International Paper has completed the transfer of its North America Consumer Packaging business to Graphic Packaging. Graphic Packaging holds 79.5% stake in the combined company, while IP owns the remaining 20.5% interest. In October ...
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Italian label printer Etichettificio Dany has invested in Screen Truepress Jet L350UV inkjet press to meet the increasing demand for low volume work. Etichettificio Dany is engaged in printing self-adhesive labels primarily for food, ...
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The 115th United States Congress has passed the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act (CBMTRA), which reduces the federal excise tax for breweries, wineries and distilled spirits producers. Under the bill, the federal excise tax ...
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Packaging solutions provider Ardagh has designed a new glass bottle for Accolade Wines’ Summer Berries Vodka. Ardagh’s team from Knottingley of West Yorkshire has developed a sleek shaped 70cl bottle for the vodka by observing ...
Vietnam Beverage, ThaiBev’s domestic unit, has won a bidding to acquire 54% stake in Saigon Beer Alcohol & Beverage Corp (Sabeco) for $4.8bn. Sabeco is owned and under the authority of Vietnam's Ministry of Trade and Industry. The ...
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Consumer packaging firm Crown has agreed to acquire Signode Industrial Group Holdings (Bermuda) from Carlyle Group for $3.91bn. The transaction is expected to add strong franchise business to Crown's existing metal packaging business. ...
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UPM Raflatac is launching a new visual sample book to showcase its premium label materials for wine, spirits, and craft beverages. Designed in collaboration with a team from SGA Corporate & Packaging Design led by chief designer Giacomo ...
Berlin Packaging, the full-service supplier of glass, plastic, and metal containers and closures, has opened a 430,000ft2 office and distribution center in Fairfield. An impactful addition to the company's strong California presence, with ...
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Food industry leaders have urged the UK and European Union (EU) policy makers to make swift progress on Brexit trade negotiations. FoodDrinkEurope and the UK Food and Drink Federation have issued a joint statement on the progress of ...
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Puerto Rican firm PET Plastics has purchased a complete system from Sacmi capable of processing up to 2,000 caps per minute, with higher quality performance, lower costs and increased process efficiency. Fast, easy size changeovers, ...
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Customer site installation of HP PageWide C500 Press has started at Israel-based Carmel-Frenkel, a company which specializes in providing cardboard packaging solutions for display and shelving. Carmel-Frenkel will serve as the customer ...
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Tekni-Plex firm Dolco Packaging has developed new processor trays for meat and poultry products. The custom-designed trays will enable meat and poultry processors to be used for different products such as premium brats or sausages, meat ...
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GEA, a global equipment and process technology provider for the food industry and other industries, has introduced the latest generation of aseptic filling technology for the beverage industry. The new Fillstar CX EVO system can be used ...
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Friends Beverage Group from Florida, announced the arrival of its highly innovative line of wine drinks, branded "FRIENDS FUN WINE," on five continents. With six delicious and bold flavors, this fast growing flavored wine drink has been a ...
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General Motors has launched the automotive industry’s first commerce platform for on-demand reservations and purchases of goods and services. With Marketplace, drivers can now order and pay for their favorite coffee — and much ...
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