Nestlé Waters North America has launched a global advertising campaign focused on its NestléPure Life bottled water brand. Since its launch in Pakistan in 1998, Nestlé Pure Life has become the global category leader, ...
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Scientist at the Lappeenranta University of Technology (LUT) and VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland have produced a batch of single-cell protein using electricity and carbon dioxide. Protein produced in this way can be further ...
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Starbucks has agreed to acquire the remaining stake of 50% in East China joint venture (East China JV) from Uni-President Enterprises Corporation (UPEC) and President Chain Store Corporation (PCSC). Starbucks will pay $1.3bn in cash and ...
China has targeted installing 86.5GW PV capacity during 2017-2020 under the 13th Five-Year National Development Plan, including 54.5GW for ground-mounted PV projects and 32GW, or 8GW a year, for PV projects under the "Top Runner Program," ...
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A survey commissioned by A Plastic Planet has revealed that more than 9 in 10 Britons want a plastic-free aisle in supermarkets. Populus survey of 2,000 UK adults was carried out see whether people support or oppose the introduction of an ...
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Moretto, which provides automation technology for the plastic processing industry, is expanding its activities globally with the opening of three new branches in China, India and Russia. Three markets where Moretto’s technology has ...
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Russian meat and feed producer Cherkizovo Group has unveiled plans to build turkey fattening sites in Lipetsk region. "Cherkizovo Group is a long-established and strategically important partner of Lipetsk region. The Group is building ...
Packaging and specialty products provider Supremex has acquired folding cartons supplier Staurt Packaging for $17.5m on a cash-free and debt-free basis. Supremex will pay an additional amount of about $2.1m in two years based upon ...
San Diego-based craft brewery Coronado Brewing is acquiring a majority interest in Monkey Paw Brewing. The move allows Monkey Paw to share in Coronado’s resources, further developing the brand, while simultaneously maintaining the ...
Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) is planning to increase the use of recycled plastic in all of its bottles by 50%, as part of the UK’s new sustainable packaging strategy. The firm’s Great Britain (GB) business unit will work ...
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Industrial printers manufacturer Videojet Technologies has launched the next generation of thermal transfer overprinters (TTO) to meet code quality requirements of manufacturers. The new Videojet DataFlex 6530 and 6330 TTO printers ...
Macfarlane Packaging is carrying out an unboxing survey to help internet retailers enhance packaging performance. The company said the results are expected to provide online retailers with valuable feedback from consumers on their ...
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Kite Packaging has acquired North London-based packaging distributor, Brooks Packaging, as part of its efforts to expand operations in the region. Established in 1967 by Jeffrey Horwood, Brooks Packaging supplies archive boxes to the ...
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Voith has unveiled a guide roll cover, which the company says will suit for all types of paper machines. The AiroGuide is being manufactured with a composite material which is very light but highly durable. In field endurance tests, ...
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UK retailer Waitrose is set to introduce new triangular sandwich wrappers, which can be easily recycled and reused. The new sandwich wrappers, which will be launched in August, were developed with the support of packaging manufacturer RAP ...
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