SIG has collaborated with UAE-based dairy company Meliha Dairy, a premium organic dairy brand produced by the Sharjah Agriculture and Livestock Production Establishment (Ektifa), to develop an Organic Suhoor Drink packaged in a 200 ml carton format for distribution during Ramadan across the UAE. The product was developed and test-filled …
Fibre Circle rolls out Gauteng drive to boost beverage carton recycling
SOUTH AFRICA: Fibre Circle has launched a Gauteng-wide campaign aimed at increasing the collection and recycling of liquid board packaging (LBP), targeting improved recovery of used beverage cartons across the province. The initiative, led by the producer responsibility organisation (PRO) for South Africa’s paper and paper packaging sector, was …
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Asepto Sets Global Benchmark with $126M Advanced Manufacturing Facility in Egypt
Asepto, the aseptic liquid packaging arm of UFlex Limited, has announced the establishment of a cutting-edge manufacturing facility in Egypt—an investment of USD 126 million that marks a significant milestone in its global expansion strategy. Scheduled to commence operations in 2025, the plant is positioned to become the most advanced of its kind …
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SIG launches camel milk in aseptic cartons in Saudi Arabia
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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Tetra Pak invests €60 million in pilot plant for paper-based barrier technology
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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Asahi Group Japan launches first yeast-based milk alternative using SIG aseptic filling system
Asahi Group Japan has introduced LIKE MILK, the country’s first yeast-based beverage with milk-like properties. The product is packaged in SIG SmallBloc aseptic cartons and filled using the SIG Small 12 Aseptic filling machine. This marks the first commercial collaboration between Asahi Group Japan and SIG. LIKE MILK is currently …
Tetra Pak packaging technology integrated at Meliha Dairy Factory in Sharjah
The Meliha Dairy Factory in Sharjah was officially inaugurated by Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, marking the launch of a fully integrated dairy production and packaging operation in the United Arab Emirates. A central feature of the project is the deployment of Tetra Pak’s carton packaging technology, which forms a core …
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Tetra Pak and García Carrión introduce world’s first paper-based barrier for juice cartons
Tetra Pak, in partnership with Spanish beverage producer García Carrión, has launched the world’s first aseptic juice carton using a paper-based barrier. The 200 ml Tetra Brik® Aseptic Slim Leaf carton is being rolled out under García Carrión’s Don Simón brand and marks a new development in food packaging material aimed at …
Tetra Pak unveils Factory OS™ at Gulfood Manufacturing: A decisive step toward AI-ready food and packaging production
Ben Daniel, Editor-in-Chief, Packaging MEA reports from Gulfood Manufacturing, Dubai Tetra Pak used the global stage of Gulfood Manufacturing 2025 to launch Tetra Pak® Factory OS™, its most advanced Automation and Digitalisation platform to date. Positioned as a modular, open and scalable smart-factory ecosystem, Factory OS™ represents a strategic shift in …
SIG secures 9 filling line contracts and wins innovation award at Gulfood Manufacturing 2025
SIG has signed contracts to supply nine aseptic filling lines during the Gulfood Manufacturing 2025 trade show, held from November 4 to 6 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The deals, concluded during the three-day event, reflect SIG’s expanding role in aseptic packaging for the food and beverage sector across the region. The company also …