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Sukkur Beverages celebrates launch of sustainable Aqua Fina production facility

  Sukkur Beverages’ new Aqua Fina production facility in Pakistan, inaugurated on January 6, 2025, marks a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to sustainability and innovation. The state-of-the-art plant is designed to be self-sustaining and eco-friendly, showcasing the leadership of Madam Sayeeda Leghari. The inauguration was attended by Eugene Willemsen, CEO of International Beverages …

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Coca-Cola Beverages Africa expands production capacity in Namibia

  Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) has invested in a new bottling line in Namibia, aimed at increasing the plant’s production capacity by 30%. The new line is capable of producing 27,000 bottles per hour, supporting the company’s growth and efficiency.   The investment also includes a new water treatment plant featuring advanced water recovery technology …

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Arnest Packaging Solutions to build $100M aluminum can plant in Uzbekistan

  Arnest Packaging Solutions, a division of Russia’s Arnest Group, has signed an agreement with the Uzbek government to build an aluminum beverage can plant in Uzbekistan. The investment, totaling approximately $100 million, will support the creation of over 200 jobs. The plant, expected to begin production by next fall, will have an annual capacity …

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SIG secures sale of 13 filling lines at Gulfood Manufacturing 2024

  SIG, a global packaging solutions provider, has secured the sale of 13 filling lines during its participation in Gulfood Manufacturing 2024, held from November 5–7 in Dubai. The sold lines encompass SIG’s full range of aseptic carton, bag-in-box, and spouted pouch systems.   Abdelghany Eladib, President & General Manager for India, Middle East & …

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Krones posts strong Q3 2024 growth, highlights demand in Middle East

  Krones has reported robust financial results for the first nine months of 2024, with revenue increasing by 11.2% year-on-year to €3.87 billion, aligning with its full-year growth forecast of 9% to 13%.   The company recorded an order intake of €1.32 billion in the third quarter, slightly exceeding the previous quarter and remaining close …

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TNA showcases cutting-edge snack packaging innovations at Gulfood Manufacturing 2024

  TNA Solutions showcased its advanced snack and confectionery packaging and processing solutions at Gulfood Manufacturing 2024, held from 5–7 November in Dubai. The company, known for providing comprehensive end-to-end systems for the food industry, featured a range of technologies aimed at optimizing production efficiency, minimizing downtime, and supporting manufacturers in meeting evolving consumer demands. …

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SIG to debut high-speed Neo Slimline 15 Aseptic at Gulfood Manufacturing

  SIG introduced its latest addition to the Neo filling machine portfolio, the SIG Neo Slimline 15 Aseptic, at Gulfood Manufacturing 2024 in Dubai, held from November 5-7. The new filling machine is designed to address the food and beverage industry’s need for high-speed, flexible production and increased capacity. This machine can fill up to …

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Twellium and Sidel partner to establish new packaging hub in Ghana

  Twellium Industrial Company has teamed up with Sidel to develop a new state-of-the-art packaging facility in Kumasi, Ghana. The greenfield project, which marks Twellium’s third production site, will house two complete PET packaging lines for both still and carbonated beverages. Twellium, known for producing non-alcoholic beverages such as Verna Mineral Water and brands like …

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Kraft Heinz expands Cairo Factory to boost production and exports

  Lieutenant General Engineer Kamel El-Wazir, Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Industry and Transport, officially inaugurated the expanded Cairo Food Industries Factory, operated by Kraft Heinz, on Saturday. The ceremony was attended by US Ambassador to Egypt Hiro Mustafa, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Hassan El-Khatib, Minister of Supply and …

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Gulf Capital sells stake in Middle East Glass after significant growth

  Gulf Capital has divested its strategic stake in Middle East Glass S.A.E. (MEG) to MENA Glass Holdings Limited. This move comes following a notable expansion in MEG’s operations and financial performance during Gulf Capital’s holding period.   MEG, now the largest glass packaging manufacturer in the Middle East and the second largest in Africa, …

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