Brazilian food producer MBRF has signed an investment agreement with Saudi Arabia’s Halal Products Development Company (HPDC) to strengthen their joint venture in the Middle East, which is expected to be listed on the Riyadh stock exchange, the company said on Monday. According to a securities filing, a wholly-owned subsidiary of MBRF will contribute …
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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BOBST, Brückner and Mitsui Chemicals unveil industry-first recyclable mono-material retort packaging
BOBST, Brückner and Mitsui Chemicals have jointly developed a mono-material, recyclable retort packaging solution, marking a notable step toward more sustainable flexible packaging for the food industry. The innovation was announced at K 2025 and addresses a key gap in packaging recyclability: high-barrier retort pouches. Retort packaging, commonly used for sterilized, shelf-stable food products such …
ExxonMobil and Windmöller & Hölscher develop mono-material MDO PE freezer pouch for recyclability and performance
ExxonMobil has partnered with Windmöller & Hölscher (W&H) to develop a non-laminated, mono-material machine direction oriented (MDO) polyethylene (PE) freezer pouch. The collaboration responds to economic pressures and legislative developments, including the European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), by focusing on recyclable packaging solutions with improved material performance. The …
Al Ain Farms and Al Dahra partner to strengthen UAE’s dairy supply chain
Abu Dhabi, UAE – Al Ain Farms Group has entered a three-year agreement with Al Dahra Group to secure a steady supply of raw milk sourced from Al Ain, marking a strategic move to reinforce domestic dairy supply and support the UAE’s broader food security objectives. The agreement was formalized …
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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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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 …
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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 …