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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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — The luxurious ambiance of Voco Riyadh set the stage for a night of elegance, innovation, and industry collaboration. The Afra Sona MyCordenons Night, a recently held event, marked a significant moment in the Saudi Arabian luxury packaging market, celebrating the partnership between Afra, Sona Commercial, and myCordenons—one of Italy’s most …
Printech Middle East LLC has entered into a partnership with Shubham Extrusions to introduce advanced blown film extrusion technology to the Middle East. This collaboration aims to address the region’s growing industrial needs by offering precision-engineered equipment, including 3-layer and 5-layer extrusion lines and Automatic IBC solutions. The partnership combines Printech’s knowledge of …
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 …
The Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination has launched a new food products packaging centre at its Innovation Centre in Al Bahia, Abu Dhabi. The facility was inaugurated in the presence of Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan. The centre, developed in partnership with Fresh on Table, will employ People …
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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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International technology group ANDRITZ has secured an order from Juthor Paper Manufacturing Co., a subsidiary of Middle East Paper Co. (MEPCO) Group, to deliver a state-of-the-art tissue production line in Saudi Arabia. The project, scheduled for start-up in 2026, will not disclose its financial details. The tissue machine, featuring a design speed of …
