Tetra Pak unveils first Arabia Sustainability Report with emphasis on circular economy

  Tetra Pak has released its first-ever Arabia sustainability report, highlighting the company’s initiatives and investments in circularity and environmental sustainability across the Middle East. The report outlines Tetra Pak’s progress in key areas including circularity, climate action, food systems, and social responsibility.   A central focus of the report is Tetra Pak’s investment in …

McDonald’s progress and strategy in sustainable packaging and waste reduction

  McDonald’s is advancing its efforts to reduce waste and transition to sustainable packaging and toy materials. These initiatives are aimed at supporting environmental protection and long-term business resilience. Key strategies include redesigning packaging, exploring alternative materials, and enhancing recovery opportunities.   Recent Achievements By late 2023, McDonald’s had achieved approximately 86.7% of its goal …

UPM, Henkel, and Koenig & Bauer co-create sustainable digital-printable pouch

  UPM Specialty Papers, Henkel, and Koenig & Bauer have collaborated to create a digitally printable, sustainable confectionery pouch. The new ‘doypack’ concept is heat-sealable, recyclable within existing fibre recycling streams, and safe for food contact.   The project centers around UPM’s Asendo™ barrier paper, optimized for digital printing on Koenig & Bauer’s RotaJET press. …

Amcor appoints Peter Konieczny as CEO

  Amcor has announced the appointment of Peter Konieczny as its Chief Executive Officer. Konieczny has served as Interim CEO since April 2024 and will be nominated for election as a director at the company’s Annual Meeting in November.   Graeme Liebelt, Amcor’s Chairman, expressed confidence in Konieczny’s leadership. “Peter has demonstrated exceptional leadership in …

McDonald’s introduces Mini McFlurry and in sustainable packaging

  McDonald’s is launching a new, smaller version of its McFlurry dessert alongside an update to its packaging, starting Sept. 10, 2024, at participating U.S. restaurants. The new “Mini McFlurry” offers a smaller portion of the popular treat, available in classic flavors like OREO® and M&M’S®, as well as limited-time varieties.   In addition to …

Guylian enhances Seashells packaging with elegant new design

  Guylian has unveiled a refreshed design for its Seashells box, enhancing both appearance and functionality. The new packaging eliminates the plastic film previously used, opting instead for a sophisticated seal at the center of the box. This design update aims to facilitate easier access to the popular assortment of hazelnut praliné-filled chocolates.   The …

Pizza Hut introduces Moving Box Table: A practical solution for moving day meals

  Pizza Hut has unveiled its latest innovation: the Moving Box Table, a specialty pizza box that transforms into a miniature table. Designed to enhance convenience for movers, the new packaging aims to offer a practical solution for enjoying pizza without resorting to eating on the floor during the moving process.   Research indicates that …

Cheerios unveils new packaging highlighting nutritional benefits

  Cheerios has unveiled new packaging for its breakfast cereal range, emphasizing its key nutritional features, including its multigrain composition and high-fiber content.   The updated design highlights Cheerios’ nutritional benefits, particularly its inclusion of three whole grains—oats, wheat, and barley—in each serving. The Multigrain and Honey variants are also fortified with seven vitamins and …

Arla launches new Milka chocolate milk range

  Arla Foods, in collaboration with Mondelēz International, has introduced a new line of Milka chocolate milk products. This launch marks a significant development in the history of the Milka brand, which Mondelēz has owned since 2012.   The new Milka chocolate milk range, which became available in June 2024, includes three flavors—Original Chocolate, Caramel, …