This milestone expands upon the Company’s vertically integrated global sourcing network to serve global markets year-round with the World’s Finest Avocados Mission Produce, a world leader in sourcing, producing, and distributing fresh Hass avocados, announced the inauguration of its new state-of-the-art packinghouse in Guatemala. This milestone expands upon the Company’s[Read More…]
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Turning waste into opportunity inside Egypt’s groundbreaking beverage carton recycling collaboration
Nicola Wagstyl, the Regional Sustainability Expert for India, the Middle East, and Africa at SIG In a groundbreaking initiative for sustainability in Egypt, SIG, Plastic Bank, Carta Misr, and TileGreen have teamed up to create the country’s first comprehensive recycling system for used beverage cartons. This collaboration is driven by[Read More…]
Huhtamaki acquires Zellwin Farms Company
The transaction will benefit Huhtamaki with additional capacity and capabilities in moulded fibre packaging Huhtamaki has acquired Zellwin Farms, a privately owned business located in Zellwood, Florida, in the United States. The $18 million enterprise value transaction will support Huhtamaki’s growth within the moulded fibre industry, specifically for egg cartons[Read More…]
Wanglaoji launches WALOVI English Brand Identity in Kuala Lumpur
WALOVI, and inked an international strategic partnership agreement with Baosteel Packaging in Kuala Selangor, Malaysia Wanglaoji Great Health Industry, a leading Chinese natural herbal beverage enterprise, accelerated its Southeast Asian market expansion by signing an agreement with a partner in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to deepen market cooperation. Wanglaoji unveiled its English brand[Read More…]
Coca-Cola FEMSA chooses Sidel’s Super Combi for CSD
With the installation of Sidel Super Combi at the Jundiai plant, Coca-Cola FEMSA has boosted its productivity to meet this rising demand for CSD beverages Coca-Cola FEMSA has chosen Sidel’s Super Combi for its carbonated soft drinks (CSD) line in Jundiai, Brazil, increasing overall line productivity and operating at 39,000[Read More…]
SIG and partners develop solution for recycling used beverage cartons in Egypt
At present, there is no formalised system for waste collection and recycling in Egypt SIG has partnered with Plastic Bank, Carta Misr, and TileGreen to establish Egypt’s first end-to-end recycling system for used aseptic beverage cartons. This initiative will help to restructure the Egyptian recycling landscape and turn waste into[Read More…]
ALPLA restructures leadership in Europe and Asia
Ronald Tichelaar, General Manager China until then, will succeed him as Managing Director APAC at that time Packaging and recycling specialist ALPLA is restructuring its leadership in its two Western Europe (WEEU) and Asia-Pacific (APAC) regions. Roland Wallner (Managing Director APAC since 2021) will take over as Managing Director Western[Read More…]
VEMAG breaks ground on new production hall
The new facility will be dedicated to manufacturing double screws and infeed scrolls for vacuum-filling machines Germany-based VEMAG is taking a significant step forward in its growth strategy with the groundbreaking of a new 4,600-square-meter production hall. This substantial investment strengthens the company’s commitment to innovation and operational efficiency, further[Read More…]
Nestlé Spain invests €15Mn in two sustainable packaging lines in Girona
Nestlé is also building a new high-throughput line for Nescafé sachets, which will allow the product to be packaged in recyclable mono-material To continue promoting the production of products with recyclable packaging, Nestlé Spain has decided to invest around 15 million euros in its Nescafé instant coffee and Nescafé Dolce Gusto capsules factory located in[Read More…]
Mondi and UN World Food Programme strengthen partnership to reduce food loss
Priorities for 2024-2027 focus on protecting WFP’s food aid packages in challenging conditions, using more sustainable packaging materials, and minimising waste Mondi Group, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper announced a three-year extension to its partnership with the UN World Food Programme (WFP), the world’s largest humanitarian organisation[Read More…]
