Mai Dubai receives two Grade A certifications from Dubai Municipality

Mai Dubai, one of the leading bottled water companies in the UAE, has received two of the highest certifications from the Dubai Municipality, highlighting its efforts to ensure hygiene and a safe working environment. The company received a ‘Gold A Grade’ certification in Food Safety for its manufacturing plant and the highest rating of Grade …

Nestle appoints Arvind Bhandari for Africa region

Nestle has announced the appointment of Arvind Bhandari as the new Cluster Head for East and Horn of Africa, which forms part of Nestle East and Southern Africa Region (ESAR). In this role Bhandari will manage operations in Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Eritrea, Somalia, South Sudan, Burundi, Rwanda and Uganda markets, based out of the …

Coca-Cola’s launches limited edition flavour in UAE

Coca‑Cola Creations has launched a new limited-edition flavor, a collaboration with Grammy-nominated artist Marshmello. It will be available in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for a limited time only.   The brand’s first-ever beverage co-created with an artist, Marshmello’s Limited Edition Coca‑Cola bottles a fusion of the artist’s favorite flavors, watermelon and strawberry, mixed with …

Tetra Pak Arabia: Putting the world and its people first

Niels Hougaard, Managing Director of Tetra Pak Arabia, explains Packaging MEA on what the company is doing to make food packaging more sustainable, efficient and better for the planet   Packaging MEA (PMEA): Tell us a bit about your new fibre-based barrier to replace the aluminium layer, and how it helps Tetra Pak meet its …

Coca-Cola bottler partners with PET flaking plant in Namibia

Plastic waste management in Namibia is set for a major boost with the establishment of a PET flaking plant in Okahandja. The recycling plant will transform discarded plastic beverage bottles made from PET material into PET flakes that has an international market value.   The process involves the sorting, washing and shredding of post-consumer bottles …

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa empowers 50 young women

Fifty women plastic waste collectors have completed training in health and safety standards, and received guidelines for collection and waste management, which in turn is expected to empower over 500 waste collectors across the country.   The women were awarded their graduation certificates at a handover ceremony at Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) Mozambique’s plant in …

PepsiCo extends use of UBQ from logistics pallets

UBQ Materials, developer of advanced materials made from waste has announced that PepsiCo to expand its use of UBQ across its supply chain. The expansion to take place with the launch of PepsiCo’s eco-friendly Lay’s display stands, “Made with UBQ,” throughout Europe.   Following PepsiCo’s successful pilot incorporating UBQ to reduce the carbon footprint of shipping pallets, the company is deepening …