Edita Frozen Food Industries has announced the launch of a new line of frozen acroissants, viennoiseries, and breads tailored for the food service sector. The products were showcased at the CAFEX 2025 exhibition, which featured over 120 exhibitors from the café and restaurant industry. The new line meets the high standards of …
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The government has waived taxes on packaging materials used in tea production in a bid to reduce costs for smallholder farmers and increase earnings through value addition. Speaking today in Kericho during a meeting with chairpersons of KTDA-managed smallholder tea factories from the West of Rift region, Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe …
BRF, a global leader in the food sector, has announced the start of construction on a new processed food factory in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The investment, carried out through BRF Arabia Holding Company, is valued at approximately US$ 160 million. With an annual production capacity of around 40,000 tons, the new plant …
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United Foods Company (DFM: UFC) reported its full-year financial results for the period ending 31 December 2024, highlighting growth in revenue, profitability, and operational strength. Gross revenue reached a record AED 601.7 million, up from AED 589.4 million in 2023, supported by a 5.9% increase in sales volumes. Gross profit rose …
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UFlex Ltd. has become the first Indian company to receive approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) to use recycled polyethylene (rPE) in food packaging. This certification allows UFlex to incorporate post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials in food packaging, contributing to the global move toward sustainability. The company’s recycling …
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With food waste a pressing global concern, WPO Vice President for Sustainability & Save Food, Nerida Kelton calls for international collaboration, particularly in the Middle East and Africa, to adopt innovative packaging solutions that combat food loss. Food waste is a complex and often underestimated global issue when looking at sustainability …
Nestlé Ghana Ltd. has launched a newly redesigned packaging for NIDO®, the beloved milk powder brand that has been nourishing families across the country for decades. The revamped packaging not only reflects the company’s commitment to providing nutritious products but also underscores its dedication to reducing its environmental impact. The new …
The project aims to modernize Al Rabie’s factory with cutting-edge digital technologies from Tetra Pak, enhancing efficiency and sustainability in line with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. Tetra Pak has entered into a significant partnership with Al Rabie, a leading Saudi producer of juices, nectars, and dairy products, to modernize and digitize …
Berry Global and Mars have announced the switch of Mars’ pantry jars for M&M’S®, SKITTLES®, and STARBURST® brands to 100% recycled plastic, excluding the jar lids. This update follows a 2022 launch of jars made with 15% recycled plastic, marking a significant step in their ongoing sustainability collaboration. The new jars, available in 60-, 81-, …
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In January 2023, a coalition of NGOs—ClientEarth, Surfrider Foundation Europe, and Zero Waste France—filed a lawsuit against Danone, accusing the company of failing to comply with France’s duty of vigilance law regarding plastic use. Following mediation ordered by the Paris Judicial Court, the two parties have now reached an agreement, ending the legal proceedings. As …
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