PepsiCo meets rising demand for online shopping with launch of two food and snack delivery services

With consumers triggering a major upswing to online shopping during the Covid-19 pandemic, PepsiCo has launched PantryShop.com and Snacks.com, two direct-to-consumer websites where shoppers can order an assortment of PepsiCo’s trusted and loved food and beverage brands. “PepsiCo has been working to be a faster, stronger, better company, one that is laser-focused on meeting consumer …

Dunkin’ completes global transition to paper cups

As Dunkin’ continues to navigate the COVID-19 health crisis, the brand has simultaneously continued to advance key sustainability initiatives to serve both people and the planet responsibly. Dunkin’ today announced that 100% of its restaurants globally have transitioned from polystyrene foam cups to double-walled paper cups, meeting the timetable established by the brand two years …

Kautex Maschinenbau invests to enhance its pharmaceuticals and healthcare packaging division

German mechanical engineering company Kautex Maschinenbau has announced additional investments to its packaging, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare packaging businesses. Funds in tn the eight-figure region will be provided in Euros by the majority shareholder and measure will include the reallocation of human resources from the automotive division. Kautex Maschinenbau is one of the world’s leading manufacturers …

Intertek in Dubai appointed as notified body for the Gulf Conformity Mark for low-voltage equipment

Intertek, a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide, has been designated as a “Notified Body” by the Gulf Standards Organization (GSO) to issue Gulf Conformity Mark (G Mark) Certificates to locally produced, imported and exported products across the Gulf countries. The scope of notification covers Gulf Technical Regulation for Low Voltage Equipment and …

When it comes to packaging design, innovation and circularity, Agthia has a lot of bottle

An entirely plant-based water bottle is launched in tandem with a pact to drive up PET recycling rates in the UAE, with a reduction in CO2 emissions resulting in an improved environmental footprint. Agthia Group PJSC, one of the region’s biggest food and beverage companies and producers of Al Ain, the UAE’s leading bottled water …

Mai Dubai unveils UAE’s first zero-sodium alkaline bottled drinking water

Mai Dubai, a bottled water company owned by the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, has launched Mai Dubai Zero-Sodium Alkaline Water. The launch complements the company’s mission for growth by exceeding customer expectations and providing high quality products and services in an innovative, safe, efficient and environmentally responsible manner. The new 3-1 product, with no …

Huhtamaki launches recyclable pharma strip packaging

As an innovative producer of pharmaceutical and healthcare packaging, Huhtamaki has launched the first recyclable strip packaging for pharmaceutical solids – Push Tab loop. The pack provides cost-effective PVC-free tablet packaging with high barrier qualities. Designed to be a sustainable alternative to blister and cold-form packaging, this new addition to the Push Tab range was …

Bottled water industry leaders come together to tackle sector challenges and adopt best practices

On the sidelines of Gulfood 2020, bottled water industry leaders signed an MoU to form the Gulf Bottled Water Association (GBWA). Headquartered in Dubai, the association aims to bring together a regional work-
ing group of all bottled water industry members to address sector challenges and make the industry more competitive. Creating a unified body to …

Bottled water industry leaders come together to tackle sector challenges and adopt best practices

On the sidelines of Gulfood 2020, bottled water industry leaders signed an MoU to form the Gulf Bottled Water Association (GBWA). Headquartered in Dubai, the association aims to bring together a regional work-
ing group of all bottled water industry members to address sector challenges and make the industry more competitive. Creating a unified body to …