The coffee industry is undergoing a significant shift, with sustainability, responsible sourcing, and fair trade taking center stage. These issues are now central to the future of the sector, discussed extensively at this year’s World of Coffee event in Dubai, UAE. Shouq Bin Redha, Exhibition Director of World of Coffee Dubai, emphasized the …
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Gulfood, the world’s largest annual food and beverage trade event, is set to return to Dubai in 2025, reaffirming its role as a crucial platform for industry professionals to connect, collaborate, and drive innovation. Running from February 17 to 21 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, this year’s event will span over 1 million …
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Orkla India, the parent company of MTR and Eastern, will unveil its new Quick Kerala Breakfast range at Gulfood 2025, aiming to expand its presence in the Middle East’s packaged food sector. The launch, under its recently established subsidiary Orkla IMEA, includes the Eastern 5-Minute Breakfast range with updated branding and packaging. Indian …
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Ericsson and stc Group’s iot squared have introduced the Ericsson Connected Recycling platform in Saudi Arabia, with Alshaya Group as the first adopter. The initiative aims to enhance waste management by diverting over 50% of Alshaya’s waste from landfills to recyclers, enabling the development of packaging with recycled content and improving waste tracking. …
Borouge Plc, a leading petrochemicals company specializing in innovative polyolefin solutions, has announced a series of new supply agreements and collaborations valued at over $100 million (AED367 million). These agreements underscore Borouge’s commitment to sustainability and its leadership in advancing advanced materials. The company has signed agreements to supply advanced polyethylene and polypropylene …
Emirates NBD has partnered with Rebound to promote sustainability awareness among employees and stakeholders. The collaboration aligns with the bank’s long-term sustainability agenda and supports its efforts to enhance waste management and recycling practices. Rebound was selected as one of four startups in the second cohort of Emirates NBD’s National Digital Talent Incubator …
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The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 is not only a roadmap for economic diversification but also a call to action for industries to embrace innovation, sustainability, and localization. At a recent high-profile event in Riyadh, three leading companies in the packaging-print sector – NDIGITEC, BOBST, and ESKO – unveiled their strategies for …
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Siegwerk has introduced a new NC-free toolbox designed to support the development of recyclable flexible polyolefin packaging solutions. The toolbox combines Siegwerk’s established nitrocellulose (NC)-free ink portfolio with new advancements, offering solutions for lamination and surface applications in gravure and flexographic printing. The initiative aligns with the European Union’s evolving regulatory landscape, which …
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Coca-Cola Al Ahlia Beverages Company, in partnership with Emerge—a joint venture between Masdar and EDF Group—has inaugurated a 1.8 MW solar power plant at its production facility in Al Ain. The project, unveiled during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, underscores the company’s commitment to renewable energy and aligns with the UAE’s Green Agenda 2030. …
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The packaging industry faced major challenges in 2024, from escalating material costs and stringent sustainability mandates to soaring energy prices, supply chain disruptions, and growing awareness of circular economy and sustainable packaging demands. Despite these difficulties, the sector demonstrated resilience through innovation and collaboration. However, the journey is far from over. In 2025, new …
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