SIG has signed contracts to supply nine aseptic filling lines during the Gulfood Manufacturing 2025 trade show, held from November 4 to 6 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The deals, concluded during the three-day event, reflect SIG’s expanding role in aseptic packaging for the food and beverage sector across the region. The company also …
SLMG Beverages boosts PET bottle production with KHS TriBlock system
SLMG Beverages, Coca-Cola’s largest bottler in India, has expanded its production capabilities with the installation of a new PET bottling line from KHS at its Chhata facility in Uttar Pradesh. The expansion, completed ahead of peak season, has increased capacity at the plant by 35%. The new InnoPET TriBlock line, delivered by Germany-based …
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Mondelēz and DS Smith trial paper tubs for Cadbury Heroes
Mondelēz International has partnered with packaging supplier DS Smith to pilot paper-based packaging for its Cadbury Heroes range in the UK, marking a shift from traditional plastic tubs. The trial, which introduces 300,000 paper tubs, will be available for a limited time across Tesco stores nationwide starting in October. This “test …
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PepsiCo Egypt unveils limited-edition can to mark Grand Egyptian Museum opening
PepsiCo Egypt has introduced a limited-edition can design to commemorate the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), located near the Giza Plateau. The new packaging features gold-foil illustrations of the pyramids, the Sphinx, and stylized scarabs, blending contemporary branding with references to Egypt’s ancient heritage. The release coincides with the …
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Guala Closures acquires Metal Crowns to expand footprint in East Africa
Guala Closures has signed an agreement to acquire Metal Crowns Group, a Nairobi-based manufacturer of crown corks and plastic closures, in a move to strengthen its position in the East African bottling industry. Established in 1978, Metal Crowns Group operates two production facilities and supplies global customers in the beer and carbonated …
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Coca-Cola reintroduces ‘Share a Coke’ campaign in UAE with localised approach
Coca-Cola has relaunched its internationally recognised ‘Share a Coke’ campaign in the United Arab Emirates, aiming to engage a younger, digitally active audience through personalised packaging that reflects the country’s cultural diversity. Running until the end of 2025, the campaign introduces more than 180 locally familiar names, nicknames, and expressions …
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PepsiCo rolls out first major rebrand in 25 years to reflect global evolution
PepsiCo has introduced a new corporate brand identity, marking the company’s first major rebrand in nearly 25 years. The update reflects the transformation of PepsiCo from a beverage-focused business to a global food and beverage group with a portfolio of over 500 brands. Founded 60 years ago through the merger of Pepsi and Lay’s, the …
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Arla Foods invests EUR 50m in Bahrain site to expand cheese glass jar production
Arla Foods is investing EUR 50.9 million to expand its production site in Bahrain, aiming to increase output of its spreadable cheese in glass jars sold under the Puck® brand. The move is part of the company’s plan to strengthen its position in the cheese glass jar segment across the Middle East …
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Nestlé Saudi Arabia and KAUST sign research agreement to support food and agriculture innovation
Nestlé Saudi Arabia has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) to strengthen collaboration in food, agriculture, and packaging research. The agreement was formalized in the presence of senior representatives from the Ministry of Investment, Nestlé, and KAUST. The initiative aims to …
Walmart to launch first branded stores in South Africa by year-end
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — Walmart has announced plans to open its first branded stores in South Africa before the end of 2025, marking a new phase in its long-term strategy for growth on the African continent. The retail giant, which owns a majority stake in South African company Massmart, confirmed that …
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