With more than 70% of its packaging already recyclable Unilever MENA is well on track towards achieving its goal of turning this figure to 100% Unilever, owner of brands including Dove, Love Beauty & Planet (LBP), Seventh Generation, Lux and Omo, continues to make progress towards its ambitious commitments for a waste-free world, with …
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Together with MPS’s new representative Reprograf-Grafikus in Poland, MPS Regional Sales Director Anton Zhukov presented Alu-Lids – the features of the EFA 430 flexo press that could elevate their production such as special aluminium packaging, very stable register and second-pass printing for finishing effects, in addition to benefits of the MPS Performance Program. Due to …
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What does sustainability mean? Not all of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals or the Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) criteria can be fulfilled to the same extent. This leads to uncertainty and in some instances to contradictory assertions. Baumer General Manager Percy Dengler and Business Development Head Thomas Walther shed some light on the issue. …
American fast-food restaurant Burger King has rebranded for the first time in 20 years with a revamped logo, packaging and uniforms designed by creative agency Jones Knowles Ritchie. Burger King has carried out a comprehensive rebrand to update all elements of its visual identity with a design that it describes as “mouthwatering, big and bold, playfully irreverent and proudly true”. As …
The global biodegradable bags market was $1.47bn in 2017 and is expected to reach $2.9bn by the end of 2026. Over the years, the demand for biodegradable bags has grown due to the implementation of stringent regulations on the use of non-degradable plastic by various governments across the world and an increase in awareness …
Mars Food will begin to use the industry’s first recyclable, food-safe, mono-polypropylene plastic (PP) for microwavable rice pouches on its brands. Launching in the first half of 2021, the business has ambitions to further scale the technology across its portfolio, beginning at the back half of the year. The use of high-performing mono-PP …
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The Masterfold 75/110 has received a new look with new Bobst branding while maintaining its unrivalled status as the fastest, most automated folding-gluing line available today. With very short make-ready times, the folder-gluer delivers efficient and reliable non-stop production of outstanding quality products. Pierre Binggeli, Product Line Director Folder-gluers at Bobst, said: “Bobst has …
Pepsi launched its ‘My Homeland’ campaign for Saudi Arabia’s 90th National Day celebrations. Pepsi’s aim is to share the joy and pride of the nation on this important occasion. The campaign included the release of a newly penned song, commissioned by Pepsi, celebrating the Kingdom’s achievements and values, and limited edition designed Cans and Packs. …
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The foundation of Engel Used Machinery sees injection moulding machine manufacturer and systems solutions provider Engel extend its portfolio to include pre-owned machines. With Engel as their full-service provider, customers benefit from comprehensive advice from a single source. Besides injection moulding machines, the new company also buys back used robots from the Engel …
Plastic production has accelerated in recent years and is forecast to reach 600million tonnes by 2030. Most of this is not biodegradable, and 30-50% is produced for single-use applications. Plastic waste has become an increasingly pressing issue in recent years. Biodegradable plastics and better recycling strategies are two promising approaches to address this. …
