The World Health Organization (WHO) has proposed new guidelines recommending front-of-package nutritional labels to help consumers make informed food choices, Reuters reports. The draft guidelines, developed over several years, mark the WHO’s first effort to standardize labeling practices, though they stop short of endorsing harsher warning labels used in some countries. The initiative …
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Aptar Closures will participate in the Gulfood Manufacturing exhibition at the Dubai World Trade Centre from November 5 to 7, 2024. This event marks the 10th edition of the Middle East’s premier packaging trade show, where Aptar aims to highlight its global expertise and newly established regional manufacturing capabilities. At the exhibition, Aptar …
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SIG has received the Green Packaging Star Award for its aluminum-free packaging solution, SIG Terra MidiBloc, marking a milestone in sustainable packaging innovation. The award, presented annually by *Kompack* magazine and the Austrian Research Institute of Chemistry, highlights advancements in eco-friendly packaging. The SIG Terra Alu-free material, the first of its kind for …
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Paboco and Blue Ocean Closures have introduced the packaging industry’s first market-ready paper bottle and fiber-based cap. This innovation is available now, with consumer products featuring the new packaging expected to launch in early 2025. Paboco’s new product line builds on years of experience with paper-based packaging. “We are changing the material options …
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Almarai Company has signed an agreement through its subsidiary, Teeba Investment for Developed Food Processing Company, to acquire 100% of the shares in Hammoudeh Food Industries. The deal, valued at SAR 263 million, is subject to adjustments and awaits regulatory approvals in Saudi Arabia and Jordan. Hammoudeh Food Industries, with over 50 years …
Tetra Pak has unveiled its ‘Made, Consumed, and Recycled in Saudi Arabia’ campaign, celebrating 44 years of operations in the Kingdom. The initiative highlights the company’s contributions to local economic growth, food security, and sustainability, aligning with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals. Operating in the Kingdom since 1980, Tetra Pak has positioned its …
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Tetra Pak has partnered with a major European juice brand to introduce the Tetra Prisma® Aseptic 300 Edge carton, designed to enhance consumer convenience and sustainability. This new beverage carton, developed with a focus on renewable materials, aims to reduce its carbon footprint and meet the growing demand for environmentally friendly packaging. The …
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Sonoco has introduced its latest innovation in sustainable packaging with a 95% paper-based can, part of its EnviroCan® Paper Bottom range. This new product, which is fully recyclable, is aimed at enhancing the recyclability of packaging while maintaining durability and functionality. The 95% paper-based can replaces the conventional metal bottom with a fiber-based …
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Twellium Industrial Company has teamed up with Sidel to develop a new state-of-the-art packaging facility in Kumasi, Ghana. The greenfield project, which marks Twellium’s third production site, will house two complete PET packaging lines for both still and carbonated beverages. Twellium, known for producing non-alcoholic beverages such as Verna Mineral Water and brands like …
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At the Responsible Hoteliers Summit in Dubai, Kamran Khan, CEO of NIA, urged hospitality leaders to take immediate action against the use of single-use plastic bottles. In his keynote address, Khan highlighted the staggering figure that 600 billion plastic bottles are sold globally each year, with less than 15 percent being recycled. “The majority …
