Italian flexible packaging firm Corapack has used Futamura Chemicals’ renewable and compostable cellulose films to develop compostable barrier lidding for trays. NatureFlex cellulose film is a lidding material, which serves as an ...
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German spice producer Fuchs Group has acquired UK-based herbs and spices producer Bart Ingredients from private equity firm Langholm Capital for an undisclosed price. Through the acquisition, Fuchs plans to continue its global growth ...
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The Ferrero Group has agreed to acquire Illinois-based non-chocolate confectioner Ferrara Candy from private equity firm L Catterton for an undisclosed price to expand its US business. The transaction made by an affiliated company of ...
StePac, a UK-based subsidiary of Johnson Matthey’s, has introduced new fresh produce packaging solutions for retail industry StePac has launched Xgo retail packaging solutions for whole fruits, vegetables and fresh herbs, as well as ...
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Private equity firm Genstar Capital has acquired US-based Tekni-Plex from American Securities for an undisclosed sum. Based in Wayne of Pennsylvania, Tekni-Plex produces products, components and materials for healthcare, specialty ...
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Lamb Weston has completed a $200m expansion project at an existing potato facility in Richland, Washington (WA) to increase its processing capacity for manufacturing frozen French fries. The Richland facility, which was built in 1972, was ...
Netherlands-based Weener Plastics has acquired Brazilian firm Orange Products Plasticos (OPB) for an undisclosed sum. Based in Santo Amaro da Imperatriz of Santa Catarina, the OPB manufactures Roll-on Balls for deodorants. The company ...
For more than a decade, ICTI Care has worked with the global toy industry to ensure that toys are manufactured responsibly and ethically, protecting the rights and well-being of millions of toy factory workers. ICTI Care and the Toy ...
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Leading puzzle-maker Gibsons has joined forces with Rubik's Cube to produce a new 500-piece puzzle based on the iconic '80s toy. As the latest addition to Gibson's Iconic Brands Collection, Rubik's joins the likes of Marmite, VW and ...
Hostess Brands has launched Molten Lava Ding Dongs: chocolate-coated snack cakes filled with a rich chocolate crème, and ready-to-eat after warming up for 20 seconds in the microwave. The launch of Molten Lava Ding Dongs follows ...
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Praxis Packaging Solutions has selected TraceLink to help its pharmaceutical manufacturing customers comply with the serialization deadline for the US Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) After experiencing connectivity challenges with ...
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Amcor, along with Janoschka, has developed new micro-embossing printing technology for carton packaging. Jaholo is a special micro-embossing printing technology, which provides prismatic and pattern movement effects to carton packaging. ...
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Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) has installed a new generation of smart fountain dispensers at the University of Reading in the UK to help reduce soft drinks packaging footprint. The dispensers, known as Coca-Cola Freestyle machines, ...
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Pet food manufacturer Interquell offers a JETQ 350 as a food bin. The funny line drawings make the yellow hobbock a real eye-catcher. Under the brands Happy Dog and Happy Cat, Interquell produces high quality pet food that is available ...
Moravia Lacto, which is part of the Interlacto Group, has re-launched its range of products in Elopak's Pure-Pak Sense carton. Moravia Lacto is the largest supplier of ESL milk and cream in cartons in the Czech Republic. In 2016, it ...
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