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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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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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 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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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 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 …
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 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 …
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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