South African food company Pioneer Foods has announced that it would buy a 49.89% stake in major FMCG manufacturer Weetabix East Africa for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition is expected to establish a strategic beachhead for Pioneer ...
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In September, reports surfaced that Apple was in talks with car-maker McLaren concerning a possible takeover of the company by Tim Cook and co. It was also claimed that Apple was considering investing in the British supercar company if a ...
Beverage dispensing equipment maker Celli Group has acquired Cosmetal United, which produces drinking water dispensing systems. Financial details about the acquisition have not been disclosed. The acquisition is part of Celli’s ...
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Japanese car-maker Nissan said that it will end the production of Tsuru in Mexico in May 2017. The popular Tsuru, with more than 2.4 million sales to date, has provided accessible, economical and dependable mobility for drivers across ...
Oregon-based refrigerated and frozen soup maker Harry’s Fresh Foods has opened a new production facility in Nashville, Tennessee, US. The new 200,000ft2 Nashville facility will produce branded and private-label products for club, ...
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Tata Motors owned luxury auto brand, Jaguar made its entry into electric vehicle market by previewing its new electric SUV concept, I-PACE. For over 80 years, Jaguar has been globally renowned as a maker of beautiful sports cars. Cars ...
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Samsung Electronics has agreed to acquire US auto parts manufacturer Harman International Industries for about $8bn, in a bid to accelerate growth in automotive and connected technologies. The deal will give Samsung a significant presence ...
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US-based Agr International has announced the commercial launch of its camera-based measurement system which is claimed to save energy and improve bottle performance. Dubbed as CrystalView, the measurement system assists PET bottle ...
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With prices rapidly falling, there’s been no better time to pick up a 4K television – especially with Christmas impending. Amazon has discounted the Sony Bravia KD55XD8005 55-inch Android 4K HDR Ultra HD Smart TV (2016) from ...
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Apple is considering creating a pair of digital glasses that offer an augmented reality experience, according to a new report. The iPhone maker’s project is still in the “exploration phase” according to Bloomberg, which ...
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US-based ConAgra Foods has completed the spin-off its Lamb Weston business to become a singularly focused, consumer branded food company. The company has been changed to Conagra Brands to reflect the new direction and streamlined focus. ...
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Angry Orchard and Eden Specialty Cider have introduced their first American collaboration cider, Understood in Motion 01. This cider is Angry Orchard's first American collaboration. Additional Understood in Motion ciders, named for the ...
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Electric car-maker Tesla Motors has agreed to acquire German company Grohmann Engineering. Accelerating a sustainable energy future is only possible with high-volume factories. They allow us to manufacture high-quality products with ...
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Automated Packaging Systems has announced the introduction of a new series of bag packaging systems with advanced technology and ergonomic design for maximum productivity. The Autobag 500 and Autobag 550 baggers are versatile machines ...
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VPK's parent company in Oudegem, Belgium, has a new, ultra-modern machine. The case maker Martin 924 produces American boxes with 6-colour printing in a single pass. This means an increase in the total corrugated packaging capacity of 5 ...
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