Packaging MEA Editor Ben Daniel explores how plastic can take hundreds of years to degrade, which means there is no time to waste in reducing this impact. For the sake of a few minutes’ conveniences, we add a pollutant to the world that can last for hundreds of years. The statistics are damning: …
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Amcor has announced to support Mondelēz International’s world-first transition for the iconic Aussie chocolate brand to 30 percent food grade recycled packaging as the first chocolate blocks hit supermarket shelves. Amcor is locally producing the new packaging across the Cadbury Dairy Milk, Caramilk and Old Gold family blocks. While the new packaging is …
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Beeah Environment Services, the environmental consulting, research, and innovation business of Middle East sustainability pioneer Beeah Group, announced the launch of Marasi, a new online platform that will streamline, track and profile different types of waste from ports. Marasi is a complete solution that integrates all waste management requirements, from the point of arrival …
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The board of directors of El Badr Plastic have approved raising the company’s authorised capital to EGP 250 million from EGP 17 million. The Egypt-based company has agreed to increase the firm’s issued and paid-up capital by EGP 45.90 million to EGP 57.37 million from EGP 11.47 million, according to a stock exchange statement …
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In the presence of the South African Environment Minister, the Alpla Group opened a state-of-the-art production site in Lanseria near Johannesburg. In the new headquarters for Sub-Saharan Africa, the internationally active plastic packaging specialist is merging five previous locations in South Africa under one roof. All Alpla technologies, processes and materials are combined in …
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Napco National Packaging is showcasing its comprehensive portfolio of agricultural films and packaging solutions at the Saudi Agriculture 2022, booth#4-429 in Hall 4, at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center. The four-day event will conclude on 20 October 2022. The company produces a wide range of raw materials and packaging solutions in Napco …
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Sidel has opened a new hub dedicated to PET recycling at its unique small-scale PET recycling pilot line in Octeville, France. Sidel to develop its understanding of PET recycling with the aim of giving comprehensive support to the market as it switches to greater use of recycled PET. Seeking carbon neutrality, the packaging industry …
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Stefan Thulin, Vice-President of Sales, tells Packaging MEA why Lüscher’s new imaging line offers the perfect combination of quality and flexibility as the transition to flexo gathers pace Packaging MEA (PMEA): Please tell us briefly about Lüscher Technologies. Stefan Thulin (ST): Lüscher was founded in 1946 in Obstalden, Switzerland, and has been engaged in …
Hotpack, the region’s largest food packaging manufacturer has planned to invest another AED 100 million to expand manufacturing operations globally and retail outlets in the region. Hotpack Global, has acquired Al Huraiz Packaging Industry (AHP), a leading corrugated carton manufacturer in the UAE. Located in Dubai Investment Park, AHP is a state-of-the-art facility …
Almarai Co. has reported a net profit after Zakat and tax of SAR 1.404 billion for the first nine months of 2022; a 10% year-on-year (YoY) rise from SAR 1.277 billion. The preliminary financial results of Almarai Company showed that its net profit increased by 13% in the third quarter of 2022, to about …
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