As an innovative producer of pharmaceutical and healthcare packaging, Huhtamaki has launched the first recyclable strip packaging for pharmaceutical solids – Push Tab loop. The pack provides cost-effective PVC-free tablet packaging with high barrier qualities. Designed to be a sustainable alternative to blister and cold-form packaging, this new addition to the Push Tab range was …
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On the sidelines of Gulfood 2020, bottled water industry leaders signed an MoU to form the Gulf Bottled Water Association (GBWA). Headquartered in Dubai, the association aims to bring together a regional work- ing group of all bottled water industry members to address sector challenges and make the industry more competitive. Creating a unified body to …
Egyptian snack leader achieves efficiency to innovate a tasty and guilt-free snack experience, making full use of tna’s extensive expertise. Egyptian snack manufacturer Future Foods has launched a new pretzel range after collaborating with tna, a leading solutions provider in the food processing and packaging industry. This partner- ship enabled Future Foods to install a …
On the sidelines of Gulfood 2020, bottled water industry leaders signed an MoU to form the Gulf Bottled Water Association (GBWA). Headquartered in Dubai, the association aims to bring together a regional work- ing group of all bottled water industry members to address sector challenges and make the industry more competitive. Creating a unified body to …
Amcor has designed a family of stock polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles that helps co-packers meet the demanding requirements for ecommerce-ready packaging. OmniPack™ PET bottles increase capacity and reduce downtime because they have the same diameter with the same finish – only the height changes to accommodate the varying fill volumes. “Our customers want ecommerce-ready packaging,” …
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As part of global efforts to help tackle coronavirus, Unilever’s Leeds factory at UK have, for the first time adapted one of their deodorant manufacturing lines to produce much-needed supplies of hand sanitiser for the NHS. With collaborative efforts of employees from across Unilever and the rapid response of Unilever’s suppliers with materials, packaging and …
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KitKat Arabic Coffee is coming this Ramadan, with the beloved confectionary brand launching a new edition with an Arabic twist to meet local consumer demand for a flavor inspired by “Gahwa,” as Arabic coffee is socially referred to in the region. “We understand the cultural value of coffee time in the region, and are always …
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Starbucks has announced it is temporarily stopping the use of reusable personal cups and “for here” ware in their stores to prevent the spread of germs amid the coronavirus outbreak, according to a recent Brussels Times report. Customers will be served in single-use cups, although the company will continue to honour the 10% discount for …
In increasingly unpredictable times, retailers need to be ready to react quickly to sudden market changes and emerging trends. The spikes in footfall that supermarkets, grocers and pharmacists are currently experiencing due to the Covid-19 is something many retailers could not have prepared for. As customers flock to stores to pick up essentials, retailers will …
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Pharmax was set up to help the UAE become more independent from imported drugs and promote the local production of generic pharmaceuticals. With the UAE Government strongly supporting local manufacturers, Pharmax’s custom-built factory is equipped with the latest technology, meeting European, UAE and GMP standards. The facility received its GMP licence in 2018 and is …
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