Packaging company in the US, NNZ is set to introduce its new consumer friendly Snack Fresh packaging that comes in portion controlled sizes. Compared to traditional clamshell packaging, it occupies considerably less retail shelf space, ...
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US toy manufacturer Mattel has announced the development of a sustainable procurement policy for all of its product lines, to avoid using packaging that contributes to deforestation. Mattel said the policy will include requirements for ...
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Ford Motor has reported an operating profit of $2.2bn for the third quarter of 2012, compared to $1.9bn for the same period in 2011. For the third quarter of 2012, the company posted a net income of $1.63bn, compared to $1.63bn for the ...
US-based Masterpiece Cookies has selected EcoLogic’s Eco-One additives to enhance the biodegradation of plastic containers produced for them by Letica. The company will manufacture plastic containers for their cookie dough with ...
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It is reported that the Italian government will meet in Rome the representatives of Ilva, local Institutional Authorities, Trade Unions and Industrial Association. Yesterday afternoon the President of the Republic, Mr Giorgio Napolitano ...
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Consumer goods company Procter & Gamble (P&G) has announced new fiber sourcing goals, which have been developed in collaboration with conservation organization, World Wildlife Fund (WWF). The new goals set for the pulp purchased by P&G ...
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Global paper and packaging company International Paper (IP) proposes to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 20% by 2020 and use 15% less energy, as part of its sustainability goals. The company will achieve the reductions by increasing ...
Instant coffee brand Nescafé has announced the launch of a new 150g compact refill pack format for its Original, Gold Blend and Decaff products. The packs, made from a combination of aluminium foil and plastic film require less ...
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Anne of Green Gables Chocolate has opened a new factory in Georgia, US, as a part of its effort to boost the production of chocolate products. The new factory, which is located in Camden County, will supply the company's chocolates to ...
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Missa Bay,a wholly owned subsidiary of Ready Pac Foods,is voluntarily recalling 293,488 cases and 296,224 individually distributed units of fruit,vegetable,and sandwich products containing apples as the products may be contaminated with ...
MAUSER’s reconditioning subsidiary, National Container Group (NCG) has acquired the majority shares of the Italian company Maider IBC, a reconditioner of IBCs. MAUSER hopes to further strengthen its overall footprint and complete ...
Regeneca has issued a voluntary nationwide recall of RegenArouse, lot number 130100, as it contains a drug not listed on the label. Tadalafil is an FDA-approved drug used as treatment for male erectile dysfunction (ED). The ...
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US-based distributor of green packaging, Excellent Packaging & Supply has added a new line of clear Excellent Packaging designed for grocery stores and bulk food purveyors. The bags are made primarily from GMO-free cornstarch that is both ...
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El's Kitchen,a producer of gluten-free snacks,plans to establish a production facility in Stratford,Connecticut,US. The company has leased a 3,000ft2 space to set up the facility,which is expected to be fully operational in September ...
Dollar Thrifty Automotive group, a car rental firm, has signed a multi-year vehicle supply agreement with Chrysler Group. Under the deal, Dollar Thrifty will source a portion of its annual vehicle purchases via Chrysler Group's 2015 ...
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