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 …

Almarai supports charities with food baskets

Almarai Company recently supported seven charities in various regions of the Kingdom, with food baskets, as part of its corporate social responsibility program.   The charitable societies included the Social Security Office in Madinah, Al-Birr and Social Services Association in Al-Mahd Governorate, Hayat Charitable Society in Madinah, Tibyan Society for Memorizing the Holy Quran in …

Stora Enso partners with Tetra Pak for carton recycling

Stora Enso and Tetra Pak have partnered to examine a shared beverage carton recycling solution to meet the growing recycling need in Benelux (an economic union comprising three neighbouring monarchies: Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg).   The joint feasibility study includes a plan for a comprehensive beverage carton recycling facility at Stora Enso’s Langerbrugge site …

Starbucks launches flavours in new multiserve recyclable packaging

Starbucks UK has introduced two new multiserve chilled classic coffee flavours to its chilled coffee family in a new sharing size.   The new Starbucks Multiserve addition is produced in Elopak’s 750ml Pure-Pak Sense aseptic cartons and filled by its global partner, Arla Foods.   The 750ml Pure-Pak Sense aseptic carton was chosen for its …