Irish packaging firm Smurfit Kappa has rejected €8.6bn ($10.6bn) takeover offer from the US-based International Paper. Smurfit Kappa said the unsolicited proposal from International Paper failed to reflect the company's strong growth ...
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The UK’s Public Health England (PHE) has asked the food industry to cut down calories in their products by 20% by 2024, in a move to implement the government’s strategy to tackle childhood and adult obesity. According to the ...
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Oclaro Inc of San Jose, CA, USA (which provides components, modules and subsystems for optical communications) is sampling what is claimed to be the first family of high-bandwidth 1310nm photonic integrated circuits (PICs) that integrate a ...
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Zola has unveiled a range of sparkling energy waters, which will be available in the US from June 2018. With no added sugar, and only 10 calories per 12oz can, Zola's NEW Organic Sparkling Energy Waters deliver the caffeine equivalent of ...
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Bobst Group, a Swiss-based supplier of equipment and services to the packaging and label industries, has reported consolidated sales of CHF1 529m ($1,629m) in 2017, an increase of CHF82m, or 5.7%, compared to 2016. The operating result ...
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Sappi North America, a producer and supplier of diversified paper and packaging products, has joined as a new funding partner of The Recycling Partnership, a national nonprofit that applies corporate funding to improve recycling efforts in ...
Canada-based pasta manufacturer Chickapea is launching the only organic, pulse-based mac and cheese in the US. The only organic option in the category, the products boast 19g of protein, 8g of fiber and less than 500mg of sodium per ...
Mercedes Benz-maker Daimler has broken ground at its new factory to produce the next generation S-Class and electric vehicles at its Sindelfingen plant in Germany. Mercedes-Benz Cars presents its "Factory 56", the world's most modern car ...
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Michelob ULTRA has expanded its ULTRA family product portfolio with the addition of new Michelob ULTRA Pure Gold. Michelob ULTRA Pure Gold is made with organic grains and offers a pure, refreshing taste with only 85 calories and 2.5 ...
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Danish Crown’s Polish meat business Sokolow has revealed its intentions to acquire its rival Gzella Meat Group. Gzella Meat's operations are confined to the northern region of Poland. The deal between the two Polish meat firms ...
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Color Label, a Denmark-based label converter, has ordered a refurbished Nilpeter FA-2500 flexo press for installation at its facility in Aarhus, Denmark. Established in 1980, the Color Label is engaged in supplying self-adhesive labels ...
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French staples company Compagnie des Agrafes has selected RPC’s 100% biodegradable SuperCube pails as vineyard clips for vertical growth of vines. RPC claims that both product and pack have attracted good reviews and the clips have ...
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The Hain Celestial Group, a US-based organic and natural products company, is exploring sale of its pure protein business to focus on core brands. The business, known as Hain Pure Protein, comprises the company’s organic poultry ...
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Tata Motors-owned Jaguar Land Rover is cutting down production at its Halewood plant, amid Brexit uncertainty and concerns over the future of diesel vehicles. The company said that it is a temporary move and does not affect any of the ...
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DS Smith Recycling is calling for a more sustainable festive season with the launch of its Christmas recycling guidelines. With Christmas cards, wrapping paper, and packaging all heading home with us this Christmas, it’s important ...
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