Kimoha Brings Excellence Awards to Motivate Employees

        As one of the first of its kind in the region, Kimoha management introduces its in-house Print Excellence Awards Program competition to keep the employees motivated to develop their technology skills.   Packaging MEA Editor Ben Daniel reports from Kimoha Entrepreneurs in Jebel Ali, Dubai.   Ben: It’s a wonderful experience …

Ericsson Implements Sustainable Packaging for Greener Supply Chain

    Stockholm, August 20, 2023 – Ericsson, a global technology company, has unveiled a groundbreaking sustainable packaging solution for its Remote Radio products. The initiative, aligned with Ericsson’s sustainability strategy, marks a significant step toward reducing plastic waste in the supply chain and advancing environmental responsibility.   The project, developed by Ericsson’s design team, …

Nestlé Unveils Ambitious Expansion Plans, Adding Four Production Lines to Egyptian Facilities

        Swiss multinational powerhouse Nestlé has unveiled its ambitious plan to augment production capabilities within Egypt by introducing four new production lines to its existing facilities. The strategic expansion underscores Nestlé’s commitment to meeting escalating demand while advancing sustainability initiatives in the region.   In a formal announcement, Tarek Kamel, Chairman and …

Bio Food Unveils Eco-Packaging for Milk Bottles, Outlines Sustainability Vision

      Bio Food, a prominent player in Kenya’s food and beverage industry, has revealed its groundbreaking strides in sustainability with the unveiling of a new eco-conscious packaging solution for its milk bottles. The company’s commitment to reducing its environmental footprint is evident in its determination to explore sustainable alternatives across its product range. …

Packaging specialist Alpla launches new ALPLA recycling brand

        The ALPLA Group, a globally recognized plastic packaging company, has taken another step towards bolstering its commitment to sustainability and recycling with the launch of their new brand, ALPLArecycling. Since 2005, ALPLA has been investing in its recycling capacities, and the establishment of this new brand marks a significant milestone in …

Abu Dhabi’s Bold Initiative: Collecting and Recycling 20 Million Single-Use Plastic Bottles Annually

        The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi, in conjunction with its key partners, has unveiled an ambitious endeavor aimed at gathering a staggering 20 million single-use plastic bottles per year for recycling. This monumental effort will be achieved through the installation of 70 cutting-edge bottle retrieval machines and 26 intelligent containers strategically …

Mondi Introduces FunctionalBarrier Paper Ultimate: A High-Barrier Paper-Based Packaging Solution

Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, has announced a significant investment of €16 million in cutting-edge technology at its Solec plant in Poland. This investment enables Mondi to introduce a new packaging range called FunctionalBarrier Paper Ultimate, catering to the growing demand for sustainable packaging solutions that contribute to a circular economy.   …

Constantia Flexibles Unveils REGULA CIRC: A Sustainable Breakthrough in Pharmaceutical Packaging

      Constantia Flexibles is proud to announce its latest pharmaceutical packaging solution, the coldform foil REGULA CIRC, a cutting-edge technology that sets a new standard for sustainability in blister packaging. Designed with circularity in mind, REGULA CIRC complies with future regulations and legislation, offering a total barrier solution that meets the highest sustainable …

Mars Wrigley Introduces Recyclable Paper-Wrapped Mars® Bar in UK and Attains Carbon Neutrality Status

    Mars, Incorporated, in collaboration with UK retail partner Tesco, is pioneering sustainable packaging initiatives with the iconic Mars® bar, presenting it in recyclable paper-based packaging for the first time in the UK. This pilot test marks a major step in the company’s efforts to reduce plastic usage in its packaging and align with …

Aramco, TotalEnergies & SABIC Achieve MENA’s First Oil Processing from Plastic Waste at Scale

    Aramco, TotalEnergies, and SABIC have for the first time in the Middle East and North Africa successfully converted oil derived from plastic waste into ISCC+ certified circular polymers. The plastic pyrolysis oil, also called plastic waste derived oil (PDO), was processed at the SATORP refinery jointly owned by Aramco and TotalEnergies, in Jubail, …