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pacprocess MEA and
Food Africa 2023 ended
i n C air o wit h a
significant increase in Exchange (FLEX) 2024
visitor numbers and
strong international
p a r t icip at io n, Visitors to the upcoming
co nf ir mi n g t heir FESPA Middle East 2024 will
positions as leading have ample opportunities to
platforms for the packaging and food industries in the discover industry advance-
Middle East and Africa.With over 900 exhibitors, 27,500 ments, future trends, and
visitors, and more than 500 invited buyers, the dual events learn key skills for their busi-
were met with an excellent footfall like never before. The ness. FESPA Middle East will
co-located trade shows held at the Egypt International see the second edition of the
Exhibition Center (EIEC) from 12 to 14 December, offered a FESPA Leadership Exchange
comprehensive marketplace for packaging and food (FLEX) on 30 January, 2024,
industry players. Both trade fairs were jointly organised by
Messe Düsseldorf GmbH, IFP Egypt, and Konzept Exhibitions at the Dubai Exhibition The second edition of the FESPA Leadership Exchange in Dubai
& Event Management, under the umbrella of interpack Centre (DEC). The unique
alliance. With nine national pavilions and Kuwait as the format of this event offers 3 Aussenac; FESPA CEO Neil learn and debate the future of
partner country, the events saw an impressive list of bite-sized content sessions, Felton; and CMO Council wide format digital, textile,
international participants from 32 countries including which have been specially Advisory Board Member and screening printing sec-
China, Germany, Greece, India, Italy, Pakistan, Poland, curated to provide visitors Haris Munif will facilitate a tors, and explore the wider
Spain, Thailand, Turkey, and the UAE. The next edition of with world class insights and knowledge exchange within opportunities available to the
pacprocess MEA and Food Africa will take place from 3 to 5 inspiration in the fields of these sessions with the aim of
December, 2024. modern print service pro-
M a r k e t T r e n d s , sharing their specialist exper- vider.
Reinforcing community Sustainability, and New tise and global market The FLEX sessions are free
responsibility in the Technology. FESPA Board insights.
environmental sector by Members Alberto FLEX aims to connect the to attend for all visitors by
inspiring both individuals Masserdoti, Christian region’s innovative and for- registering at www.fespa-
and institutions to make
eco-friendly choices, Duyckaerts, and Christophe ward-thinking printers, to middleeast.com.
Dubai Municipality has
launched a far-sighted Paperworld Middle East releases
initiative of collecting and
recycling three million units of plastic packaging, which
amounts to an impressive 60 tonnes of PET plastic. PET
plastic is widely used in food and beverage packaging, being the Post Show Report 2023
the preferred choice due to its durability, light weight,
transparency, non-toxicity, and high productivity in Paperworld Middle East,
recycling. The initiative aims to reduce plastic consumption the largest international
and foster methods and programmes that will significantly
increase the diversion rate of plastic waste from traditional show for paper, stationery,
disposal techniques. This will further elevate the circular arts and crafts, office sup-
economy index, contributing to the overall sustainability of plies and school products
Dubai’s cleanliness and environment.
concluded its 12th edition in
HH Sheikh Hamdan bin November. Held in conjunc-
Mohammed bin Rashid tion with its co-located
Al Maktoum, Crown event Gifts and Lifestyle
Prince of Dubai and
Chairman of the Dubai Middle East, the exhibition Post Show Report: Visitors travelled from around the globe to do business
Executive Council, has grew 50% from last year and The organisors said in an business cards. They gained
issued a new resolution welcomed visitors from over
to regulate single-use 100 countries. official statement: "looking knowledge and learnt about
products in Dubai, ahead, we're eager to keep the latest trends in the indus-
United Arab Emirates The event saw the buzz of try with our show features:
effective from 1 January, 2024. Executive Council Resolution productive talks and excit- this momentum going in
No. (124) of 2023 applies to single-use disposable products ing partnerships. future editions, making Paperworld Middle East
and recycled ones, including both plastics and non-plastic The exhibitors showcased Awards, The Hub Forum,
items. The main aim of the resolution is to protect the Paperworld Middle East the The Premium Club,
environment, encourage people to adopt an eco-friendly the newest trends, giving us a go-to place for connections,
lifestyle, and encourage the use of reusable products to peek into the changing world Signature Canvas, Project
advance sustainable development. The move also aims to of stationery and office sup- growth, and shaping the Sustainability and Asrtistry
motivate the private sector to promote the use of recycled future. Workshop. The show had
products, aligning with circular economy practices that foster plies. The connections made "Participants came
sustainable recycling of products in local markets. The during these three days set 9429 visitors, 493 exhibitors,
resolution also seeks to regulate the use and recycling of the stage for more growth in together to expand their busi- 113 visiting countries and 41
single-use products. in the country.
the global market. ness, and gained more than exhibiting countries."
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