The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has announced that 364 million single-use plastic bags have been eliminated since the introduction of a ban on 1st June 2022 under the emirate’s Single-Use Plastic Policy. This reduction is equivalent to 2,400 tonnes of plastic and 547,000 tonnes of greenhouse gases, comparable to the emissions from …
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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 …
The 17th edition of the ArabPlast international trade fair will take place from January 7 to 9, 2025, at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. The event, under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hasher Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Media Incorporated, will bring together over 750 exhibitors from 35 countries, with national pavilions …
Peroni Nastro Azzurro, the Italian beer brand established in Rome in 1963, has introduced a revamped secondary packaging design. Created by Bristol-based agency Outlaw, this marks the first global update to the brand’s packaging since 2018. The redesign aims to enhance shelf visibility and strengthen the brand’s premium image across its 70 global markets. …
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Austrian packaging manufacturer ALPLA has been recognized as the country’s most innovative company by Trend magazine and Statista, acknowledging its advancements in sustainable packaging solutions and groundbreaking technologies. Known for its pioneering efforts, ALPLA has developed innovations such as paper bottles, lightweight designs, mono-material pumps, PET wine bottles, and bio-based plastics. Several of …
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Shanghai Eternal Machinery Co., Ltd., a leader in China’s packaging machinery sector, specializes in producing advanced flatbed die-cutting machines for both folding cartons and corrugated industries, alongside foil stampers and automatic folder gluers. Marketed under the ‘ETERNA’ brand name, the company has established a reputation for quality and innovation. In a significant move …
Ranpak Holdings Corp. has introduced its new GrasiKraft™ paper, a sustainable void fill material made from a blend of grass fibers and recycled paper. This marks the first time Ranpak has added grass-based paper to its product portfolio, offering an eco-friendly alternative for packaging in e-commerce and industrial supply chains. GrasiKraft™ paper combines …
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ENOC Group, a prominent global energy company, has introduced redesigned packaging for its lubricants products, unveiling the initiative during Automechanika Dubai 2024. Held at the Dubai World Trade Center from December 10 to 12, the exhibition is the Middle East’s largest automotive sector event, where ENOC participated as a platinum sponsor. The updated …
BUA Group, one of Africa’s prominent industrial conglomerates, has announced its entry into packaging materials manufacturing through a partnership with Austria-based Starlinger & Co. Limited, a global supplier of packaging machinery. The collaboration will establish a state-of-the-art facility with the capacity to produce 600 million polypropylene (PP) block-bottom bags annually. This move is …
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Ball Corporation, a global supplier of sustainable aluminum packaging, has partnered with Dabur India Limited to introduce Réal Bites juice in recyclable aluminum cans. This marks an expansion of Dabur’s Réal juice portfolio and aligns with growing consumer demand for eco-friendly packaging. The new 185ml cans, available in Peach, Pineapple, and Green Apple …
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