Nigeria’s President Tinubu Suspends Plastic Tax to Support Business Growth

    Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has taken measures to reduce business costs in Africa’s largest economy by suspending a recently introduced 10% tax on single-use plastics and excise duty on certain locally manufactured products. This decision was announced by Tinubu’s spokesman, Dele Alake, on Thursday, according to reliable sources.   Nigeria has been identified …

Tetra Pak Reduces Food Waste and Losses by Accelerating Production Services

    Tetra Pak, is expanding its services to enhance efficiency and reduce food losses in the food and beverage production process. Acknowledging the broader challenges faced by the food supply chain, Tetra Pak aims to tackle the global issue of food loss, which amounts to approximately 14 percent of the world’s food, valued at …

IFFCO Group Expands Condiments Production Capacity in the Middle East with Sidel’s PET Lines

IFFCO Group, based in the UAE, plans to boost its condiments production capacity by deploying Sidel’s PET lines in the UAE and establishing a new facility in Iraq. Entrusting Sidel with the turnkey project, IFFCO Group aims to achieve maximum efficiency.   Andrey Dribny, CEO of IFFCO Group  said, “This will be the first factory …

Seven-Up Bottling Co. Ltd Partners with SACMI to Advance Bottling Operations in Nigeria

    Seven-Up Bottling Co. Ltd, one of Nigeria’s largest manufacturing concerns, is making significant advancements in its bottling operations with the support of SACMI, a long-standing partner. Seven-Up Bottling Co. Ltd has a rich history dating back to Nigeria’s independence in 1960 and has remained committed to using the best available technology to package …

TCL Commits to Sustainable Packaging Practices in Efforts Towards Carbon Neutrality

    Consumer electronics brand TCL has announced its commitment to increasing the use of sustainable packaging for its products as part of its larger goal to achieve carbon neutrality. The company unveiled its “Carbon Neutrality White Paper” at the 2023 TCL Global Ecosystem Partner Conference, outlining its plans for a greener economy. With last …

Dow Collaborates with P&G China to Introduce Innovative Air Capsule E-Commerce Packaging

  Dow, the global materials science company, has announced a collaboration with Procter & Gamble China (P&G China) to introduce an air capsule e-commerce packaging solution. This innovative packaging, which combines P&G China’s expertise with Dow’s materials, aims to provide an effective and efficient way to protect products during transportation while minimizing excessive packaging and …

Abu Dhabi-based Lulu Group to invest $423mln in India’s Telangana state

Chairman & Managing Director of LuLu Group, Yusuffali MA. Image courtesy Yusuffali’s website.   Abu Dhabi-based Lulu Group will invest 35 billion Indian rupees ($426.62 million) in the Indian state of Telangana over the next five years, the company Chairman Yusuff Ali MA said. The 20 billion rupees shopping mall in Hyderabad is set to …

Procter & Gamble Partners with Al Jalila Foundation for Child-Focused Healthcare Innovation

    Dubai, June 26, 2023 – Procter & Gamble (P&G) has announced its collaboration with Al Jalila Foundation’s Farah Program, a pediatric initiative aimed at bringing joy to children and investing in medical research and treatment for childhood illnesses. This partnership aligns with P&G’s commitment to being a Force for Good and making a …

Chengdu Megavision Thrives in Flexo Printing with BOBST Technology

    Chengdu Megavision Design Printing Co., Ltd., a rising star in China’s label printing industry, has achieved remarkable success by leveraging BOBST technology. From its humble beginnings in 2005, Megavision has evolved into one of China’s top 50 label printing companies and a leading force in Southwest China. With a focus on design and …

Aldar Properties collaborates with EAD to promote single-use plastic bottle recycling

    In a collaboration aimed at fostering a recycling culture for single-use plastic bottles, Aldar Properties has joined forces with the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD). As part of its Sustainability activities, Aldar will assume responsibility for eight significant Big Zero installations, providing community members with a convenient means to dispose of their …