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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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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Tetra Pak has upgraded its packaging material plant in Ponta Grossa, Brazil to meet its products’ demands in domestic and export markets. The €65m upgrade will increase the plant's packaging capacity by 70% to 13 billion ...
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South African paper and packaging firm Mondi has completed the previously announced acquisition of bags and kraft paper business from Graphic Packaging's subsidiary Graphic Packaging International for around $105m. As part of the deal, ...
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US-based canned vegetable brands manufacturer McCall Farms has initiated changes to its packaging system as part of its efforts to cut down its environmental impact by using less paper and energy. The company noted that its corrugated ...
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UK-based AkzoNobel Packaging Coatings has announced plans to sell its Pure-Flex flexible packaging adhesives and ink media business to Polytech International for an undisclosed value. According to the company, its flexible packaging ...
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Bebida Beverage, a developer, manufacturer and marketer of relaxation and energy products, announced the company's flagship product, KOMA Unwind Liquid Relaxation, its KOMA Unwind shots and Relax 5 shots will soon be available in one of the ...
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The FIFA World Cup 2014 in Brazil is expected to boost sales of aluminum beverage cans by 35% to cross two billion mark, as compared to last year’s figures, according to rolled aluminum and beverage can recycler Novelis. The ...
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South African printing and publishing company Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers has received green signal from the Competition Tribunal to acquire the Nampak Cartons and Labels division in South Africa. The acquisition will allow ...
US-based corrugated packaging company Pratt Industries has opened a new 72,000ft2 recycling facility in Rock Hill, South Carolina. The plant accepts both residential and commercial recyclables including paper, plastics and metals and ...
Mondi, an international packaging and paper manufacturer, has introduced new BIO TOP 3 80 g/m2 paper in a CO2 neutral version. Said to enhance the paper's environmental credentials, the latest version is now offered by TCF brand. ...
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Finland-based packaging supplier Huhtamaki has announced plans to sell its films business segment, in order to concentrate more on food packaging. The company's latest decision comes on the heels of evaluating options pertaining to its ...
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LondonMetric Property Plc announces that the Metric Income Plus Limited Partnership (MIPP), its joint venture with Universities Superannuation Scheme has exchanged contracts to acquire Trostre South Retail Park in Llanelli from Benesco, a ...
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In the first half of the year, the strong performance of the Renault and Dacia brands in Europe, driven by the success of Clio, Captur, Duster phase 2 and Sandero, enabled the Group to offset the sharp slowdown in its main emerging markets. ...
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South Korea based vehicle manufacturer Ssangyong Motor has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Korea Automotive Technology Institute (KATECH) to cooperate in development of a self-driving car. Under the deal, both ...