In a recent opinion piece, Melkamu Abebe, General Manager of Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU), highlighted the pressing issue of increasing imports and the use of packaging and plastics in Uganda. According to a report by the National Research Repository of Uganda (NRU), these figures have surged six-fold over the past three years, signaling …
MenaBev collaborates with Sidel to deliver new bottle formats, lightweight Aquafina design
Renowned PepsiCo bottler, MenaBev, has successfully introduced seven new bottle formats across two PET lines with the assistance of Sidel, a leading provider of packaging solutions. Sidel collaborated closely with MenaBev to convert two Combi PET lines at the expansive MEGA Plant in Jeddah within a remarkable one-week timeframe. This swift, efficient, and …
Minute maid gets new look in first global campaign as part of brand refresh
Minute Maid, the world’s largest juice brand that has been a beloved staple in family kitchens around the world for more than 75 years, is launching its first-ever global rebrand anchored by a refreshed visual identity and global campaign. Minute Maid debuted in 1946 as a year-round seasonal orange juice and now offers …
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Pepsi’s limited-edition labels unlock three months of free Apple Music with Bad Bunny
Pepsi, renowned for its deep connection to music and entertainment, has partnered with global superstar Bad Bunny to launch the game-changing “Press Play On Summer” campaign, offering consumers across the nation an exclusive three months of free Apple Music. This extraordinary collaboration allows fans to indulge in Bad Bunny’s chart-topping hits and explore …
BASF Introduces Home-Compostable ecovio® for Sustainable Food Packaging
BASF, a leader in the chemical industry, is expanding its ecovio® portfolio with a new certified home-compostable grade for extrusion coating on paper and board. The latest addition, ecovio® 70 PS14H6, has received food-contact approval and offers excellent barrier properties against liquids, fats, grease, and mineral oil. It demonstrates temperature stability at boiling water …
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JAFZA: The ultimate destination for F&B packaging businesses – here’s why
DP World UAE’s Chief Operations Officer for Parks and Zones, Abdulla Al-Hashmi, has highlighted the company’s efforts to build a resilient food supply chain in the Middle East and beyond, thanks to its state-of-the-art infrastructure and digital trade solutions. The National Food Security Strategy 2051, launched in 2018, has played a significant role …
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ISHIDA Unveils Latest Packaging Innovations at Interpack 2023
ISHIDA will be displaying its latest innovations with the theme ‘Explore the Future of Packaging’. New products to be showcased include seal testers, a retail-ready case packer, the new IX-PD (Photon Counting Dual Energy) X-Ray series, and the latest edition of the Inspira range, the Box-motion. Four key trends on display at Interpackwill …
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Fresh Produce Gets a Sustainable Makeover with MULTIVAC’s Innovative Labelling Solutions at Interpack 2023
MULTIVAC will show innovative concepts for closing and labelling of fruit and vegetable trays. With its Top Wrap and Top Close labellers, Multivac offers two high-quality and resource-saving solutions for the closing of fresh produce trays with labels. Multivac will be presenting the new L 310 Top Wrap/Top Close conveyor belt labeller, which …
Sidel partners with Niche Cocoa for Ghana’s first aseptic beverage production in PET
Niche Cocoa Industry, one of Ghana’s largest fully integrated cocoa processors, has successfully installed its first-ever aseptic line through Sidel. The line marks a significant milestone for the company, as it makes its first venture into milk-based products in PET with the assistance of Sidel’s long-standing expertise in aseptic production. “We selected Sidel because …
RECAPP partners with Al Ain Water for fundraising campaign
RECAPP, the UAE’s first free-of-charge door-to-door recycling service, partnered with Al Ain Water to launch a fundraising campaign during the Holy Month of Ramadan to benefit Al Jalila Foundation. The campaign empowered members of the community to contribute to vital medical treatment, education and research, simply by recycling their used plastic bottles and aluminum …
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