Gulfood 2025: A Global Platform for Innovation, Networking, and Sustainability

  Gulfood, the world’s largest annual food and beverage trade event, is set to return to Dubai in 2025, reaffirming its role as a crucial platform for industry professionals to connect, collaborate, and drive innovation. Running from February 17 to 21 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, this year’s event will span over 1 million …

Orkla India refreshes Eastern brand identity with new packaging at Gulfood 2025

  Orkla India, the parent company of MTR and Eastern, will unveil its new Quick Kerala Breakfast range at Gulfood 2025, aiming to expand its presence in the Middle East’s packaged food sector. The launch, under its recently established subsidiary Orkla IMEA, includes the Eastern 5-Minute Breakfast range with updated branding and packaging.   Indian …

Oasis Water introduces South Africa first recyclable 10L PET dispenser bottle

  Oasis Water has launched South Africa’s first fully recyclable 10L PET refill dispenser bottle, marking a step towards reducing plastic waste in the country. The initiative aligns with growing efforts to combat plastic pollution and promote sustainable packaging solutions.   Addressing Plastic Pollution Plastic waste poses a significant threat to marine ecosystems, with seabirds …

BW Converting showcases innovations in pouch and e-commerce packaging

  BW Converting showcased its Hudson-Sharp and Winkler + Dünnebier (W+D) brands, highlighting advancements in pouch manufacturing and e-commerce packaging.   The Hudson-Sharp Ares 400 series, featuring Lite, Elite, and Rapid models, was presented as a solution for various pouch manufacturing needs. The Ares 400 Lite is designed for entry-level manufacturers, offering quick changeovers and …

KHS expands service portfolio for lightweight can filling

  KHS has introduced a new service solution to address the challenges of filling lightweight cans, ensuring production efficiency while adapting to industry trends toward thinner-walled containers.   As beverage manufacturers seek to reduce material usage and environmental impact, can wall thickness has significantly decreased, requiring adjustments in filling technology. “Whereas classic formats could withstand …

Coca-Cola Nigeria opens advanced Packaging Collection Hub to drive recycling

  The Coca-Cola System in Nigeria, encompassing Coca-Cola Nigeria Limited and the Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC), has launched a state-of-the-art Packaging Collection Hub in Apapa, Lagos. It has been designed to process up to 13,000 metric tonnes of plastic bottles annually, which has augmented Nigeria’s recycling infrastructure and fostered a circular economy.   “This facility …

Avery Dennison unveils RFID-enabled traceability solution for pre-filled syringes

  Avery Dennison, in collaboration with Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD), has introduced an RFID-enabled solution for the traceability of pre-filled syringes (PFS). The innovation, called BD iDFill™ Individual Prefillable Syringe Identification, integrates RFID tags into the syringe’s rigid needle shield, which allows the product to maintain its original design while gaining a digital identity. …

McDonald’s introduces fiber-based lids ahead of schedule

  McDonald’s Finland has replaced plastic lids on its beverages with fiber-based alternatives as part of its ongoing effort to reduce plastic use. The transition, originally set for 2025, is now being implemented ahead of schedule.   By the end of 2025, all McDonald’s restaurants in Finland will use molded fiber lids for both hot …

hubergroup new Cold Foil Silver and Gold adhesives set to transform FCM packaging

  hubergroup has launched its Cold Foil Silver and Cold Foil Gold adhesives, designed for Food Contact Material (FCM) applications. These products cater to packaging manufacturers in sectors such as confectionery, chocolate, tobacco, and hygiene, aiming to meet stringent standards for visual quality, safety, and production efficiency.   The new adhesives are formulated with hubergroup’s …

Schweppes Zimbabwe enhances efficiency with KHS Technology

  Schweppes Zimbabwe Limited (SZL) has made significant strides in boosting production efficiency and sustainability with the installation of an advanced non-returnable PET line from KHS. The upgrade, implemented at the company’s Harare facility, has tripled production capacity while significantly reducing resource consumption and operating costs.   The state-of-the-art line includes the InnoPET BloFill stretch …