Henkel has signed an agreement to acquire the consumer hair care and styling brand “Not Your Mother’s” from private equity investor Main Post Partners, the company announced from Düsseldorf. The transaction, which remains subject to regulatory approvals, will add a hair care portfolio with approximately €190 million in sales in fiscal year …
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Mondelēz International has appointed Hisham Ezz El‑Arab as President of its Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) business unit. The appointment places him in charge of directing the strategic direction of the company’s operations across the region. Mondelēz International operates a portfolio of global snack brands including Cadbury, OREO, Bournvita and Halls. In his …
Hubergroup Print Solutions has announced the global availability of its TINKREDIBLE MGA ink system, developed specifically for offset printing on metal packaging used for food and beverage applications. The move expands the reach of a system previously introduced in selected markets, making it available to metal packaging printers worldwide. The …
Samsung Electronics has reaffirmed the role of packaging within its expanded “Galaxy for the Planet” sustainability framework, signalling continued emphasis on plastic reduction and fibre-based solutions across its mobile portfolio through 2030. While the broader announcement outlines climate, energy and circular economy targets, packaging remains a visible and measurable component of …
Almarai has signed a multimillion-euro contract with JBT Marel for the supply of three advanced fish processing lines, marking a significant investment in the company’s growing seafood portfolio. The agreement supports Almarai’s strategy to diversify its protein offerings while strengthening domestic food production capacity in Saudi Arabia. Under the contract, JBT …
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Syntegon has introduced the AIM9 inspection platform, a high-speed system that combines visual inspection and leak detection for pharmaceutical vial applications. Announced on February 18, 2026, in Stuttgart, Germany, the platform is designed to process up to 600 vials per minute and handle container sizes ranging from 2 ml to 250 ml. …
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FIX Dessert Chocolatier has announced its Ramadan collection, introducing a new white chocolate version of its knafeh-inspired bar alongside the return of two seasonal flavours. The collection will be available exclusively on Careem from 18 February. The new product, “Can’t Get Knafeh Of It,” expands on the brand’s existing knafeh bar …
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Britannia Industries Limited has commissioned its first aseptic PET packaging line for its Winkin’ Cow dairy drinks portfolio, with the system supplied by Sidel. The line has been installed at Britannia’s greenfield dairy facility in Ranjangaon, Maharashtra, India. Britannia entered the value-added dairy drinks segment in 2018 under the Winkin’ Cow …
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L’Oréal has launched L’AcceleratOR, a €100 million sustainable innovation program designed to accelerate scalable solutions addressing climate, nature, and circularity challenges. Run over five years in partnership with the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL), the program will support pilot-ready technologies and enable selected companies to develop and scale …
Batelco, a telecommunications company under the Beyon Group, has introduced SIM cards made entirely from recycled plastic, making it the first operator in Bahrain to adopt this environmentally focused initiative. The new Eco-SIM cards are produced using 100% recycled polystyrene, primarily sourced from discarded refrigerators and other household appliances. The move …
