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, …

Dow, RB and Drukpol.Flexo develop recyclable resealable pouch

Dow, brand owner RB, and converter Drukpol. Flexo have jointly developed a new resealable pouch designed for recyclability and end-of-life disposal into existing recycling streams. The stand- up pouch which uses Dow’s polyethene (PE) films were designed for RB’s Finish perfume-free dishwasher detergent line. “The innovative mono-material pouch is yet another example of the power …

Dabur unveils new look for vatika shampoos

Redesign aims to catch consumers’ attention and convey product information Dubai Dabur International has introduced a new look for its Vatika range of shampoos aimed at catching consumers’ attention in supermarkets. The company said the “attractive, sleek modern design” not only helps the products stand out but also ensures “customers can easily distinguish all the …

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, …