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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Berry Global Group, Inc. and VOID Technologies have partnered to commercialize a high-performance polyethylene (PE) film designed for pet food packaging. The collaboration combines VOID’s patented VO+™ technology with Berry’s expertise in film formulation and machine-direction orientation (MDO) processes to create a recyclable all-PE solution. The newly developed film offers enhanced strength, toughness, …
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Since 2018, Classique Labels and Packaging has been on a transformative journey under the leadership of its Managing Director, Rama Krishna. The company has not only turned its fortunes around but has also set new benchmarks in the labeling and packaging industry. By combining innovation with a deep understanding of market needs, Classique has …
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Eurostampa, Bria, and HP have joined forces on the Envelope 8 project to redesign Nutella®’s iconic label using generative AI (gen-AI) and advanced digital printing. This collaboration resulted in 9,000 unique labels inspired by art movements such as Cubism, Impressionism, and Pop Art, showcasing the potential of technology to enhance personalization and creativity in …
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The Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination has launched a new food products packaging centre at its Innovation Centre in Al Bahia, Abu Dhabi. The facility was inaugurated in the presence of Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan. The centre, developed in partnership with Fresh on Table, will employ People …
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BUA Group, one of Africa’s prominent industrial conglomerates, has announced its entry into packaging materials manufacturing through a partnership with Austria-based Starlinger & Co. Limited, a global supplier of packaging machinery. The collaboration will establish a state-of-the-art facility with the capacity to produce 600 million polypropylene (PP) block-bottom bags annually. This move is …
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Indian packaging company AGI Greenpac Limited has opened a new regional office in Dubai, expanding its footprint in the Middle East. The move is aimed at supporting the growing demand for high-quality packaging solutions in the region, particularly in the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical sectors. The Middle East glass packaging market is projected …
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Unilever has significantly increased its investment in packaging research and development (R&D) to accelerate its efforts in reducing virgin plastic use. The company has more than doubled its investment in materials science and technology in recent years, focusing on sustainable solutions to achieve its plastic reduction goals. The Global Packaging R&D Centre, which …
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