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. …
Billerud Announces Divestment of Managed Packaging to Mimir Group
Billerud, a prominent sustainable fiber-based packaging materials company, has recently announced its decision to divest Managed Packaging, a business unit that offers packaging solutions to global brand owners. The company has reached an agreement with Mimir Group, a specialist investment firm focused on acquiring divisions, business units, and product areas from large corporations and government …
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Smurfit Kappa Expands into North Africa with State-of-the-Art Plant in Morocco
Smurfit Kappa, a leading provider of packaging solutions, has celebrated the inauguration of its new integrated corrugated plant in Rabat, marking the company’s first venture into North Africa. The strategic move comes after Smurfit Kappa invested approximately €4.7 billion over the past five years to support its customers and capitalize on long-term growth drivers. …
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BOBST Unveils Latest Innovations to Transform the Packaging Industry
BOBST, a leading player in the packaging industry, has unveiled its latest innovations aimed at assisting converters and brand owners in embracing the digital transformation of the packaging supply chain. The announcement was made today, with our reporter Ben Daniel on-site to cover the event. In his statement, Jean-Pascal Bobst, the CEO of …
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First Of Its Kind Recyclability Tool For Fibre-Based Packaging Launches In UK
Papercycle, the UK’s first comprehensive recyclability assessment and certification service for fibre-based packaging, has been launched today, signaling a significant development for the country’s Paper-based Industries. With the upcoming Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation, the introduction of this service is timely. Developed by the Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI) and supported by …
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HEIDELBERG’s New Boardmaster: A Game-Changer for Packaging Production
Heidelberg Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) has launched its new HEIDELBERG Boardmaster, a flexographic web printing system for high-volume folding carton production. The system boasts a machine availability of up to 90% and a maximum printing speed of 600 meters per minute, doubling productivity and dramatically reducing the total cost of ownership in industrial packaging …
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Hinojosa launches new line of 100% recyclable packaging
Hinojosa Packaging, a Spain-based Group has launched the Foodservice line at an industrial level, a primary packaging range for prepared foods and beverages, that is both 100% recyclable and also environmentally neutral at the end of their life cycle. This new line covers a portfolio of 100% recyclable primary packaging, designed for the areas …
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Study shows that German Shoppers want sustainable carton for plant-based drinks
A recent study has shown that German consumers want the most environmentally friendly carton packaging possible when purchasing plant-based milk alternatives. Full recyclability and a low plastic content are considered of fundamental importance, with brown, unbleached beverage cartons performing better than white ones. The study also showed that the lower the carton’s carbon footprint, …
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Circular Valley startups develop AI for e-commerce reusable packages
Disposable packaging and inefficient waste management are two problems that have gained increased attention due to the increase of e-commerce. Lixo and Rhinopaq, the two startups in the Circular Economy Accelerator in Germany have demonstrated how waste can be used and how packages can be made reusable. Online retailers turned over more than …
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Mondi scoops innovation award with paper-based Hug&Hold solution
Mondi, one of the global leaders in sustainable packaging and paper, has won the coveted PPI Award in the Product Innovation category for its Hug&Hold packaging solution. The Fastmarkets Forest Products PPI Awards are the only global awards dedicated to recognising the achievements of companies, mills and individuals in the pulp and paper sector. …
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