Belgium-based in-mold labeling manufacturer Verstraete IML is planning to open a new production site in Clarksville, Tennessee, US in a bid to boost its business. Featuring multiple printing presses and finishing lines, the new site is ...
Friedrichshafen / Stockholm – ZF Friedrichshafen AG, through its wholly-owned subsidiary ZF International B.V. (“ZF”), announced today that it has withdrawn its recommended public cash offer (the “Offer”) to ...
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Constantia Flexibles Group has agreed to acquire flexible packaging business of Italian company Lamp San Prospero in a bid to strengthen its pharmaceutical packaging business in Europe. The transaction is planned to be completed in the ...
Brewing and beverage firm Distell is terminating all third-party distribution partnerships in the UK as it seeks to handle its own portfolio in the country. The South African brewer will cease its existing distribution contracts with SHS, ...
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Toyota has introduced a new Lexus compact crossover concept vehicle, the UX Concept, at the 2016 Paris Motor Show. Designed by ED2, Lexus' design centre in the South of France, the UX Concept represents a new step in the company's design ...
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South Africa-based Rhodes Food Group has announced plans to acquire domestic food producer Pakco for R200m ($14.5m), as part of its expansion strategy. Pakco owns popular brands, including the iconic Bisto brand, Hinds, Buffalo, Southern ...
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Potato-chip giant Utz Quality Foods has completed its previously announced $135m acquisition of Alabama based Golden Enterprises, the owner of the Golden Flake Snack Foods. The merger is expected to support Utz Quality Foods’ growth ...
Swiss food giant Nestle and Britain’s R&R Ice Cream have completed establishing a joint venture Froneri to combine their activities in ice cream, frozen food and chilled dairy. The joint venture will integrate both the ...
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Innovative Bites has launched Baking Buddy's 100% Natural Tinned Pumpkin, which is available from Sainsbury's, Waitrose and Tesco in the UK. Pumpkin might be the most famous of all the winter squashes, but the bright orange fruit is most ...
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The South Korean firm has also signed a two-year agreement for exclusive rights for sale, marketing and distribution of Mattel products. Mattel has embarked on its plans to expand in the Asian market following its majority stake ...
China General Nuclear Power Corp has said it is confident that the Chinese-made Hualong One reactor will pass Britain's strict approval process in five years. The technology, also known as HPR1000, will be submitted to the UK Office for ...
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James will be responsible for the commercialisation of Nickelodeon assets and properties within the UK and Irish markets. Marianne James has been named VP commercial partnerships, consumer products and experiences for Nickelodeon UK and ...
Emma King joins as junior product manager, Dave Glicksman as key account manager and James Keys as a sales agent. Following the relocation to new offices in Richmond, Bandai has welcomed a trio of appointments within its marketing and ...
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“We are delighted to represent Care Bears in Japan and South Korea,” said Miki Yamamoto, senior vice president, licensing, Asia, IMG. IMG has been appointed as the licensing representative for Care Bears in Japan and South ...
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Seeley International founder and executive chairman Frank Seeley AM (left) with TMHA South Australia area sales manager Ben Lucas. Australia’s largest air conditioning manufacturer has extended its 20-year partnership with Toyota ...
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