Tetra Pak showcases cutting-edge innovations at Gulf Food 2024

  Tetra Pak, a global leader in food processing and packaging solutions, demonstrated its commitment to innovation at the recently concluded Gulf Food exhibition. The event, held from February 19th to 23rd at the Dubai World Trade Center, served as a pivotal platform for addressing industry challenges and exploring new business prospects.   Amidst the …

Tetra Pak, Al Rabie, Alssad co-pack 50M beverages for Iraq’s future at Gulfood 2024

  Addressing the pressing concerns surrounding food security in Iraq, Tetra Pak, a global leader in food and beverage processing and packaging solutions, has announced a significant collaboration with Saudi Arabian Al Rabie and Iraqi Alssad Company during the Gulfood 2024 event.   The partnership aims to tackle the increasing demand for food and beverages …

São Geraldo, CANPACK launch Cashew-Fruit beverage in recyclable cans across Brazil

  CANPACK, a leading can manufacturer, has partnered with São Geraldo in Brazil to introduce its flagship beverage in 350ml infinitely recyclable cans. Formerly available only in glass or PET bottles, Cajuína São Geraldo, a soda containing 5% juice from native cashew trees, is highly popular in the northeastern states of Brazil. This beverage distinguishes …

Complimentary Webinar on 5 March 2024 at 3 pm GST with Husky and Packaging MEA

  Topic: Lightweight 26/22 dispensing system: The future of sparkling CSD beverages Date: 5 March 2024 Time: 3 pm GST Do you want to convert your CSD package to the lightweight 26/22 dispensing system, but are not sure where to begin? Join our webinar as we share our decades of packaging development design and lightweighting …

Sunil Gupta to succeed Jacques Vermeulen as CCBA CEO

  Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) has announced a significant leadership transition, revealing that CEO Jacques Vermeulen will retire following 28 years of service within the Coca-Cola system.   CCBA has appointed Sunil Gupta, the current chief financial officer for The Coca-Cola Company’s Bottling Investments Group (BIG), as Vermeulen’s successor, effective from April 1, 2024. Gupta …

Swiss Companies Emmi and Coop Introduce Sustainable PET Packaging for Dairy Products

  Swiss milk processor Emmi and retailer Coop have introduced a sustainable packaging solution for milk and cream products, utilizing eco-friendly PET bottles. These bottles now stand as Switzerland’s exclusive plastic food packaging eligible for recycling and closed-loop processing.   Andrea Kramer, Head of Marketing and Purchasing at Coop, emphasized their commitment to recyclable packaging, …

Capri-Sun’s Robust Paper Straws Herald Sustainable Beverage Packaging Revolution

  Capri-Sun, a frontrunner in the beverage industry, is gearing up to launch an enhanced paper straw, endorsed by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), throughout its product range in early 2024.   This eco-friendly move is in line with the company’s steadfast commitment to achieving fully recyclable packaging, accentuating its sustainability objectives.   Crafted by …

Nescafé Launches Major Rebrand and Sustainability Focus Amid Changing Coffee Trends

  Nescafé, a leading coffee brand with an 85-year history, has unveiled a major rebranding initiative to modernize its image in response to the evolving coffee landscape. The refresh encompasses iconic pack designs across its product range, such as Nescafé Original, Nescafé Gold Blend, Nescafé Azera, and Nescafé Frothy Coffee, with the aim of standing …

Coca-Cola Trials Label-Less Packaging for Sprite On-the-Go Bottles in the UK

  In its inaugural trial in the UK, Coca-Cola is set to temporarily eliminate labels from Sprite and Sprite Zero on-the-go bottles starting this January. The trial aims to test the feasibility of “label-less” packaging, with labels being replaced by an embossed logo on the front of the single 500ml bottles. Laser-engraved product and nutritional …

Mamuda Beverages expands production, boosts efficiency

  Mamuda Beverages, a multi-industry company in Nigeria, has successfully established a beverage production facility in Kano, located in the northern part of Nigeria. The company tackled the challenge posed by the absence of significant gas infrastructure in the North, a region where industrial enterprises are less concentrated due to limited access to major gas …