Samsung Electronics has reaffirmed the role of packaging within its expanded “Galaxy for the Planet” sustainability framework, signalling continued emphasis on plastic reduction and fibre-based solutions across its mobile portfolio through 2030. While the broader announcement outlines climate, energy and circular economy targets, packaging remains a visible and measurable component of …
Almarai Partners with JBT Marel to Advance Seafood Processing Capabilities
Almarai has signed a multimillion-euro contract with JBT Marel for the supply of three advanced fish processing lines, marking a significant investment in the company’s growing seafood portfolio. The agreement supports Almarai’s strategy to diversify its protein offerings while strengthening domestic food production capacity in Saudi Arabia. Under the contract, JBT …
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Syntegon launches AIM9 high-speed inspection platform
Syntegon has introduced the AIM9 inspection platform, a high-speed system that combines visual inspection and leak detection for pharmaceutical vial applications. Announced on February 18, 2026, in Stuttgart, Germany, the platform is designed to process up to 600 vials per minute and handle container sizes ranging from 2 ml to 250 ml. …
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FIX launches Ramadan collection with new white chocolate knafeh bar
FIX Dessert Chocolatier has announced its Ramadan collection, introducing a new white chocolate version of its knafeh-inspired bar alongside the return of two seasonal flavours. The collection will be available exclusively on Careem from 18 February. The new product, “Can’t Get Knafeh Of It,” expands on the brand’s existing knafeh bar …
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Sidel installs Britannia’s first aseptic PET line for Winkin Cow dairy beverages
Britannia Industries Limited has commissioned its first aseptic PET packaging line for its Winkin’ Cow dairy drinks portfolio, with the system supplied by Sidel. The line has been installed at Britannia’s greenfield dairy facility in Ranjangaon, Maharashtra, India. Britannia entered the value-added dairy drinks segment in 2018 under the Winkin’ Cow …
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L’Oréal launches €100 million L’AcceleratOR program with focus on packaging innovation
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 becomes first in Bahrain to introduce SIM cards made entirely from recycled plastic
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 …
Maggi partners with Ninja to launch air fryer mixes in retail-ready pack formats across MENA
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 …
Infant formula recalls widen in MENA as UAE regulator adds Nestlé batches
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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Al Wafir Proposes Conditional Offer to Acquire Majority Stake in UNIKAI Foods
Al Wafir for Marketing Services K.S.C.C., a Kuwait-based company, has announced a voluntary conditional cash offer to acquire between 50% plus one share and up to 51% of the issued and paid-up ordinary shares of UNIKAI Foods P.J.S.C., one of the UAE’s oldest food and beverage companies. The offer, priced at AED …
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