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An industry’s response to the plastic packaging problem In 1800 as history puts it, the first manmade plastic was unveiled by Alexander Parkes at the Great International Exhibition in London. This material, dubbed Parkesine, was derived from cellulose and could be molded when heated and retained its shape when cooled. It was however not until 1950s that commercial plastic packaging was…
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Trends in pharma packaging Pharmaceutical packaging is a critical segment of the healthcare industry as it secures, stores, and protects drugs when transporting and storing drugs. Poor quality packaging can impact a drug’s efficacy, affecting patients outcomes in the process. Its for this reason that pharmaceutical packaging is highly regulated world over to protect the medicines from physical damage and…
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Glass means sustainable, innovative, healthy, resusable, and infinitely recyclable packaging In the beer market, glass has maintained its position as the preferred packaging material for many decades. “I have been told by customers that the first chilled sip of beer, including the bottle feeling on the lips, can be the favorite part of a day,” says Mark Comline, Senior Global…
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Africa’s untapped packaging investment destination As Ethiopia positions itself as a manufacturing hub in Africa, investment opportunities abound in the packaging sector With about 123 million people (2022), Ethiopia is the second most populous nation in Africa after Nigeria. The Eastern African nation is also among the fastest-growing economies in sub-Saharan Africa. According to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, Ethiopia’s economy…
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Curving a Niche in Sustainable Flexible Packaging. With more than 35 years of experience in flexible packaging, Packaging Industries Limited (PIL) prides itself as a leading provider of high-quality, sustainable flexible packaging for food, beverage, healthcare, agriculture, home and personal care. The company specializes in extended shelf-life packaging, giving products longer life and reducing food waste. “Our packaging is designed…
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