BOBST has launched the new 20SEVEN CI flexo press to deliver Extended Color Gamut (ECG) solutions for a variety of printing technologies and applications. BOBST Business Unit Web-fed strategic products marketing director Federico ...
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Food and beverage giant Nestlé has purchased a majority stake in Terrafertil, a South American organic food company that manufactures plant-based foods and snacks. Financial terms of the transaction have not been disclosed by the ...
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Sidel has showcased its latest developments and complete line solutions for Latin America and Caribbean markets at Andina Pack event in Bogotá, Colombia. Sidel Group, which is established by combining Sidel and Gebo Cermex, ...
TricorBraun has collaborated with Amfora Packaging to form a new joint venture (JV) company to serve customers in the South American region. The partnership has formed TricorBraun South America SAS, which is a 50-50 JV firm with ...
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Corrugated packaging company Smurfit Kappa has reported a drop in second-quarter profit but said its revenue increased, due to strong demand in majority of markets. The company's pretax profit during the three months ended 30 June 2017, ...
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Packaging and tissue products manufacturer Cascades has opened its new $64m tissue converting plant in Scappoose, Oregon, US. The 284,000ft² facility has converting lines, high speed rewinders and folders, and bath lines.. It ...
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Cargill has acquired Pollos El Bucanero (Bucanero Chicken), a Colombian producer of chicken and processed meats products. The acquisition marks Cargill's first introduction of its global protein business into Colombia. Pollos El Bucanero ...
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Coca-Cola and several of its bottlers in Latin America have acquired the AdeS soy-based beverage business from Unilever. The transaction was first announced on 1 June 2016. Founded in 1988 in Argentina, AdeS was the first major ...
Crown Holdings announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended 31 December 2016. Highlights Earnings per share $0.47 for the quarter; $3.56 full year versus $2.82 in 2015Adjusted earnings per share $0.71 for the ...
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Australian thermal coal cargoes arriving at China's ports on January 1, 2017, and thereafter will be clear of the Asian country's 2% import tax, currently equivalent to $1.50/mt, and levied on the delivered CFR South China price of ...
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Crown Holdings announced its financial results for the third quarter ended 30 September 2016. Third Quarter Highlights Earnings per share $1.31 for the quarter; $3.09 YTD versus $2.35 in 2015Adjusted earnings per share $1.33 for the ...
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Arcos Dorados, the world’s largest McDonald’s franchisee, announced that it will source 100% cage-free eggs by 2025. The decision reinforces the Company´s commitment to animal welfare, demonstrated by its existing ...
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According to the statistics from Statistics Colombia, its volume of goods trade was USD35.87 billion from January to June in 2016, down 22.9% year-on-year (the same below). Exports fell by 25.7% to USD14.32 billion, and imports fell by ...
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Sweden-based vegetable oils and fats producer AAK has announced the completion of the acquisition of California Oils (CalOils). In July, AAK announced that it was acquiring CalOils, which is based in Richmond, California, from ...
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InterLumi Panama, held its first edition from July 6 - 8 2016, at ATLAPA Convention Center this summer. Attracting over 120 companies from 18 countries/regions and 1,977 high quality visitors from 27 countries/regions, InterLumi Panama 2016 ...
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