Packaging firm Sonoco has entered into a research partnership with Clemson University to develop advanced packaging solutions for the fresh food products. As part of the Sonoco Food Research Excellence for Safety and Health (FRESH), the ...
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Oncap has acquired US-based IntraPac International from funds managed by CI Capital Partners for an undisclosed sum. Based in Mooresville, North Carolina, IntraPac designs and produces specialty rigid packaging solutions such as including ...
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Evonik has agreed to acquire 3M’s high-concentrates additive compounding business for an undisclosed sum. Evonik will include the acquired operations in its interface and performance business line, which produces and markets ...
Beumer has introduced new bag-in-bag system, which will rapidly pack filled paper bags individually or in groups with a weather-resistant plastic film. The system enables to protect the contents against moisture, dust, insects and other ...
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Rayonier Advanced Materials has acquired Canadian paper company Tembec for $807m to expand its business into packaging and forest products. The acquisition resulted in the creation of a global company providing high purity cellulose, ...
A consortium of Chinese investors, which includes Changchun Lianxin Investment Consulting and Shanghai Ground Food Tech, has acquired Brownes Dairy through Australia Zhiran. Brownes was sold by its current owner Archer Capital, a private ...
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Paine Schwartz Partners has completed a strategic investment in Lyons Magnus, a developer and manufacturer of fruit and flavor solutions for the foodservice, healthcare and dairy industries. Financial terms of the transaction were not ...
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French automaker Groupe PSA has signed a joint venture (JV) agreement with three Algerian partners to build cars in the North African country. The Algerian partners include Condor Electronics, Palpa Pro and Entreprise Nationale de ...
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Pioneer Food will acquire full ownership of Heinz Foods South Africa (Heinz Foods SA) by purchasing the remaining 50.1% stake in the joint venture (JV) from Kraft Heinz Company’s subsidiary Heinz SA. Financial terms of the ...
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Citic Capital China Partners is in advanced talks with Oaktree Capital Management to acquire French cosmetic packaging solutions provider Axilone. Based in Paris, Axilone designs and manufactures plastic and metal packaging solutions for ...
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Coca-Cola Company, along with Coca-Cola European Partners, has launched its first joint sustainability action plan for Western Europe. The action plan iincludes new commitments on drinks, packaging and society in the region. The ...
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Sun Chemical has acquired the assets and business of Transitions Digital Graphics. Based in Santa Barbara, Calif., Transitions Digital Graphics is a leader in the development of changeable advertising signage and displays which utilize ...
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Packaging solutions provider Nosco has acquired assets of Knight Packaging Group, a US-based offset folding carton printer, for undisclosed amount. The acquisition is a part of Nosco’s strategy to add new products and capabilities ...
Hamburger Recycling has agreed to acquire Turkey-based recycling company Kastas Kagit for an undisclosed sum. Situated in the Izmir region, Kastas Kagit’s will allow Hamburger Recycling to expand its efficiency in the collection and ...
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Constantia Flexibles has completed the €1.15bn ($1.3bn) divestiture of its labels division to Ohio-based printing company Multi-Color Corporation following the receipt of regulatory authorities. As part of the deal, Constantia ...
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