Nestlé has introduced the inaugural KitKat made with cocoa mass sourced from the Income Accelerator program, marking a significant step in connecting consumers with farmers engaged in Nestlé’s sustainability initiative. The aim is to highlight the sustainability of the cocoa used in KitKat bars. Launched in January 2022, the Income Accelerator program seeks …
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The UK government has announced a ban on disposable vapes to tackle the alarming rise in youth vaping and protect children’s health. The move follows a consultation on smoking and vaping initiated in October last year, revealing a threefold increase in child vape users over the last three years, with 9% of 11 to …
In its inaugural trial in the UK, Coca-Cola is set to temporarily eliminate labels from Sprite and Sprite Zero on-the-go bottles starting this January. The trial aims to test the feasibility of “label-less” packaging, with labels being replaced by an embossed logo on the front of the single 500ml bottles. Laser-engraved product and nutritional …
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Global packaging and paper solutions leader Mondi is celebrating a significant achievement at this year’s WorldStar Global Packaging Awards, securing four accolades across distinct categories. Known for recognizing excellence in global packaging, the WorldStar Awards underscore Mondi’s commitment to sustainable and circular-driven packaging solutions. The 2024 WorldStar Award-winning products from Mondi include Hug …
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Tata Soulfull, a brand specializing in snacks and breakfast cereals, has officially launched its products in the GCC region. A venture by Tata Consumer Products Limited, the company consolidates the key food and beverage interests of the Tata Group. Tata Soulfull’s acclaimed range of millet-based snacks and cereals …
Nestlé continues its strides towards a waste-free future with significant progress in reducing packaging waste and enhancing waste management efforts. Over the past five years, since pledging commitment to the Global Commitment on plastic waste, Nestlé, along with other leading signatories, has surpassed market expectations in reducing virgin plastic usage and increasing recyclability, states …
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ProAmpac, a major player in flexible packaging and material science, has launched ProActive Intelligence Moisture Protect (MP-1000), a breakthrough moisture-adsorbing technology. This patent-pending innovation, using Aptar’s CSP Technologies’ 3-Phase Activ-Polymer™ platform technology, eliminates the need for desiccant packets. MP-1000 aims to reduce moisture levels in packaging headspace, beneficial for applications like point-of-care diagnostic kits, …
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has revealed plans to establish a pioneering sustainability accreditation framework tailored specifically for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), as reported by Emirates News Agency. This initiative, known as EcoMark Global Accreditation, aims to enhance the competitiveness of MSMEs in the global green economy by simplifying and standardizing …
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Borouge has introduced five new solutions aimed at boosting the competitiveness of the UAE’s exports, according to statements made by Khalfan Mohamed AlMuhairi, Senior Vice President, Region Middle East and Exports of Borouge. One of these solutions targets the infrastructure industry, while the remaining four are designed for advanced packaging industries to meet …
Mamuda Beverages, a multi-industry company in Nigeria, has successfully established a beverage production facility in Kano, located in the northern part of Nigeria. The company tackled the challenge posed by the absence of significant gas infrastructure in the North, a region where industrial enterprises are less concentrated due to limited access to major gas …
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