Mohamed Abdel-Wahab, Chairman of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones, met with Chairman and CEO of PepsiCo Egypt Mohamed Shelbaya to discuss the group’s investment plans. New developments include the expansion of production lines for the two subsidiaries of the group, Pepsi and Chipsy Food industries, as well as investments in …
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Al Safi Danone has been recognised as one of Saudi Arabia’s best employers. The Best Places to Work programme provides employers around the world the opportunity to learn more about the engagement and satisfaction of their employees and honour those who deliver an outstanding work experience with the best working conditions. Al Safi Danone …
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Aujan Group has announced a complete makeover to their favourite drink brand RANI® Float marking the start of its new era. The drink comes back to its consumers with a new rich “100% Fruit Juice” and “NO-ADDED-SUGAR” range that connects to its consumers’ changing preferences. The can gets a much younger and trendsetting iconic …
FrieslandCampina informed its employees today of its intention to close the production facility in Rijkevoort, the Netherlands on 1 October 2020. As a result all 86 jobs will be redundant. The production facility in Rijkevoort produces, among other things, film-ripened cheese. The decision to definitely close the Rijkevoort site was taken because of the …
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Nespresso today announced the launch of the first coffee capsules on the market made using 80% recycled aluminium, as part of the company’s continued journey towards circularity, going further to minimize waste and maximize the reuse of product materials. The move closely follows the introduction in March of new machine boxes in fully recyclable packaging …
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With consumers triggering a major upswing to online shopping during the Covid-19 pandemic, PepsiCo has launched PantryShop.com and Snacks.com, two direct-to-consumer websites where shoppers can order an assortment of PepsiCo’s trusted and loved food and beverage brands. “PepsiCo has been working to be a faster, stronger, better company, one that is laser-focused on meeting consumer …
As Dunkin’ continues to navigate the COVID-19 health crisis, the brand has simultaneously continued to advance key sustainability initiatives to serve both people and the planet responsibly. Dunkin’ today announced that 100% of its restaurants globally have transitioned from polystyrene foam cups to double-walled paper cups, meeting the timetable established by the brand two years …
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An entirely plant-based water bottle is launched in tandem with a pact to drive up PET recycling rates in the UAE, with a reduction in CO2 emissions resulting in an improved environmental footprint. Agthia Group PJSC, one of the region’s biggest food and beverage companies and producers of Al Ain, the UAE’s leading bottled water …
Mai Dubai, a bottled water company owned by the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, has launched Mai Dubai Zero-Sodium Alkaline Water. The launch complements the company’s mission for growth by exceeding customer expectations and providing high quality products and services in an innovative, safe, efficient and environmentally responsible manner. The new 3-1 product, with no …
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On the sidelines of Gulfood 2020, bottled water industry leaders signed an MoU to form the Gulf Bottled Water Association (GBWA). Headquartered in Dubai, the association aims to bring together a regional work- ing group of all bottled water industry members to address sector challenges and make the industry more competitive. Creating a unified body to …
