IFFCO Group, a UAE-based multinational in the fast-moving consumer goods sector, appointed Abdul Wahab Al-Halabi as its new Executive Chairman at the end of 2025. The leadership change is part of a broader move to strengthen the company’s governance framework and long-term growth strategy. In addition to the appointment, IFFCO …
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L’Oréal has launched L’AcceleratOR, a €100 million sustainable innovation program designed to accelerate scalable solutions addressing climate, nature, and circularity challenges. Run over five years in partnership with the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL), the program will support pilot-ready technologies and enable selected companies to develop and scale …
Batelco, a telecommunications company under the Beyon Group, has introduced SIM cards made entirely from recycled plastic, making it the first operator in Bahrain to adopt this environmentally focused initiative. The new Eco-SIM cards are produced using 100% recycled polystyrene, primarily sourced from discarded refrigerators and other household appliances. The move …
SIG has entered a new product category with the launch of camel milk in aseptic cartons in Saudi Arabia. The product, NOUG Camel UHT Milk from Sawani, part of the MILAF Global Food Company, is produced and co-packaged locally by United National Dairy Co. The launch marks the first time camel milk has …
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Stora Enso has introduced Performa Lumi, a new GC1 folding boxboard developed for applications requiring strong visual performance and efficient material use. The product is produced on the company’s BM6 packaging board line in Oulu, Finland, and expands the existing Performa range alongside Performa Nova. According to the company, Performa Lumi is intended …
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Nestlé’s iconic Maggi has partnered with kitchen appliance manufacturer Ninja to introduce a new range of Maggi Air Fryer mixes across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), responding to rising demand for convenient, appliance-specific home cooking solutions. The collaboration combines Maggi’s culinary expertise with Ninja’s strong presence in the air fryer category, targeting consumers seeking …
ExxonMobil Signature Polymers has collaborated with Windmöller & Hölscher, B&B and Henkel to develop a recyclable mono-material polyethylene pouch for flexible packaging applications. The development addresses industry efforts to replace multi-material structures, including PP/PE and BOPP-based laminates, that present challenges for mechanical recycling. The project aligns with increasing regulatory pressure, …
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Precautionary recalls of infant formula products across the Middle East and North Africa have expanded, bringing renewed focus on batch traceability and regulatory coordination in the packaged nutrition sector. Earlier this month, Nestlé announced a voluntary recall of selected batches of its NAN, S-26 and ALFAMINO infant formula products distributed …
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Tetra Pak has announced a €60 million investment in a new pilot plant in Lund, Sweden, to advance its paper-based barrier technology for aseptic beverage cartons. The facility aims to accelerate the development of packaging that replaces the traditional aluminium foil layer with a paper-based barrier. The initiative is part of the company’s broader commitment …
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Turkish firm EROĞLU Global Holding A.Ş. has signed an agreement with the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) to build a carton and packaging factory in Egypt’s Qantara West Industrial Zone. The project will cover 70,000 m² with a total investment of USD 175 million. The factory will produce Tetra Pak units, carton boxes, and sheets, …
