Amcor has designed a family of stock polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles that helps co-packers meet the demanding requirements for ecommerce-ready packaging. OmniPack™ PET bottles increase capacity and reduce downtime because they have the same diameter with the same finish – only the height changes to accommodate the varying fill volumes. “Our customers want ecommerce-ready packaging,” …
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As part of global efforts to help tackle coronavirus, Unilever’s Leeds factory at UK have, for the first time adapted one of their deodorant manufacturing lines to produce much-needed supplies of hand sanitiser for the NHS. With collaborative efforts of employees from across Unilever and the rapid response of Unilever’s suppliers with materials, packaging and …
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KitKat Arabic Coffee is coming this Ramadan, with the beloved confectionary brand launching a new edition with an Arabic twist to meet local consumer demand for a flavor inspired by “Gahwa,” as Arabic coffee is socially referred to in the region. “We understand the cultural value of coffee time in the region, and are always …
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Starbucks has announced it is temporarily stopping the use of reusable personal cups and “for here” ware in their stores to prevent the spread of germs amid the coronavirus outbreak, according to a recent Brussels Times report. Customers will be served in single-use cups, although the company will continue to honour the 10% discount for …
In increasingly unpredictable times, retailers need to be ready to react quickly to sudden market changes and emerging trends. The spikes in footfall that supermarkets, grocers and pharmacists are currently experiencing due to the Covid-19 is something many retailers could not have prepared for. As customers flock to stores to pick up essentials, retailers will …
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Pharmax was set up to help the UAE become more independent from imported drugs and promote the local production of generic pharmaceuticals. With the UAE Government strongly supporting local manufacturers, Pharmax’s custom-built factory is equipped with the latest technology, meeting European, UAE and GMP standards. The facility received its GMP licence in 2018 and is …
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Partners Neopharma and GSK have produced the first batch of medicines at local secondary packaging stage. 35,000 packages of the medicine were manufactured in three months, with plans to have them on UAE shelves within a month. The partnership, announced in April 2019, established Neopharma, a leading global pharmaceutical company based in the UAE, as …
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Oui by Yoplait, the premium French-style yoghurt crafted in a glass jar, has been recognised in Nielsen’s 2019 Breakthrough Innovation Report. Oui was one of the biggest yoghurt launches in recent times, generating more than $100 million in first-year sales and finishing among the top three new products according to IRI’s 2018 New Product Pacesetter …
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UAE: The Middle East’s leading food brand, Pinar, has opened the UAE’s first processed cheese factory. Yasar Group, which owns Pinar, opened the plant with an initial investment of $27 million. The first-ever “Made in the UAE” cheese will be produced at the complex in Abu Dhabi. Attending the launch of the new facility was …
From smarter factories and sustainable packaging to changing tastes and more, we take a look at some of the top industry trends and developments. It is time to shine the spotlight on some of the big industry trends and developments to come out of 2019 and discuss the top 5 food packaging trends in MEA …
