Nestlé’s iconic Maggi has partnered with kitchen appliance manufacturer Ninja to introduce a new range of Maggi Air Fryer mixes across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), responding to rising demand for convenient, appliance-specific home cooking solutions. The collaboration combines Maggi’s culinary expertise with Ninja’s strong presence in the air fryer category, targeting consumers seeking …
Infant formula recalls widen in MENA as UAE regulator adds Nestlé batches
Precautionary recalls of infant formula products across the Middle East and North Africa have expanded, bringing renewed focus on batch traceability and regulatory coordination in the packaged nutrition sector. Earlier this month, Nestlé announced a voluntary recall of selected batches of its NAN, S-26 and ALFAMINO infant formula products distributed …
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Al Wafir Proposes Conditional Offer to Acquire Majority Stake in UNIKAI Foods
Al Wafir for Marketing Services K.S.C.C., a Kuwait-based company, has announced a voluntary conditional cash offer to acquire between 50% plus one share and up to 51% of the issued and paid-up ordinary shares of UNIKAI Foods P.J.S.C., one of the UAE’s oldest food and beverage companies. The offer, priced at AED …
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Heinz launches fry box with built-in ketchup compartment
Kraft Heinz has introduced a new packaging format for its ketchup products, designed to improve on-the-go consumption. The new design, called the “Heinz Dipper,” is a fry box featuring a built-in compartment for ketchup. It is being rolled out in restaurants and sports venues across eleven countries, including the United States, Canada, …
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DataLase introduces label-free clear-to-white coating for plastic bottles
DataLase has launched a clear-to-white coating for plastic bottles designed to replace conventional labels and reduce overall packaging material use. The development responds to growing industry efforts to eliminate film and paper labels while maintaining required product information, traceability and on-shelf visibility. The coating is designed for application through spray-coating …
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Marks & Spencer expands Only Ingredients range after labelling scrutiny
Marks & Spencer has expanded its Only Ingredients food range as part of a broader response to criticism around ultra-processed foods and concerns over on-pack labelling transparency. In 2025, the retailer faced accusations that some own-brand products understated ingredient information on packaging. The Real Bread Campaign alleged that one white bread …
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DS Smith and Serele SupeR launch fibre-based tomato punnets to replace ten million plastic packages
DS Smith has partnered with Romanian agricultural cooperative Serele SupeR to replace ten million single-use plastic packages with fibre-based corrugated cardboard solutions for fresh tomato products. The project was implemented following an assessment of existing plastic packaging formats and resulted in the development of four recyclable corrugated punnets designed for different cherry tomato …
SÜDPACK Medica launches MedHub service for pre-made pharmaceutical medical pouches
SÜDPACK Medica has launched a new service, MedHub, for the healthcare industry, enabling customers to order pre-made pouches in standard sizes and defined batch quantities. The service is effective immediately and allows ordering by phone, email, or online. The pouches are manufactured in ISO-certified cleanrooms and are kept permanently in stock, meeting the …
Mitsubishi Chemical develops PFAS-free barrier coating for paper-based food packaging
Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (MCC) has developed a new coating technology that imparts gas barrier and oil-resistant properties to paper-based packaging, using its proprietary SoarnoL™ solution. The development is positioned as a PFAS-free alternative for food packaging applications, addressing growing regulatory concerns around per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The technology enables the …
DS Smith and Raymarine develop fibre-based packaging to replace plastic in radar products
DS Smith and Raymarine have introduced a fibre-based packaging solution for electronic and radar display products, replacing expanded polyethylene (EPE) foam previously used in Raymarine’s packaging. The collaboration is focused on eliminating single-use plastic and improving supply chain efficiency. Developed by DS Smith’s design team, the new solution uses corrugated cardboard …