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 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 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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Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has completed a debottlenecking expansion at its Al Taweelah alumina refinery in Abu Dhabi, increasing production capacity by up to 50,000 tonnes of alumina annually. The expansion involved the installation of a third ball mill, a key component in the refining process that grinds bauxite ore into fine particles before chemical …
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South Africa – Heineken Beverages, part of Heineken N.V., has launched a 500ml aluminium can format for Savanna Premium Cider, expanding its cider offering in South Africa’s ready-to-drink segment. The new packaging format is intended to offer a more portable and accessible alternative to existing pack sizes. The company highlighted that the lightweight can design …
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Ball Corporation has finalized the sale of a 41% ownership interest in Ball United Arab Can Manufacturing Company (UAC), its Saudi Arabia-based metal can packaging joint venture. The stake was acquired by a subsidiary of ORG Technology Co., Ltd. (ORG) for approximately USD $70 million, subject to customary closing adjustments. Ball now retains a 10% …
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Henkel Adhesive Technologies has launched a new series of Darex COV sealants that are free from phthalate-based plasticizers, targeting metal packaging applications such as pails and drums. The new PVC-based compounds aim to offer safer and more compliant solutions in response to tightening regulatory frameworks and sustainability demands across the packaging industry. The formulations are …
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Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) and Emirates Nuclear Energy Company (ENEC) announced the first delivery of low-carbon aluminium produced at the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant on 7 August 2025. EGA is marketing the metal as MinimAL, which will be supplied to CANEX Aluminum. The product expands the UAE’s low-carbon materials portfolio. …
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Bull Brand has added a new variant to its ready-to-eat canned meal range with the launch of Curried Chicken Mince with Vegetables, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to convenient, shelf-stable protein solutions in metal packaging. The latest addition combines curried chicken and vegetables in a single-serve can, aligning with increased consumer demand for …
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The United Arab Emirates has hosted the Every Can Counts Global Managers Meeting in Dubai, a gathering of sustainability leaders and communications experts from over 21 countries. The event aimed to highlight aluminium drink can recycling strategies and share best practices to drive global recycling rates. The four-day meeting featured workshops, strategic …
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