Dubai, UAE: IFFCO Group, a UAE-based multinational FMCG company, marked three decades at Gulfood 2025 with a showcase featuring a range of products, including carbon-neutral oils and alternative proteins, as part of its focus on sustainable packaging and food innovation. In addition to its presence on the exhibition floor, IFFCO Group executives participated in …
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The coffee industry is undergoing a significant shift, with sustainability, responsible sourcing, and fair trade taking center stage. These issues are now central to the future of the sector, discussed extensively at this year’s World of Coffee event in Dubai, UAE. Shouq Bin Redha, Exhibition Director of World of Coffee Dubai, emphasized the …
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Nestlé Purina PetCare is expanding its pyramid-shaped wet cat food in Europe and the United States as part of its strategy to focus on fewer but more impactful innovations. In Europe, the new variant—featuring transparent jelly with finely diced tender cuts in salmon, chicken, or white fish—will launch under the Purina Gourmet Revelations …
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Gulfood, the world’s largest annual food and beverage trade event, is set to return to Dubai in 2025, reaffirming its role as a crucial platform for industry professionals to connect, collaborate, and drive innovation. Running from February 17 to 21 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, this year’s event will span over 1 million …
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Orkla India, the parent company of MTR and Eastern, will unveil its new Quick Kerala Breakfast range at Gulfood 2025, aiming to expand its presence in the Middle East’s packaged food sector. The launch, under its recently established subsidiary Orkla IMEA, includes the Eastern 5-Minute Breakfast range with updated branding and packaging. Indian …
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McDonald’s Finland has replaced plastic lids on its beverages with fiber-based alternatives as part of its ongoing effort to reduce plastic use. The transition, originally set for 2025, is now being implemented ahead of schedule. By the end of 2025, all McDonald’s restaurants in Finland will use molded fiber lids for both hot …
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hubergroup has launched its Cold Foil Silver and Cold Foil Gold adhesives, designed for Food Contact Material (FCM) applications. These products cater to packaging manufacturers in sectors such as confectionery, chocolate, tobacco, and hygiene, aiming to meet stringent standards for visual quality, safety, and production efficiency. The new adhesives are formulated with hubergroup’s …
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Edita Food Industries S.A.E. (EFID.CA on the Egyptian Exchange & EFID.L on the London Stock Exchange) has entered the Iraqi market through a strategic partnership with Tuama Jebur Abbas (TJA), a Baghdad-based snack manufacturer. The agreement includes the acquisition of a 49% stake in TJA for $8 million, alongside the establishment of Edita Iraq …
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Korozo Group has partnered with Zertus UK & Ireland to develop stand-up pouches for Baileys Chocolate Nut Mix, a new product that extends the Irish cream liqueur brand into the adult snack market. The range includes chocolate-coated almonds, caramelized nuts, salted toffee popcorn, and a hint of Baileys flavor. The stand-up pouches, designed …
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Paxiom Group has expanded its packaging machinery portfolio by incorporating IWK’s FP-Series tube filling systems. This collaboration addresses the diverse needs of industries such as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food, offering solutions for packaging creams, gels, and liquids. The FP-Series machines, developed by IWK Verpackungstechnik GmbH, are designed for low to high production volumes. …
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