TNA Solutions has supplied a potato chip production and packaging line to Mohammed Riaz & Partner LLC (MR) for the launch of Muscat Chips and Muscat Chips Crinklz in Oman. The Dubai-dated announcement on 23 September 2026 marks MR’s entry into snack manufacturing. The greenfield line has a stated capacity of …
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Baladna has released its 2025 Sustainability Report, its third consecutive sustainability report, outlining environmental, operational and local-value measures undertaken by the Qatar-based food and dairy company during the year. The company reported achieving 100% water recycling capability in 2025. It also said it reduced energy consumption by 12% and emissions by 41%, although …
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AuraVeo by Koenig & Bauer has partnered with Appetite Creative and speciality coffee brand El Caficultor to introduce packaging that connects shoppers to product information and coffee subscriptions. Announced in London on 15 September 2026, the system will be demonstrated at London Packaging Week on 16–17 September. It helps El …
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Mars Gulf and Choithrams have launched a UAE-wide initiative examining how Gen Z expectations around sustainability, digital interaction and store design could influence the grocery environment and the way FMCG products are presented at retail. The “It’s MY Z-Store” competition invites UAE residents aged 18 to 24 to develop concepts covering …
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Kenya Wine Agencies Limited (KWAL) has introduced a 750ml glass bottle for its Caprice Wine range in Kenya, expanding the brand’s packaging portfolio beyond its established one-litre carton pack. The new packaging format, launched in July 2026, is aimed at broadening consumer choice and strengthening the brand’s presence across modern retail, hospitality …
Mondelēz India has introduced Cadbury Dairy Milk Silk Dubai Chocolate, a limited-edition product that brings the recognised Dubai chocolate trend to Indian consumers through a combination of flavour innovation, premium positioning and differentiated pack design. Launched in Mumbai on 18 June 2026, the chocolate combines Cadbury Dairy Milk Silk with a filling …
Bandera and ExxonMobil Signature Polymers have jointly developed a mono-material polyethylene (PE) pet food pouch designed for recyclability by replacing conventional PET-based substrate films with a PE alternative produced on standard blown film extrusion equipment. The development demonstrates an approach to creating recyclable flexible packaging without requiring machine direction-oriented (MDO) film technology. …
Aptar Closures has expanded its portfolio of e-commerce-ready closures for beauty, personal care and home care applications, responding to growing demand for packaging designed to withstand parcel shipping while reducing the need for additional packaging components. The portfolio comprises four closure solutions—Embrace, E-Simplicity, Future Disc Top and E-Disc Top—developed to …
Nestlé has inaugurated its SparX Innovation Hub at its Middle East and North Africa headquarters in Expo City Dubai, using artificial intelligence and real-time consumer insight to accelerate product development across the region. Opened on 8 July, the hub is designed to identify emerging consumer opportunities, support experimentation and develop products, services and experiences. …
Lactips and SmartSolve have introduced water-soluble, microplastic-free flexible packaging samples for beauty, cosmetics and personal care applications at Edition Spéciale by Luxe Pack in Paris. The companies said the samples are market-ready and designed to provide a plastic-free alternative for single-use packaging formats used by brands in the personal care …
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