Nestlé is intensifying its actions to make 100% of its packaging recyclable or reusable and to reduce its use of virgin plastics by one-third by 2025. Already, 87% of Nestlé’s total packaging by weight and 66% of its total plastic packaging is recyclable or reusable. Accordingly, the company has announced a series of initiatives …
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Feeling salty? Reese’s gets that, especially with the year we’ve all had – and has unveiled its new snack to match that feeling: Big Cups with Pretzels. In a twist on the classic Reese’s Cups, the addition of pretzels adds a saltier punch. And the theme will continue with the March launch of Reese’s Cups …
Bandera is one of the most important international players in the design and manufacturing of complete lines for the extrusion of both blown films and rigid films/sheet based on flat die technology. It is now moving forward in the recycling sector, with many innovative ideas. Bandera’s mission is “Extruding Future Plastics Now”, as it …
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It’s a high-maintenance technology, but a methodical care regimen ensures excellent results, as Sergio Molino, FTA Europe, explains Anilox is one of the most important considerations in flexography when assessing the cost vs quality balance. The user must also bear in mind maintenance – since anilox is a high-technology component, it requires significant care. …
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Miraclon has partnered with DigiPrint Technologies, an Islamabad-based technology solutions provider for the print and packaging industries. DigiPrint will be Miraclon’s local distribution partner, responsible for developing and implementing sales and marketing in Pakistan. Founded in 2019, DigiPrint specialises in the print and packaging sectors, including labels, wide web and corrugated technology. It also …
Husky Injection Molding Systems, a leading industrial technology provider to the plastics processing community, has released the newest addition to the Ultra HelixValve Gate nozzle lineup, the 250 T2. The advanced design of Ultra Helix nozzles minimizes wear, providing industry-leading gate quality and longevity. The 250 T2 was specifically developed to extend the benefits of …
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The Saudi government has for the past 37 years enabled Muslims performing the Hajj to truly embrace the spirit of sacrifice. Packaging MEA Contributing Editor Doaa Bin Thabit finds out more The hajj is the most important journey any Muslim will make, and the pilgrimage offers a chance to perform the most important task …
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Mazoon Dairy, the largest integrated dairy company in the Sultanate of Oman, and SIG Combibloc Obeikan,one of the world’s leading systems and solutions providers for aseptic packaging and filling machines for food and beverages, have announced the launch of a full range of liquid dairy products in combiblocSlimline and combiblocMini carton packs. This latest …
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Al Rawabi has announced the launch of Al Rawabi’s Fresh Cold Pressed Juices. This new addition to Al Rawabi’s portfolio comes in seven flavours, pressed every day. Al Rawabi Dairy Company is a leading dairy and juice company in the UAE with a wide range of products from milk, yoghurt, laban, juice, and functional products. …
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Sabic, a global leader in the chemicals industry, has teamed with beauty brand Estée Lauder Companies (ELC), skincare brand Origins Natural Resources Inc and beauty packaging manufacturer Albéa for the debut of an advanced beauty tube pack for Origins. Origins will be the first prestige beauty brand to use certified circular polyolefins from Sabic’s …
