NOVA Chemicals commercialises first FDA-compliant recycled Polyethylene

Nova Chemicals Corporation, one of the leading suppliers of polyethylene (PE) for food packaging, has announced that it delivered a commercialised FDA-compliant high-density recycled polyethylene (rPE) resin to market. The new grade is its first mechanically recycled food-contact resin and is part of the Company’s recently announced SYNDIGO rPE portfolio.   The resin, SYNDIGO rPE-0860-FC, …

Brand Finance lists Almarai and L’usine as top 10 brands in KSA

Brand Finance, the global brand valuation company, has ranked Almarai Company, ALYOUM Company, and L’usine Company among its latest list of the 10 most powerful brands in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for 2023.   According to the latest assessment of Brand Finance, Almarai ranked third in its list of the 10 most powerful brands …

PepsiCo to install Aquafina water stations throughout mall

Dubai Festival City Mall, part of Al-Futtaim Malls, has announced its partnership with PepsiCo to install Aquafina Water Stations throughout the mall, bringing a personalised, refreshing, and sustainable hydration experience to mall visitors.   As part of the partnership, Dubai Festival City Mall has installed five Aquafina Water Stations, in strategic locations across the space, …

PepsiCo launches trial paper-based packaging for snacks

PepsiCo has announced to trial new paper-based outer packaging for its Walkers Baked multipacks, in a first for savoury snacks flexible packaging in the UK.   The trial pack is widely recyclable and will replace plastic outer wrapping on more than 300,000 six-pack multipacks of two popular Walkers Baked flavours – Sea Salt and Cheese …

Siegwerk launches new barrier coating for paper plates

With its new UniNATURE Water-Oil Barrier Coating, Siegwerk offers the first barrier solution with 100% natural content certified for application on paper plates. The water-based functional coating represents a sustainable alternative to replace restricted coatings on single-use paper plates according to the Single Use Plastics Directive (EU 2019/904) and enables their recycling through the existing …

Mars celebrates women with M&M’s packs and funding

M&M’s, proudly part of Mars has released its first-ever packs spotlighting dynamic female M&M’S characters. The all-female packs celebrate women everywhere who are flipping the status quo. The limited-edition product will feature Purple, Brown and Green on inspirational packaging, plus be the first united representation of the female trio spokes candies.   These debut M&M’S …

Häagen-Dazs launches global initiative to support women

On 8 March, Häagen-Dazs, one of the global iconic brands will offer in selected geographies, its biggest free scoop giveaway, which will be the first of its kind as a global shops initiative.   With over 800 shops in more than 40 countries, Häagen-Dazs Vanilla ice cream will be renamed to the ‘Founder’s Favourite’, in …

Almarai and Dettol top YouGov’s FMCG Rankings 2023 in UAE

YouGov’s FMCG Rankings 2023 reveal Almarai and Dettol are the most considered FMCG brands among UAE residents across Food, Beverages, and Personal Care.   YouGov’s FMCG Rankings 2023 are based on YouGov BrandIndex’s Consideration score, which is a measure of likelihood of purchase from the category. The rankings show the brands with the highest Consideration …

Tanmiah Food Company plans to invest 4.5bln SAR by 2030

Tanmiah Food Company has announced several key developments with the MHP SE, Agricultural Development Fund (ADF), Saudi Investment Recycling Company (SIRC), and National Center for Vegetation Development and Combating Desertification (NCVC) to improve sustainable food security and production, increase recycling capabilities, and improve quality of life.   As the only listed poultry company in the …