Nestlé funds packaging innovation for food-grade recycled plastics

Nestlé has announced that it will invest up to CHF 2 billion to lead the shift from virgin plastics to food-grade recycled plastics and to accelerate the development of innovative sustainable packaging solutions. Building on its 2018 commitment to make 100% of its packaging recyclable or reusable by 2025, Nestlé will reduce its use of virgin plastics …

Domty gears up to ride sharp growth curve

With nearly over 200 SKUs—and a market reach over all the regional all supermarket shelves, Arabian Food Industries’ (Domty) success is exemplified in its growth trajectory. Established in 1990, Arabian Food Industries Company had a humble beginning offering a modicum of products with two types of white and mozzarella cheeses, respectively. The company has announced …

KitKat unveils the UAE National Day limited-edition pack through the mind’s eye of Emirati artist Mariam Abbas

Sparking up the joy of UAE’s 48th National Day, KitKat just unveiled a limited edition artistically inspired chocolate assortment box in partnership with Emirati illustrator Mariam Abbas. The packaging design encourages sharing and bringing people together during this precious day of the year. National Day is all about union and harmony. Following late ruler Sheikh …

Nestlé inaugurates packaging research institute for food industry

Nestlé has inaugurated the Institute of Packaging Sciences, the first-of-its-kind in the food industry. The new Institute enables Nestlé to accelerate its efforts to bring functional, safe and environmentally friendly packaging solutions to the market and to address the global challenge of plastic packaging waste. Mark Schneider, Nestlé CEO, said, “Our vision is a world …

UAE F&B manufacturing group announces the success of Future Food 2019 Forum

The inaugural edition of Future Food Conference was held from 25-26 September 2019 at the Address Hotel Dubai. The Conference’s main theme was centered on “Transforming Our World of Food and Beverage Manufacturing” Nourished by the top regional leaders from the Food and Beverage Manufacturing business, the forum featured Her Excellency, Mariam Al Mheiri – …

Soon, spot colour-coded nutrition labels on food in UAE

The UAE Cabinet has decided to adopt a new policy by which food items in the country will soon have colour-coded labels that determine their nutritional value.For the healthcare community, it’s a ‘great step’ towards nudging people into eating healthier. A report, which appeared in Khaleej Times, said, once the new policy comes into effect, …

Nestlé Middle East inaugurates Al-Maha factory in Dubai

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed AL Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman Dubai Airports, and Chairman & Chief Executive Emirates Airlines & Group inaugurated Nestlé Middle East’s 18th factory producing Nescafé coffee and Maggi cooking aids for the local and regional market, in Dubai South on the 16th of this month, …