Procter & Gamble (P&G) has announced new commitments to advancing Equality and Inclusion (E&I) across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa (AMA) at its fifth annual #WeSeeEqual summit. The event’s theme was ‘Unique and United’, where participants shared best practices and collaborated on solutions to address gender inequality. P&G embraces diversity and …
Mars celebrates women with M&M’s packs and funding
M&M’s, proudly part of Mars has released its first-ever packs spotlighting dynamic female M&M’S characters. The all-female packs celebrate women everywhere who are flipping the status quo. The limited-edition product will feature Purple, Brown and Green on inspirational packaging, plus be the first united representation of the female trio spokes candies. These debut M&M’S …
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Häagen-Dazs launches global initiative to support women
On 8 March, Häagen-Dazs, one of the global iconic brands will offer in selected geographies, its biggest free scoop giveaway, which will be the first of its kind as a global shops initiative. With over 800 shops in more than 40 countries, Häagen-Dazs Vanilla ice cream will be renamed to the ‘Founder’s Favourite’, in …
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Excitement and opportunities await those entering the industry
As one of the leading women in packaging, Sara Alexander of Bobst is keen to see more women – and especially more young people – embrace the sector as a career choice Packaging MEA (PMEA): Please introduce yourself. Sara Alexander (SA): I have worked in the packaging industry for more than 20 years, currently as …
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Hotpack and 60 Day Startups team up for the Takkah Project
Hotpack Global, one of the leading manufacturers of food packaging products, has partnered with 60 Day Start-ups (60DS) to support female entrepreneurs in the UAE as a part of Hotpack’s Takkah Project. The partnership aims at providing training and mentorship to women-led start-ups in the food industry. Hotpack launched the Takkah Project on International …
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Coca-Cola Company names new president for Africa unit
The Coca-Cola Company has announced that Luisa Ortega to become president of the company’s Africa operating unit, overseeing markets across the continent. Ortega currently serves as president of the company’s central zone in Latin America, which includes Colombia, Venezuela, Peru, Ecuador, Central America and the Caribbean. Ortega replaces Bruno Pietracci, who has been named …
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Coca-Cola Beverages Africa empowers 50 young women
Fifty women plastic waste collectors have completed training in health and safety standards, and received guidelines for collection and waste management, which in turn is expected to empower over 500 waste collectors across the country. The women were awarded their graduation certificates at a handover ceremony at Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) Mozambique’s plant in …
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Hotpack launches initiative for women entrepreneurs
Hotpack Global, one of the world’s leading manufacturer of disposable food packaging products, has announced to launch a support initiative worth AED 1.2 million, titled ‘Takkah’ for women entrepreneurs in the UAE’s food service sector. The one-year-long project offers free food packaging products to small businesses and startups by women entrepreneurs. Its aim is …
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Cosmo Films takes new initiative for women employees
On the account of International Women’s Day, Cosmo Films, a global leader in specialty films for flexible packaging, labeling and lamination applications as well as synthetic paper, has taken a unique initiative for its female employees of its Indian subsidiaries including the Pet Care Division by announcing two new policies – Post maternity enablement and …
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Olay Body unveils new Fearless Artist Series
Olay Body is launching the Fearless Artist Series, a new collection of body washes that feature bottle artwork designed by African American artist, Avery Williamson, and formulas specially crafted by a diverse team of women. The Fearless Artist Series is part of Olay Body’s ongoing commitment to elevate stories of women of color in STEAM …
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