Elopak Earns A+ Rating for Outstanding ESG Reporting

        Global packaging company Elopak has achieved an A+ rating for its exemplary Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting, as recognized by sustainability consultancy Position Green. This accolade positions Elopak among the top 5% of evaluated companies.   Position Green’s ESG100 analysis delves into the extent to which ESG reporting from the …

Hayat Egypt Plans $210 Million Investment to Expand Domestic Operations

        Hayat Egypt, the Egyptian subsidiary of a Turkish personal care products manufacturer, has announced its intent to invest $210 million in its domestic operations. The announcement was made during a press conference attended by key figures in the industry.   Senol Keserlioglu, the General Manager of Hayat Egypt, revealed that $55 …

Kimoha Brings Excellence Awards to Motivate Employees

        As one of the first of its kind in the region, Kimoha management introduces its in-house Print Excellence Awards Program competition to keep the employees motivated to develop their technology skills.   Packaging MEA Editor Ben Daniel reports from Kimoha Entrepreneurs in Jebel Ali, Dubai.   Ben: It’s a wonderful experience …

Fortified Milk supports safe growth and development in Yemen’s schools

    Hayel Saeed Anam (HSA) Group, Yemen’s largest private company, and Tetra Pak, the world’s leading foods and beverages processing and packaging company, have joined forces to support safe nutrition in schools across Yemen. The initiative was announced at a joint food security workshop co-hosted in Amman by HSA and the International Food Policy …

Gallus Opens Gallus Experience Centre to Mark 100th Anniversary

      Gallus has launched its first fully digital label press, the Gallus One. Marking a groundbreaking addition to the company’s conventional and hybrid portfolio of label presses, Gallus One has been designed to remove the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) barrier for the adoption of reel-to-reel digital labels with the highest level of …

Edita Expands into Frozen Bakery Segment with Acquisition of Fancy Foods

    Cairo, May 30, 2023 – Edita Food Industries S.A.E. (EFID.CA on the Egyptian Exchange & EFID.L on the London Stock Exchange), a prominent player in the Egyptian packaged snack food market, has announced its entry into the frozen bakery segment in Egypt through the acquisition of Fancy Foods. The deal, valued at EGP …

Almarai Reports 7% Rise in Q2 2023 Net Profit, Implements Risk Management Strategies

    Almarai Company, the leading dairy producer in Saudi Arabia, has announced a 7.06% increase in net profit for the second quarter of 2023. The company’s net profit reached 557.08 million Saudi riyals ($148.45 million), compared to 520.36 million riyals in the same period last year.   The growth in profit can be attributed …

Borouge Expects $400 Million in Savings from Value Enhancement Programme by End of 2023

    Borouge, a leading provider of innovative plastics solutions, is projecting significant savings through its Value Enhancement Programme. Khalfan AlMuhairi, Senior Vice President of Region EMEA at Borouge, revealed that the company anticipates achieving $400 million in savings by the end of 2023, according to the news source, Emirates news agency. The Value Enhancement …

Gallus Opens Gallus Experience Centre to Mark 100th Anniversary

    Gallus Group, a subsidiary of Heidelberg, has commemorated its 100th anniversary by inaugurating the Gallus Experience Centre in St. Gallen, Switzerland. This industry hub serves as a touchpoint for customers, industry experts, stakeholders, and the general public, aiming to facilitate market transformation.   The grand opening of the Gallus Experience Centre coincided with …