Dr. Yasmine Fouad, Egypt’s Minister of Environment, inaugurated the first production line in the country dedicated to recycling used cardboard packaging. Located at Uniboard’s factory in Sadat City, the facility was established in collaboration with Tetra Pak and Uniboard, two key players in the packaging sector. The project, which covers 1,000 square meters, has …
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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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Amazon has unveiled a redesigned packaging approach for its Echo, Kindle, and Fire TV devices, emphasizing increased use of recycled materials and reduced environmental impact. The initiative aligns with the company’s broader sustainability goals under The Climate Pledge, which aims for net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. Key updates include a shift to packaging …
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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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