BOBST, a prominent supplier of substrate processing, printing, and converting equipment, has announced the establishment of its new subsidiary, Bobst Algiers, in Algeria. This move aims to improve customer support and service for the expanding North African packaging and labeling markets. The inauguration event for Bobst Algiers will welcome customers and partners, providing …
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ProAmpac has introduced the RotiBag, a flexible packaging solution designed as an alternative to traditional clamshell containers. The RotiBag, available in conventional, recycle-ready, and post-consumer recycled (PCR) structures, aims to reduce material use and enhance sustainability for grab-and-go food items like rotisserie chicken. “The RotiBag addresses a need in the food retail market …
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Nua Cosmetics, ITC Packaging, and ADBioplastics have collaborated to develop a compostable bio-based bottle made with polylactic acid (PLA) for Provei Global’s brand, Biositivo. This initiative aligns with Provei Global’s commitment to sustainable packaging and ecological baby care. Provei Global sought a solution that combined a compostable bottle with a high-quality, eco-friendly baby …
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SIG has received the Green Packaging Star Award for its aluminum-free packaging solution, SIG Terra MidiBloc, marking a milestone in sustainable packaging innovation. The award, presented annually by *Kompack* magazine and the Austrian Research Institute of Chemistry, highlights advancements in eco-friendly packaging. The SIG Terra Alu-free material, the first of its kind for …
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Uber Eats has teamed up with Releaf Paper to introduce eco-friendly food delivery bags made from fallen leaf fibres in France. The initiative, part of Uber’s broader sustainability strategy, was announced at the Go Get Zero event in London and will initially roll out in Paris through the newly launched Green Packaging Marketplace. …
Koenig & Bauer has released its financial results for the first half of 2024, reporting mixed outcomes across segments amid challenging market conditions. The company confirmed that it expects to achieve its full-year earnings target at the lower end of the forecasted range of €25–40 million, with revenue anticipated to reach approximately €1.3 billion. …
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Paboco and Blue Ocean Closures have introduced the packaging industry’s first market-ready paper bottle and fiber-based cap. This innovation is available now, with consumer products featuring the new packaging expected to launch in early 2025. Paboco’s new product line builds on years of experience with paper-based packaging. “We are changing the material options …
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BOBST has expanded its global footprint with the inauguration of a new Labels & Flexible Packaging Competence Center in Florence, Italy. This facility builds on the company’s existing efforts to advance packaging production through connectivity, digitalization, automation, and sustainability. With 350 employees focused on narrow-to-mid web printing and converting, the new 1,200-square-meter center …
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International Paper has announced that it has secured the required shareholder approval for its planned acquisition of DS Smith. Earlier last week, DS Smith shareholders also voted in favor of the deal, paving the way for the completion of the transaction. The acquisition, expected to close by the end of the fourth quarter …
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Almarai Company has signed an agreement through its subsidiary, Teeba Investment for Developed Food Processing Company, to acquire 100% of the shares in Hammoudeh Food Industries. The deal, valued at SAR 263 million, is subject to adjustments and awaits regulatory approvals in Saudi Arabia and Jordan. Hammoudeh Food Industries, with over 50 years …
