Oasis Water unveils GCC’s first sustainable water packaging at Gulfood 2020

Oasis, a leading water brand of UAE based National Food Products Company (NFPC) has staked its claim as the first beverage brand in the GCC to provide drinking water for the consumer market in environmentally-sound, Tetra Pak carton packages with biodegradable and recyclable properties. The pioneering Oasis product was unveiled at Gulfood 2020 and reaffirms …

Agthia launches region’s first plant-based water bottle and signs sustainability MoU with Veolia at Gulfood 2020

Agthia Group PJSC, one of the region’s leading food and beverages companies, today announced the launch of Al Ain Plant Bottle, the region’s first plant-based water bottle, at a press conference on the sidelines of Gulfood 2020 during UAE Innovation Month, In the presence of H.E. Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Climate Change …

Beauvallet to introduce its new brand “Or Rouge” at Gulfood 2020

Beauvallet, a major player of the meat industry in Europe will be launching a new meat brand in the Middle East, Or Rouge, with a unique NFC integrated label. The Or Rouge product will be traceable with complete transparency allowed by the NFC chip integrated on its label. It locates the farms and the origin of …

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 …

Abu Dhabi Investment Authority acquires Nestlé́ Skin Health, rebranded as Galderma

Nestlé́ has announced the closing of the sale of Nestlé́ Skin Health to a consortium led by EQT and Luxinva, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) for a value of CHF 10.2 billion. This follows the completion of customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions. Galderma (“the Company”), rebranded from Nestlé́ …

Arden Engraving is set to inspire luxury packaging market with a new science-themed sample book

Arden Engraving is hoping to spark creativity of the luxury packaging market with our new science-themed swatch book. The company has unveiled its brand new sample booklet showcasing its expertise in embossing and hot foil stamping tooling targeted at the carton and label sectors. Arden specialises in tools and dies for the packaging industry. Sarah …

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 – …