Coca-Cola HBC AG has reached a definitive agreement to acquire a 75% shareholding in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) for US$2.6 billion. The acquisition from The Coca-Cola Company and Gutsche Family Investments values CCBA at US$3.4 billion and positions Coca-Cola HBC as the second-largest Coca-Cola bottler globally by volume. CCBA operates across …
Continue reading “Coca-Cola HBC acquires majority stake in CCBA to expand African operations”
BOBST has advanced its oneECG (Extended Color Gamut) gravure printing technology to include metallic color reproduction using a standard ink set, eliminating the need for traditional metallic inks. The development aims to simplify production, reduce waste, and enhance design flexibility for converters. Introduced in 2019, oneECG technology for gravure …
Continue reading “BOBST expands oneECG gravure technology to include metallic color printing”
Nestlé Saudi Arabia has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) to strengthen collaboration in food, agriculture, and packaging research. The agreement was formalized in the presence of senior representatives from the Ministry of Investment, Nestlé, and KAUST. The initiative aims to …
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — Walmart has announced plans to open its first branded stores in South Africa before the end of 2025, marking a new phase in its long-term strategy for growth on the African continent. The retail giant, which owns a majority stake in South African company Massmart, confirmed that …
Continue reading “Walmart to launch first branded stores in South Africa by year-end”
SIG has entered into a strategic partnership with Nuitree, a Dubai-based food and beverage company, to advance plant-based beverage production in the UAE. The agreement was formalized at Nuitree’s facility in Dubai Investment City and is aimed at enhancing innovation and expanding sustainable beverage offerings across the Middle East. As part …
Continue reading “SIG partners with Nuitree to expand plant-based beverage production in UAE”
SIG and ALCA Corp have announced the launch of the first commercial products filled on SIG’s next-generation aseptic spouted pouch system featuring in-line pouch sterilization. The new system, SIG Prime 55 In-Line Aseptic, removes the need for third-party pre-sterilization of pouches. The debut will take place at Anuga 2025 in Cologne, Germany, from …
Gulfood Manufacturing 2025 is set to open its doors from 4–6 November at the Dubai World Trade Centre, marking its largest edition to date with a 32% growth in scale from the previous year. The event reflects increasing global interest in the Middle East as a hub for food production, investment, and technological innovation. …
Sibeg Srl, the official bottler of The Coca-Cola Company in Sicily, has partnered with Sidel to install its first aseptic PET line at its production site in Catania. The move brings the production of sensitive beverages, previously outsourced, in-house for the first time. The new 18,000 bottles-per-hour line includes Sidel’s Aseptic Combi Predis, EvoFilm Stretch, …
Continue reading “Sibeg installs first aseptic PET line with Sidel to boost in-house production”
Lay’s, the world’s leading potato chip brand, is launching its most significant brand redesign in nearly 100 years, reimagining both its packaging and product recipes to highlight its farm-to-bag story. Despite being made from real, farm-grown potatoes, 42% of consumers remain unaware of this fact. With the refreshed visual identity, Lay’s aims to change that …
LasX Industries and Procter & Gamble have launched LaserSharp® Marking technology on the caps of Tide® Ultra OXI Boost laundry detergent, marking the culmination of a four-year collaboration aimed at improving functionality, communication, and sustainability in packaging. The laser-marked caps, now available on store shelves, replace traditional injection-molded dosing bars with …
Continue reading “LasX and P&G debut LaserSharp® marking on Tide Ultra OXI Boost caps”
