Sappi Limited and UPM-Kymmene Corporation have announced plans to combine their European-based graphic paper businesses through a proposed 50/50 joint venture. The agreement, currently in the form of a non-binding letter of intent, is expected to be finalised in the first half of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and other conditions. Completion is …
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Reflex Group has reinforced its long-standing partnership with Nilpeter by investing in four new FA-22 flexographic printing presses. The move supports Reflex’s global expansion and aims to enhance its production capabilities across both the UK and the US. Two of the new lines will be installed in the United States, following Reflex’s …
Mars Wrigley has commissioned a new sugar-free gum production line at its Athi River plant in Kenya, investing an additional KES 4.3 billion (US$33 million) as part of a broader regional manufacturing strategy. The latest investment brings the confectionery company’s total capital commitment in Kenya to KES 13.4 billion (US$103 million) …
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Al Thika Packaging LLC has officially joined Zakka Multitec Group, a move confirmed during Gulfood Manufacturing 2025 in Dubai. The announcement marks a strategic integration aimed at strengthening both companies’ positions in the packaging and industrial machinery sector across the Middle East and Africa. Based in Dubai, Al Thika Packaging has …
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Ben Daniel, Editor-in-Chief, Packaging MEA reports from Gulfood Manufacturing, Dubai Tetra Pak used the global stage of Gulfood Manufacturing 2025 to launch Tetra Pak® Factory OS™, its most advanced Automation and Digitalisation platform to date. Positioned as a modular, open and scalable smart-factory ecosystem, Factory OS™ represents a strategic shift in …
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 …
CANPACK Group has announced plans to build a second aluminum beverage can facility in Colombia, representing an investment of approximately USD 140 million. The new plant will be located near Barranquilla, on Colombia’s Caribbean coast, and is expected to begin operations in the first quarter of 2027. The facility will have an installed production capacity …
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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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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 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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