A new study has revealed that food packaging includes hazardous chemicals that are legally used in the production of food contact materials in Europe and the US, and cause health problems. The study entitled 'Food contact substances ...
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UK-based rigid plastic packaging provider RPC Group has selected Kyriba to provide its Kyriba Enterprise SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) treasury management system. The system will enable RPC to improve its cash visibility, reduce ...
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UK-based consumer packaging company Rexam has provided its 12oz sleek cans for sodas and carbonated mixers of the US-based soda producer Q Drinks. Q Drinks has selected Rexam cans in order to replace its regular glass bottles. The ...
South Africa is set to introduce plain packaging for cigarettes by 2015, according to Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi. Although investigation has been continuing on the ban of Australia's tobacco branding by World Trade Organisation ...
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Germany-based beverage filling and packaging lines manufacturer Krones has announced plans to upgrade the competitiveness of its Kosme subsidiary. Kosme, which has production facilities in Roverbella of Italy and Sollenau of Argentina, ...
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Satellite Logistics Group, a US-based provider of supply-chain solutions to beverage firms, has expanded its distribution network with the launch of a new deconsolidation warehouse for brewers in Felixstowe, England. Owned by Kingstown ...
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Spicy Vines, a new Napa label looking to blend the wine, spirit and culinary worlds has named innovative brand agency PureMoxie of Oakland, to lead them forward in the market. The spiced red wine with fruit, spices and brandy infusions is ...
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Cascades, a Canada-based firm that produces paper from recycled fibers, will close its Kraft paper manufacturing plant in the East Angus, Québec, effecting around 175 employees. The decision to close the plant, which will be ...
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Global brewing major SABMiller has announced certain sustainability measures, in order to boost its sustainable development programs by 2020. As part of the new initiatives, the company plans to lower carbon footprint of the entire value ...
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BA Glass Group is all set to upgrade and expand two container glass production facilities in western Poland upon receiving a €16.5m loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB). Said to be the first part of the total approved ...
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The Government of Indonesia has announced plans to issue a new law on liquor, under which manufacturers need to use plain packaging or print graphic warnings on packaging. The latest move is being taken in a bid to cut down the number of ...
New Zealand Government has announced plans to introduce a new Health Star Rating food labeling system, which will help in making healthy food choices. New Zealand Food Safety Minister Nikki Kaye said that cabinet has agreed to adopt ...
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Renewable packaging material provider BillerudKorsnas has introduced two new paper product families to meet growing demand for paper bags and carriers within the retail and food sectors. The company has introduced the new Xpression and ...
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Canadian food retailer Sobeys has agreed to sell its dairy processing operations to Agropur Cooperative, in a deal worth $356m. A strategic partnership agreement to this effect has been concluded by both the companies. Agropur CEO ...
THIRSTIE, the New York based on-demand wine and spirits delivery marketplace, is pleased to announce that it has extended its service to customers in Miami. THIRSTIE now offers Miami customers the convenience of bottle service at your ...
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