Industrial Area of Dubai, delivers an in-house end-to-end service, from fielding international enquiries and ascertaining and understanding customer requirements, through the …
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Food safety to the fore during bilateral celebrations
The sharing of knowledge and expertise in agricultural and water technologies were top of the agenda during the visit of Mariam Hareb Almheiri, Minister of State for Food Security, to Israel. The visit, aligned with the opening of the UAE embassy in Tel Aviv, kickstarted strategic cooperation in food and water security, with Israel and …
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Trends in the Middle East packaging market
Packaging MEA Business Editor Kaunain Shahidi shares his views on the Middle East and Africa regional industry trends and what the future holds, with Covid-19 as a backdrop. Though the adage “Change is the only constant” might be true for many as per their perception and life experiences, there are many in the Middle …
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How packaging helps pilgrims feed the needy
The Saudi government has for the past 37 years enabled Muslims performing the Hajj to truly embrace the spirit of sacrifice. Packaging MEA Contributing Editor Doaa Bin Thabit finds out more The hajj is the most important journey any Muslim will make, and the pilgrimage offers a chance to perform the most important task …
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