Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) has announced a significant leadership transition, revealing that CEO Jacques Vermeulen will retire following 28 years of service within the Coca-Cola system. CCBA has appointed Sunil Gupta, the current chief financial officer for The Coca-Cola Company’s Bottling Investments Group (BIG), as Vermeulen’s successor, effective from April 1, 2024. Gupta …
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The Ministry of Environment & Climate Change has officially announced a comprehensive ban on the importation, trade, and usage of plastic bags across the nation, effective from June 30, 2024. This significant decision follows extensive consultations with various stakeholders, including the business community, environmental experts, and the general public, emphasizing the critical need to …
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Himatrix Group, a key player in laboratory, industrial, and analytical equipment, has inaugurated the first phase of its application laboratory, research, and training center at Dubai Industrial City, with an investment totaling AED 33 million. Covering 45,000 sq.ft., the facility, located within Dubai Industrial City, aims to support Himatrix Group’s growth and expansion …
Nestlé has introduced the inaugural KitKat made with cocoa mass sourced from the Income Accelerator program, marking a significant step in connecting consumers with farmers engaged in Nestlé’s sustainability initiative. The aim is to highlight the sustainability of the cocoa used in KitKat bars. Launched in January 2022, the Income Accelerator program seeks …
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The UK government has announced a ban on disposable vapes to tackle the alarming rise in youth vaping and protect children’s health. The move follows a consultation on smoking and vaping initiated in October last year, revealing a threefold increase in child vape users over the last three years, with 9% of 11 to …
Borouge has introduced five new solutions aimed at boosting the competitiveness of the UAE’s exports, according to statements made by Khalfan Mohamed AlMuhairi, Senior Vice President, Region Middle East and Exports of Borouge. One of these solutions targets the infrastructure industry, while the remaining four are designed for advanced packaging industries to meet …
Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, today announced Emrah Tekdemir has been appointed country sales director for Türkiye. In his new role, Tekdemir will continue to expand Rockwell Automation’s local presence, core business, and help customers accelerate their digital transformation journey to drive …
In a significant development at the 28th Conference of Parties (COP28), Rebound, an innovative company dedicated to minimizing plastic impact on the environment, proudly announces its partnership with the Circular Packaging Association (CPA). The collaboration aims to standardize plastics recyclates, advancing efforts towards unified material standards in the UAE and the global community. …
In a strategic move to fortify its presence in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region, Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems (Kongsberg PCS) welcomes Frank Walter as its Sales Director. Bringing over 25 years of extensive experience in sales, business development, and project management, Frank Walter’s appointment signifies a key addition to Kongsberg …
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Henkel Polybit’s Dammam facility achieves a milestone with its inaugural fully circular manufacturing hub in the IMEA region, emphasizing the company’s dedication to sustainability and innovation. The Dammam site has achieved full circularity for waste material, marking a notable achievement for Henkel in the IMEA region. The site team has introduced a cutting-edge solution …
