Almarai Company has signed an agreement through its subsidiary, Teeba Investment for Developed Food Processing Company, to acquire 100% of the shares in Hammoudeh Food Industries. The deal, valued at SAR 263 million, is subject to adjustments and awaits regulatory approvals in Saudi Arabia and Jordan. Hammoudeh Food Industries, with over 50 years …
SABIC, Lamb Weston, and OpackGroup collaborate on sustainable packaging from used cooking oil
SABIC has partnered with Lamb Weston and OpackGroup to develop sustainable packaging for frozen potato products. The initiative employs bio-renewable polyethylene (PE) made from used cooking oil (UCO), aiming to reduce the carbon footprint and thickness of packaging materials. The new packaging contains at least 60% polymer derived from UCO, demonstrating a closed-loop …
Sheffield Hallam students win Deliveroo competition for sustainable packaging design
Two students from Sheffield Hallam University have won a competition to design sustainable food packaging for Deliveroo. William Shaw and Josephine Cooper received the top prize for their innovative sealing system and updates to an existing packaging product. The competition, organized by Deliveroo and supported by BioPak, challenged students from the university’s Packaging …
B!POD introduces sustainable food vacuum containers using SABIC’s ocean-bound plastic resin
B!POD, a business unit of SAES Getters, has partnered with chemicals giant SABIC to launch a line of food vacuum system containers made from ocean-bound plastic (OBP). The containers utilize SABIC’s circular polypropylene (PP), sourced from its TRUCIRCLE™ portfolio, and are designed to meet stringent food safety standards while addressing the global issue of …
Theegarten-Pactec advances sustainable packaging solutions
The global shift towards sustainability has placed eco-friendly packaging at the forefront of consumer and industry priorities. A study by Simon-Kucher & Partners in June 2023 revealed that 62% of German consumers are willing to pay up to 7% more for products with sustainable packaging. However, manufacturers, particularly in the confectionery sector, face significant …
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Walmart approves BluePrint Automation’s Easy-D® case-packing solution
BluePrint Automation (BPA) has unveiled its Easy-D® concept, a patented case-packing solution tailored for food manufacturers aiming to meet the growing demands for Shelf Ready Displays (SRD) from supermarkets. Recently approved by Walmart, the Easy-D® integrates an innovative box design with BPA’s case packing technology. The Easy-D® offers a unique approach to …
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Piovan Group to unveil cutting-edge rPET packaging innovations at Gulfood Manufacturing 2024
Piovan Group, a global leader in process automation systems, will present its latest innovations in rPET packaging analysis at Gulfood Manufacturing 2024. At hall 1, stand 118, the company will highlight Inspecta, a groundbreaking range of analysers designed to enhance safety and sustainability in PET packaging production. The Inspecta line features two key …
Kraft Heinz expands Cairo Factory to boost production and exports
Lieutenant General Engineer Kamel El-Wazir, Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Industry and Transport, officially inaugurated the expanded Cairo Food Industries Factory, operated by Kraft Heinz, on Saturday. The ceremony was attended by US Ambassador to Egypt Hiro Mustafa, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Hassan El-Khatib, Minister of Supply and …
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Marigold shifts to Sonoco’s fully recyclable EnviroCan® packaging
Marigold Health Foods has announced a switch to Sonoco’s fully recyclable EnviroCan® packaging for its natural and organic products. The new packaging, made from paper-based materials, supports Marigold’s commitment to sustainability while addressing the growing demand for environmentally friendly food packaging. The packaging will be used for products such as nutritional yeast, bouillon, …
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Heinz marks Saudi National Day with brandless ketchup bottles
In a unique gesture to celebrate Saudi Arabia’s National Day, Heinz has removed its iconic logo from ketchup bottles, replacing it with a plain green label. This special edition, launched today, allows consumers to personalize their bottles with messages of national pride. Instead of the familiar Heinz branding, the bottles feature an empty …
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