UPM Raflatac has expanded its security labels range with the introduction of two new ultra-destructible (UD) film labels. Designed for the European market, the new films can be used by brand owners as secure labeling solutions. They can ...
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UPM Paper Asia business area will be renamed UPM Specialty Papers as of 1 October 2016. The new name highlights the business area's strategic focus on specialty papers and global operations. UPM Specialty Papers has global market ...
US-based Catbridge has expanded its converting machinery product line with the introduction of a new modular duplex slitter rewinder system. The company has developed new 900-M duplex center winder for flexible packaging industry. ...
Pregis has introduced Easypack paper-based protective packaging equipment in North America. The new Easypack equipment uses recycled-content paper to create cushioning and block/brace solutions, which can be used in different ...
Italian firm Pelliconi Group has selected Sacmi, a manufacturer of the aluminium cap liner-making and application machine, to supply a metal cap production line to boost its business in China. Sacmi will provide the firm with lines which ...
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Sheetfed offset printing presses manufacturer KBA-Sheetfed has partnered with specialty chemicals group Altana’s subsidiary Actega Coatings & Sealants in the field of inline finishing. The partnership will ensure the availability of ...
General Mills has announced that it will invest $25m to expand its cereal production plant in Buffalo, New York, US. Expected to be completed in May 2017, the expansion project will include purchase of new packaging equipment, production ...
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DuPont Nutrition & Health has launched two new cheese cultures under the Choozit range which are claimed to streamline production and help in producing high-quality soft-ripened cheese. The two cheese cultures have been branded as Choozit ...
Orkla Food Ingredients has, through its 50% ownership in FD Holding Oy, been granted European patent for the FOODDUCK spread dispenser. Corresponding patent application has also been approved for grant in the US. Following successful test ...
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Food technology company JBT has entered into an agreement to acquire Tipper Tie for $160m to expand its protein platform. However, the transaction value is subject to customary post-closing adjustments. Expected to close in the fourth ...
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McVitie’s has announced the launch of a brand new multipack format for its popular McVitie’s Hobnobs Flapjacks with the first McVitie’s Hobnobs Flapjacks Variety Bag. Including the latest flavour in the range – ...
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The special limited edition action figure will celebrate 50 years since England won the World Cup, as well as the 50th anniverary of the iconic toy, and donations from sales will go directly to the Bobby More Fund To celebrate 50 years ...
In a statement, Faulkner and Hasbro said the lawsuit was ‘settled amicably,’ although no details have been released. Hasbro has settled a $5 million lawsuit with a Fox News anchor over a plastic toy hamster that shared her ...
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Nestlé India, a unit of is a subsidiary of Switzerland-based Nestlé, has introduced new packaging for its Maggi, Nescafé and Kitkat brands. The new packaging, which will be added to 100 million Nestlé packs, ...
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Hearthside Food Solutions has commenced operations at its nutrition bar facility in Boise, Idaho, expanding its bar production capacity in the US. The facility takes the number of bar plants operated by Hearthside to nine in the US and ...