Mondelēz International has announced a significant sustainability initiative for its Cadbury brand, collaborating with packaging leader Amcor to introduce advanced recycled plastic packaging for its core sharing bars. Starting in 2025, the iconic Cadbury Dairy Milk bars, produced in Bournville and Coolock and distributed across the UK and Ireland, will be wrapped in packaging …
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A significant leap for the label printing industry in the Middle East, Afra Intl. has partnered with Zeller + Gmelin to make LED curing technology commercially viable, enhancing both quality and performance in flexo label printing. As the exclusive partner of IUV LED systems, AFRA stands at the forefront of innovation, while Zeller …
Almarai, a leading dairy and food company in the Middle East, has named SIG as its strategic partner for a five-year expansion aimed at strengthening market presence and advancing sustainable innovation. The partnership, marking two decades of collaboration, will see SIG providing flexible manufacturing solutions aligned with Almarai’s sustainability targets. The alliance emphasizes …
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Paperworld Middle East has opened its doors at the Dubai World Trade Centre, running from November 12-14. Now in its 13th edition, the event has grown into a significant platform for the paper and stationery industry, with over 600 exhibitors from 40 countries and 12,000 visitors expected from across the globe. This year, …
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The 10th edition of Gulfood Manufacturing and Gulfhost 2024 wrapped up on 7th November at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), marking a successful event for professionals in the food manufacturing and hospitality industries. The co-located exhibitions attracted thousands of industry leaders from around the world, showcasing cutting-edge innovations and providing a platform for …
Renie has partnered with Tetra Pak to enhance carton recycling rates across the MENA region, with the aim of contributing to a more sustainable future. This collaboration, unveiled at Gulfood Manufacturing 2024, introduces Renie Bins that now accept Tetra Pak cartons, expanding the range of recyclable materials. The partnership aligns with the UAE’s …
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Tetra Pak has been named the “Sustainable Company of the Decade” at the Industry Excellence 2024 Awards held during Gulfood Manufacturing 2024. The accolade acknowledges the company’s long-standing commitment to sustainability and innovation within the food processing and packaging sector. The recognition comes as Tetra Pak continues to drive environmental initiatives, including developing …
In a groundbreaking partnership, South India’s dairy leader MilkyMist, SIG, and AnaBio Technologies have introduced the world’s first long-life probiotic buttermilk packaged in aseptic carton packs. Unveiled at the 2024 Gulfood Manufacturing event in Dubai, this innovative product addresses a longstanding challenge in the probiotic beverage industry: maintaining live probiotic cultures in shelf-stable, non-refrigerated …
Ajanta Packaging FZC, a premium labels printer based in Sharjah, UAE, has enhanced its printing capabilities with the installation of a 6-Color IWASAKI TR3 printing press. This new addition is expected to boost production capacity and improve the quality of the company’s output. Ajanta Packaging specializes in delivering high-quality self-adhesive labels to a …
Industry leaders and sustainability advocates will gather at Paperworld Middle East and Gifts and Lifestyle Middle East from November 12-14 to examine sustainability in the paper, stationery, and packaging sectors. The event’s Hub Forum will host panels and discussions on the region’s environmental challenges and UAE government policies addressing sustainability. Project Sustainability, an …
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