Mars Gulf and Choithrams explore Gen Z expectations for FMCG packaging and retail

    Mars Gulf and Choithrams have launched a UAE-wide initiative examining how Gen Z expectations around sustainability, digital interaction and store design could influence the grocery environment and the way FMCG products are presented at retail.     The “It’s MY Z-Store” competition invites UAE residents aged 18 to 24 to develop concepts covering …

Coca-Cola South Africa introduces redesigned PET bottle for Valpré spring water

      Coca-Cola South Africa has introduced a redesigned PET bottle for its Valpré spring water brand, with the updated packaging becoming available nationwide from 1 July 2026. The redesign applies across the plastic bottle portfolio while the spring water, product label and brand positioning remain unchanged.     The revised bottle features a …

KWAL introduces 750ml glass bottle for Caprice Wine in Kenya, expanding packaging formats for the wine market

      Kenya Wine Agencies Limited (KWAL) has introduced a 750ml glass bottle for its Caprice Wine range in Kenya, expanding the brand’s packaging portfolio beyond its established one-litre carton pack. The new packaging format, launched in July 2026, is aimed at broadening consumer choice and strengthening the brand’s presence across modern retail, hospitality …

Mondelēz India introduces Cadbury Dairy Milk Silk Dubai Chocolate with premium limited-edition packaging

  Mondelēz India has introduced Cadbury Dairy Milk Silk Dubai Chocolate, a limited-edition product that brings the recognised Dubai chocolate trend to Indian consumers through a combination of flavour innovation, premium positioning and differentiated pack design.     Launched in Mumbai on 18 June 2026, the chocolate combines Cadbury Dairy Milk Silk with a filling …

Aptar expands e-commerce-ready closures portfolio for beauty, personal care and home care packaging

      Aptar Closures has expanded its portfolio of e-commerce-ready closures for beauty, personal care and home care applications, responding to growing demand for packaging designed to withstand parcel shipping while reducing the need for additional packaging components.     The portfolio comprises four closure solutions—Embrace, E-Simplicity, Future Disc Top and E-Disc Top—developed to …

Nestlé opens AI-powered SparX hub to accelerate consumer-led product innovation in MENA

  Nestlé has inaugurated its SparX Innovation Hub at its Middle East and North Africa headquarters in Expo City Dubai, using artificial intelligence and real-time consumer insight to accelerate product development across the region. Opened on 8 July, the hub is designed to identify emerging consumer opportunities, support experimentation and develop products, services and experiences. …

Colgate-Palmolive marks 220 years with focus on global innovation and packaging milestones

    Colgate-Palmolive is marking its 220th anniversary in 2026, highlighting a history of product, manufacturing and packaging innovation across oral care, personal care, home care and pet nutrition.     The company traces its origins to 1806, when William Colgate opened a soap, starch and candle shop at 6 Dutch Street in New York, …

Al Rabie Saudi Foods relaunches GREEN beverage in Saudi Arabia

        Al Rabie Saudi Foods Co. has relaunched its GREEN beverage brand in the Saudi market, bringing back the locally manufactured product with a reformulated recipe featuring zero calories, no sugar and natural sweetness from stevia. The relaunch marks the return of the brand after an extended absence and expands the company’s …

Sainsbury’s expands on-pack fibre labelling across 500 products

        Sainsbury’s is expanding the use of front-of-pack nutritional labelling as part of a wider initiative aimed at increasing fibre consumption and fruit and vegetable intake across the UK by 2030.     The retailer has announced that its “Full on Fibre” label will be rolled out across more than 500 products, …

FIX Dessert Chocolatier launches football-themed limited edition box in the UAE

        FIX Dessert Chocolatier has launched a limited edition football-themed activation in the UAE, combining packaging, distribution and prize-led consumer engagement during the 2026 football season.     The Dubai brand introduced the FIX Cup Mini Hero Box, a 20-piece limited edition pack, on June 11 with Careem. The box includes flavours …