Beverage industry veteran Edward (Ed) Maletis' Limnes Bottling Acquisition Company has completed the acquisition of historic Portland Bottling Company from its existing ownership group, including majority shareholder Harry Merlo. The ...
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Hook and loop fastening system specialist Aplix has introduced a new sensory closure for small bags. The new 16mm Easy-Lock Touch closure has been designed to improve the functionality of package, enabling to provide enhanced experience ...
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Gores Holdings has completed the acquisition of US-based fresh baked sweet goods maker Hostess Brands. The combined company will be renamed as Hostess Brands and will trade on NASDAQ under the symbols TWNK and TWNKW, respectively. Gores ...
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SpartanNash has agreed to acquire certain assets of Indianapolis based Caito Foods Service and its Blue Ribbon Transport (BRT) logistic operations for approximately $217.5m. Additionally, SpartanNash will bear certain transaction costs ...
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Brand design specialist BrandOpus has created new range redesign for Twinings' fruit, herbal and green teas. The £10m packaging relaunch will enable Twinings to expand its market presence by attracting a new generation of tea ...
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Walton Goggins, Matthew Alper and Mulholland Distilling have introduced a new portfolio of premium spirits reflecting the vibrant culture of Los Angeles. The company introduces American Whiskey, Vodka and New World Gin to select retailers ...
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US-based middle-market private equity firm Highlander Partners has acquired organic, sugar-free and traditional confection products maker Hillside Candy for undisclosed sum. Hillside’s brands include GoOrganic, GoLightly, Pick Your ...
Bacardi erected several large bat habitats at its rum bottling facility campus in Jacksonville, Florida, US. Within just a few months, the habitats – branded bat caves – will be full of tenants. Together, the organizations are ...
Parmalat, a supplier of milk products and fruit based drinks, has commissioned Sacmi’s new injection preform system (IPS) 220 to renew its Piana di Monteverna plant in Caserta, Italy. Lactalis Group-controlled Parmalat has installed ...
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French dairy giant The Bel Group has entered into an agreement with LBO France to acquire a majority stake in fruit snacks and dessert maker MOM Group. Under the agreement, Bel will acquire 65% stake in the company, while the remaining ...
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Dole Food Company and Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media (DCPI) have formed a partnership to launch co-branded fresh produce featuring iconic Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, and Marvel characters. Beginning this fall, the co-branded ...
Zespri, the world leader in premium quality kiwifruit, announces that it is extending the availability of Zespri SunGold and Green Kiwifruit through the spring. Zespri is rapidly expanding its presence in North America in reaction to ...
Orchard Valley Harvest has added two new Wellness Mix varieties to its growing portfolio of Non-GMO Project verified fruit and nut mix Multi Packs. These two new offerings, Omega-3 Mix and Antioxidant Mix, are now available at select ...
US based global fruit and vegetable producer Dole Food Company has acquired TrucFrut farms and packing facilities in Chile for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition move is to increase volumes and variety of Dole’s produce, in ...
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Scotch whisky distillery The Macallan has added the Macallan Double Cask 12 Years Old to its core range in the US. The distinctive new whisky marks the first time the distillery has used American Oak Sherry-seasoned casks as the most ...
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