In a big step for the recycling economy and the cosmetics industry, Werner & Mertz and the global skin care company Beiersdorf have entered a co-operation. Together with the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging, they have developed a standard for the use of mechanically recycled waste plastic, obtained from the …
Evian launches label-free bottle made from 100% rPET
Danone’s Evian brand has revealed a new mineral water bottle that is label-free, made from 100% recycled PET (apart from the cap), and fully recyclable. The design will be available as a 400ml bottle and features an “Evian Pink” cap; both firsts within the product range. It is already distributed across select hospitality outlets …
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PepsiCo Egypt announces $100m investment in new production lines
Mohamed Abdel-Wahab, Chairman of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones, met with Chairman and CEO of PepsiCo Egypt Mohamed Shelbaya to discuss the group’s investment plans. New developments include the expansion of production lines for the two subsidiaries of the group, Pepsi and Chipsy Food industries, as well as investments in …
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Fresh from sea to shelf with new solution from Aptar
Aptar Food + Beverage, part of AptarGroup Inc and a leader in food protection solutions and proprietary active packaging systems, has launched Seawell Protective Packaging in more than 3,800 stores. The Seawell active packaging system features integrated technology that absorbs excess liquids that would otherwise accumulate around seafood, causing potential product breakdown. …
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Uncle Ben’s and Aunt Jemima to change visual brand identity
Mars Inc has announced it will “evolve its brand identity” for Uncle Ben’s rice products in response to concerns about racial stereotyping following Black Lives Matter protests. Aunt Jemima, a breakfast foods brand owned by Quaker Oats, has also confirmed it is looking to change its logo and name. Uncle Ben’s said in …
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Leading cosmetic brands revamp ‘whitening’ products
Johnson & Johnson, L’Oréal and Unilever and many more brands change names and pull back skin-whitening products as the global backlash against racism continues. In response to international anti-racism protests, some of the world’s biggest cosmetics brands have announced a rethink on controversial “whitening” products and advertising strategies that promote fair skin as a …
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How Jamjoom could meet the drug launch expectations to be a regional pharma powerhouse
Shah Faisal, Packaging Development Manager at one of Saudi Arabia’s top pharma companies, explains how an in-house approach reaches across the Middle East, Africa and beyond With the world’s attention turning like never before towards health concerns, companies producing packaging for medical supplies will be in greater demand than ever. Jeddah-based Jamjoom Pharma, …
Al Safi Danone honoured as one of the best places to work in KSA
Al Safi Danone has been recognised as one of Saudi Arabia’s best employers. The Best Places to Work programme provides employers around the world the opportunity to learn more about the engagement and satisfaction of their employees and honour those who deliver an outstanding work experience with the best working conditions. Al Safi Danone …
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Philadelphia spreads the sustainability word with new containers to push agenda for more recycled content
Mondelez International has announced that Philadelphia cream cheese sold across Europe is to be made with recycled plastic packaging from 2022. This represents an important step in the company’s goal to reduce its impact on the environment and its commitment to use at least 5% recycled content across all plastic packaging. “It …
Henkel’s complete oral care tube portfolio to be recyclable by 2021
Henkel has announced conversion of its entire Oral Care tube portfolio to fully recyclable tubes produced by its packaging supplier Albéa by 2021. The transition, to be concluded across all Oral Care brands beginning of next year, will be pioneered by the Spanish toothpaste brand Licor del Polo. To advance the …
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