Emirates Biotech has joined the CIRCLE consortium, a project funded by the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking under the European Union’s Horizon Europe programme, to develop industrial production of bio-based chemicals derived from organic food waste. Announced on 12 March 2026 in Dubai, the four-year initiative has €27 million in funding and …
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Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) has introduced a 10-litre packaging format for its Rwenzori Pure Natural Mineral Water brand, expanding the product’s available pack sizes in the Ugandan bottled water market. The launch was announced in 2026 and aims to provide an intermediate option between small retail bottles and the larger 20-litre …
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Henkel has signed an agreement to acquire the consumer hair care and styling brand “Not Your Mother’s” from private equity investor Main Post Partners, the company announced from Düsseldorf. The transaction, which remains subject to regulatory approvals, will add a hair care portfolio with approximately €190 million in sales in fiscal year …
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Unilever has inaugurated a new OMO liquid detergent production line in Saudi Arabia in 2026, expanding its local manufacturing capacity while integrating recyclable polyethylene (PE) packaging bottles for the product range. The facility was launched to strengthen regional supply chains and support sustainability goals, with the detergent packaged in recyclable plastic bottles produced …
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Mondelēz International has appointed Hisham Ezz El‑Arab as President of its Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) business unit. The appointment places him in charge of directing the strategic direction of the company’s operations across the region. Mondelēz International operates a portfolio of global snack brands including Cadbury, OREO, Bournvita and Halls. In his …
Hubergroup Print Solutions has announced the global availability of its TINKREDIBLE MGA ink system, developed specifically for offset printing on metal packaging used for food and beverage applications. The move expands the reach of a system previously introduced in selected markets, making it available to metal packaging printers worldwide. The …
Ekoroll has introduced a disposable paper ashtray designed to support cleaner outdoor environments in hospitality venues and public spaces. The product is manufactured primarily from paper-based materials and is intended for single use in areas where smoking waste is commonly generated. The ashtray is produced using folded paperboard structures that …
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SMI has opened a new branch in Nairobi, Kenya, establishing SMI Machinery East Africa Limited to strengthen its presence in the region and provide closer support to customers in the African market. The branch will serve as a local point of contact for sales and after-sales services for existing and future customers …
Innovia Films has introduced P2G, a clear high gas transmission BOPP film developed for flow wrap packaging applications for fresh produce, including pre-prepared vegetables. The film has been designed to support respiration control by optimising gas transmission rates, helping maintain the freshness and quality of packaged produce throughout the supply …
DS Smith has announced a €13.4 million investment to upgrade its corrugated packaging production facility in Grenaa, Denmark, aimed at strengthening its capacity to supply fibre-based packaging solutions in Northern Europe. The investment focuses on enhancing converting and printing capabilities at the plant, including the installation of a new rotary die-cutting line designed for flexographic …
