Tetra Pak has been awarded the Platinum medal in the latest EcoVadis sustainability assessment, placing the company among the top 1% of more than 130,000 organisations evaluated globally. The assessment measures performance across four key categories: environment, labour and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. EcoVadis is a widely used platform for evaluating corporate sustainability …
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Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) has invested R365 million in a new high-speed bottling line at its Midrand plant in Gauteng. The facility is designed to produce 72,000 bottles per hour and will expand the company’s capacity in the hydration category. The line will manufacture Bonaqua Pump Still 750ml and Powerade 500ml …
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Gentlebrand, a Sidel company, has collaborated with Saudi Arabia’s Nadec to redesign its flavoured Labneh line, aiming to appeal to a younger, more diverse consumer base while preserving the product’s cultural heritage. The refreshed packaging emphasizes three pillars: shelf impact, flavour expression, and intuitive navigation. Each variant—‘Chili,’ ‘Zaatar,’ and ‘Olives’—features …
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LuLu Group has inaugurated its 24th outlet in Qatar at North Plaza Mall, Umm Al Amad, with a strong focus on sustainability and customer convenience. The store was officially opened on October 13, 2024, by prominent Qatari businessman Sheikh Faysal Khalifa Sultan Al-Thani, in the presence of dignitaries including the Indian Ambassador …
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Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) has reported a strong start to financial year 2025/26, with first-quarter sales climbing to €466 million, up from €403 million a year earlier, driven by robust growth in Europe and Asia. The adjusted EBITDA improved to €20 million (Q1 2024/25: –€9 million), reflecting higher sales volumes, better capacity utilization, and cost-efficiency measures. …
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Mondi has announced a significant achievement in sustainable paper production, securing Cradle to Cradle Certified® Bronze status for its uncoated fine paper portfolio from the Merebank mill in South Africa. This makes Mondi the first and only company in South Africa to receive this globally recognized certification for paper products, underscoring its …
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29 July 2025, London – Alpro, Danone’s plant-based brand, has introduced a connected packaging experience in partnership with Appetite Creative to support the launch of its new Alpro Kids range. The range includes an oat-based chocolate drink, a strawberry-flavoured soya drink, and soya-based alternatives to yoghurt in vanilla and strawberry …
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Saudi German Nonwovens (SGN) has officially inaugurated its expanded manufacturing facility in Rabigh, located in the Western Province of Saudi Arabia. The event marked the commissioning of Line No. 5, equipped with the latest Reicofil 5 technology, further enhancing SGN’s production capabilities and innovation capacity in the nonwovens sector. The …
In a move to strengthen circular economy practices and bolster sustainable development in the Jordan Valley, Jordan’s Ministry of Interior, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and with funding from the European Union, has officially inaugurated a plastic recycling facility in Deir Alla. The new plant, designed …
Bull Brand has added a new variant to its ready-to-eat canned meal range with the launch of Curried Chicken Mince with Vegetables, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to convenient, shelf-stable protein solutions in metal packaging. The latest addition combines curried chicken and vegetables in a single-serve can, aligning with increased consumer demand for …
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