On the 50th anniversary of the first barcode scan, 22 industry leaders, including Alibaba.com, Carrefour, and Procter & Gamble, have signed a global joint statement calling for the adoption of QR Codes with GS1 standards. These QR Codes aim to revolutionize the consumer experience by providing extensive product information accessible via smartphones. Since …
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The Coca Cola system, which includes The Coca Cola Company and its bottler Coca Cola Beverages Africa, has announced plans to invest up to $175 million in Kenya over the next five years, contingent on achieving anticipated growth targets. Sunil Gupta, CEO of Coca Cola Beverages Africa, made the announcement while hosting Kenyan …
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Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has introduced its innovative SolmixBag to the building industry in the Balearic Islands of Ibiza, Mallorca, and Menorca, in collaboration with Cemex, a global building materials company. The SolmixBag, a one-ply paper bag made from 100% kraft paper, is designed to store and transport …
Esprit, known for its unique ready-to-drink beverages, has introduced a new 500ml 4-pack format. The 4-pack offers consumers the same distinct flavors at a price point of R79.99. The launch features a campaign called #FourTheFlavour, where consumers can win weekly prizes by sharing their experiences with the new 500ml 4-pack. To participate, consumers …
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Saica Group, a leading packaging solutions company, and Mondelez, a prominent fast-moving consumer goods manufacturer, have partnered to introduce a new paper-based packaging solution aimed at multipack products in the confectionery, biscuits, and chocolate markets. The new packaging is designed to be recyclable in the paper waste stream and is suitable for heat sealable …
Coveris, a leading packaging solutions provider, has introduced MonoFlex Fibre, a paper-based packaging range, in response to the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation’s requirement for all packaging in the European market to be reusable or recyclable by 2030. The regulation has extended producer responsibility for the post-consumer stage of a product, including imposing …
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Amazon has unveiled its largest reduction in plastic packaging to date, replacing 95% of plastic air pillows with paper filler in its delivery packaging. “We’re constantly inventing and thinking big to make our packaging small. We want to ensure that customers receive their items undamaged, while using as little packaging as possible to …
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Detpak, a South Australian packaging solutions company, has announced the expansion of its Eco-Products range into South East Asia and the Middle East. Previously available only in Australia and New Zealand, this range includes compostable, no-added PFAS sugarcane food service packaging, such as plates, bowls, and containers. This expansion represents the largest introduction …
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Vinsak, a leading name in the printing and packaging industry, has completed the acquisition of Rotatek Printing and Packaging Technologies SL, a move aimed at bolstering its global footprint and manufacturing capabilities. Rotatek’s manufacturing hub will remain firmly rooted in Barcelona, Spain, where recent expansions have added 15,000 square feet to its facilities. …
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BOBST has announced a strategic partnership with PACKITOO, a French company specializing in digital solutions for the packaging industry. This collaboration is part of BOBST’s ongoing strategy to digitalize and connect the packaging value chain, from brand owners to converters and equipment suppliers. PACKITOO’s HIPE, a web-based sales tool tailored for the packaging …
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