SIG partners with Nuitree to expand plant-based beverage production in UAE

    SIG has entered into a strategic partnership with Nuitree, a Dubai-based food and beverage company, to advance plant-based beverage production in the UAE. The agreement was formalized at Nuitree’s facility in Dubai Investment City and is aimed at enhancing innovation and expanding sustainable beverage offerings across the Middle East.     As part …

ALCA Corp debuts world’s first products filled on SIG’s new in-line aseptic pouch system

    SIG and ALCA Corp have announced the launch of the first commercial products filled on SIG’s next-generation aseptic spouted pouch system featuring in-line pouch sterilization. The new system, SIG Prime 55 In-Line Aseptic, removes the need for third-party pre-sterilization of pouches. The debut will take place at Anuga 2025 in Cologne, Germany, from …

Sibeg installs first aseptic PET line with Sidel to boost in-house production

Sibeg Srl, the official bottler of The Coca-Cola Company in Sicily, has partnered with Sidel to install its first aseptic PET line at its production site in Catania. The move brings the production of sensitive beverages, previously outsourced, in-house for the first time. The new 18,000 bottles-per-hour line includes Sidel’s Aseptic Combi Predis, EvoFilm Stretch, …

Lay’s unveils largest brand refresh in nearly a century, spotlighting farm-to-bag journey

Lay’s, the world’s leading potato chip brand, is launching its most significant brand redesign in nearly 100 years, reimagining both its packaging and product recipes to highlight its farm-to-bag story. Despite being made from real, farm-grown potatoes, 42% of consumers remain unaware of this fact. With the refreshed visual identity, Lay’s aims to change that …

KEZAD and Al Ghurair Foods drive UAE’s first corn starch plant to power paper and packaging growth

      Al Ghurair Foods has announced the phased completion of the UAE’s first corn starch plant at Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD), targeting full operational rollout by the first quarter of 2026. The plant is expected to play a critical role in supporting key downstream sectors including the paper and packaging industries. …

PURA Beverage Company Secures R260 Million Investment to Expand Global Reach

    PURA Beverage Company, a dual-headquartered disruptor in the non-alcoholic drinks sector, has announced a R260 million investment from a leading global investment firm. The funding is expected to fast-track the company’s international expansion and deepen its footprint in the fast-growing, USD 1.4 trillion global non-alcoholic beverage market.   Founded in 2017, PURA has …

Siegwerk, Borouge and TPN launch recyclable mono-material pouch for dry food packaging

Siegwerk, Borouge, and Thailand-based TPN Food Packaging Co., Ltd. have jointly developed a fully recyclable, mono-material barrier stand-up pouch designed for oxygen-sensitive dry products such as nuts and pet food. The collaboration marks the first co-development project under the Siegwerk-Borouge partnership, with TPN overseeing production. The pouch, made entirely of polyethylene, is designed to maintain …

Pepsi Kenya launches new Sting Energy drink in Kenya

    Pepsi Kenya, through its bottling partner SBC Kenya, has launched Sting Energy, marking its entry into the country’s fast-expanding energy drink market. The product will be available in two variants—Red Rush and Gold Rush—and is priced at Kes 50 (US$0.39) for a 330ml bottle.     The launch comes as Kenya’s energy drink …

Nefab and Nokia develop fiber-based packaging to cut plastic waste in 5G hardware supply chain

      Nefab and Nokia have jointly developed a new fiber-based packaging solution for Nokia’s 5G radio frequency (RF) modules, replacing traditional plastic cushioning with Nefab’s FiberFlute material. The solution has been named a finalist for the Nokia Diamond Award 2025 in the Sustainability category, which recognizes suppliers contributing to Nokia’s environmental goals through …

Mondi adds white digital printing to corrugated packaging portfolio

Mondi has expanded its digital printing capabilities for corrugated packaging with the addition of white ink, offering new options for brand visibility and design flexibility. Announced on 17 September 2025, the move makes Mondi one of the first companies to provide this feature in its six-colour digital printing range. The development responds to rising demand …