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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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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The Coca-Cola Company and Gutsche Family Investments (GFI) have agreed to sell a 75% controlling interest in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) to Coca-Cola HBC AG, marking a major shift in ownership of the largest Coca-Cola bottler on the African continent. CCBA operates across 14 African countries and accounts for around 40% …
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 …
Bulgarian company Cupffee has introduced the world’s first edible coffee cup, designed to offer a sustainable alternative to single-use plastic cups in the beverage and hospitality sectors. Made from seven locally sourced ingredients such as oat bran, wheat flour, and coconut oil, the cup is free from artificial additives, preservatives, sweeteners, …
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PepsiCo Egypt has introduced a limited-edition can design to commemorate the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), located near the Giza Plateau. The new packaging features gold-foil illustrations of the pyramids, the Sphinx, and stylized scarabs, blending contemporary branding with references to Egypt’s ancient heritage. The release coincides with the …
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Guala Closures has signed an agreement to acquire Metal Crowns Group, a Nairobi-based manufacturer of crown corks and plastic closures, in a move to strengthen its position in the East African bottling industry. Established in 1978, Metal Crowns Group operates two production facilities and supplies global customers in the beer and carbonated …
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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 …
Pepsi Kenya, through its bottling partner SBC Kenya, has launched Sting Energy, marking its entry into the country’s fast-expanding energy drink market. The product will be available in two variants—Red Rush and Gold Rush—and is priced at Kes 50 (US$0.39) for a 330ml bottle. The launch comes as Kenya’s energy drink …
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Bluewater, the Swedish water technology company, partnered with Thrive by WHX as the Official Hydration Partner at Africa’s leading sport and wellness exhibition, held from 2–4 September 2025 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). The three-day summit, which is the flagship wellness, sport, and longevity event of the World Health Expo, welcomed more …
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