Dunkin’ completes global transition to paper cups

As Dunkin’ continues to navigate the COVID-19 health crisis, the brand has simultaneously continued to advance key sustainability initiatives to serve both people and the planet responsibly. Dunkin’ today announced that 100% of its restaurants globally have transitioned from polystyrene foam cups to double-walled paper cups, meeting the timetable established by the brand two years …

Nine ways Unilever achieved true gender balance

Ten years ago, the company set a target of achieving a 50/50 gender balance in managerial roles across the global business by the end of 2020. It reached that milestone early. Here’s how: Leading the change from the top CEO Alan Jope chairs Unilever’s Global Diversity Board, which comprises senior leaders and is accountable for …

Milk initiative doing good for kids and for business

Niche Cocoa Industry Ltd, Ghana’s largest fully integrated cocoa processor, recently signed a deal with Sidel to move into uncharted territory: beverage production. The plan is to support Ghana’s School Feeding Programme by providing 5.6 million pupils with ready-to-drink chocolate milk for 100 school days per year. Niche Cocoa, founded in 2011, manufactures high quality, …

Iraqi dairy group launches locally produced flavoured milk in SIG Combibloc Obeikan’s carton pack

Leading Iraqi dairy and beverages company, Zaki Group launched a new range of flavoured and fresh milk varieties under their brand ‘YOMME Abtalona” in SIG’s combiblocXSlim 150ml carton packs. The new products are the first aseptic milk locally produced in Iraq and will be the first range of a growing portfolio of flavoured milk released …

Dubai Chamber highlights $545 million F&B opportunities at upcoming Expo 2020

The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry organised a networking event at its headquarters to highlight investment opportunities in the emirate’s F&B sector. The event brought together close to 350 participants from 60 countries. Some 27 VIPs – including ministers, ambassadors and consul-generals in the UAE – also attended the function and explored the competitive …

Bobst unveils vision to Connect digital and physical worlds

New platform promises to facilitate a seamless process from PDF to package   Bobst has a vision in which brand owners, converters, toolmakers, packers and retailers are all part of a seamless supply chain, accessing data across the entire workflow. Machines and tools will “talk” to each other, transmitting data through a cloud-based platform orchestrating …

Miraclon set to rise in Gulf thanks to Phoenix partnership

Miraclon is expanding its global presence through a new partnership with Phoenix Technologies, one of the Persian Gulf region’s leading technology solutions providers for the print and packaging industries. Based in Dubai, Phoenix will act as Miraclon’s distributor partner serving Arab states, including Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. Founded in 2007 …

Process automation and standardisation are imperative to make web to pack a ‘mission possible’

On the surface, web-to-pack printing looks a fanciful idea. But on the contrary, if done right, it can smooth the process and reduce costs for both shop and customer alike, and early adopters are already reaping the benefits. “They said it was impossible…” This might not be the most imaginative way of starting a story …

Kautex Maschinenbau continues its strategic reorganisation with investment in pharmaceuticals and healthcare packaging division

German mechanical engineering company Kautex Maschinenbau has announced additional investments to its packaging, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare packaging businesses. Funds in tn the eight-figure region will be provided in Euros by the majority shareholder and measure will include the reallocation of human resources from the automotive division. Kautex Maschinenbau is one of the world’s leading manufacturers …

Innovia launches Embossable BOPP Film Rayoface mBoss

Innovia Films has launched Rayoface mBoss, a Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP) film engineered to offer long-lasting premium embossing performance. Richard Southward, Global Product Manager, Labels, states: “It offers increased shelf appeal and consumer engagement through bold tactile features as well as the eye-catching print and foiling capability of the paper-like surface. “At 130 microns, it …