The minimum unit price (MUP) for alcohol has come into force in Scotland, making it the first country in the world to implement such a law. The legislation has been welcomed by several health organisations including the Royal Society for ...
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Mercedes-Benz has premiered its new A-Class L Sedan at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition (Auto China 2018). The notchback model being presented there features a 6 cm longer wheelbase (2789 instead of 2729 mm) and is a ...
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OFD Foods, a supplier of freeze-dried food for the US Military, has started construction on a $25m, nearly 50,000ft2 facility in the Town of Henrietta, Monroe County in New York State. The facility, which will be operating by the end of ...
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Confectionery giant Mondelēz International has opened a new $90m biscuit manufacturing plant in Bahrain. The new 250,000m2 plant will manufacture the confectionery and snacking firm’s power brands that include Oreo cookies and ...
Oliver Healthcare Packaging has opened a new 68,000ft2 manufacturing facility in Suzhou, China, to expand its operations in the regions. The new Chinese facility will be used for pouch making, roll stock converting, including slitting and ...
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BMW is set to showcase its new Mini Electric at this year’s upcoming New York International Auto Show to be held between 30 March 30 and 8 April this year. The classic Mini Electric combines the historic look of the world’s ...
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US-based Riviana Foods has unveiled new packaging for its Minute brand instant rice and ready to serve products. The new design for the company's entire Minute product range is part of its efforts to enable customers easily recognize the ...
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Groupe PSA is investing in Luton facility in the UK to manufacture a new Opel/Vauxhall Vivaro by 2019. The company said the success of its light commercial vehicle strategy needs further manufacturing capacity and the investment in Luton ...
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The Glasgow Distillery has signed a UK distribution agreement with Halewood Wines & Spirits for its Makar gin and G52 Urban Craft Vodka brands. Halewood’s enviable portfolio of artisanal spirits will now be bolstered by our Makar ...
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Smurfit Kappa said it has been recognised for its expertise in packaging creation and design with securing two awards at the NL Packaging Awards 2018. The 'Milner Packmaster 2.0' won gold in the 'Transport & Shelf-ready Packaging' ...
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Koenig & Bauer has fully achieved or exceeded its guidance for 2017, driven by strong revenue and earnings in the fourth quarter. The printing press manufacturer’s consolidated figures show that with the increase in revenue, ...
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Pharma Packaging Solutions (PPS) has announced a new achievement of holding 3% relative humidity at 70 degrees Fahrenheit in their low humidity bottling primary packaging suite. Serialization and aggregation equipment are also available ...
Mercedes-Benz Cars is investing more than €100m in a battery factory in Thailand. With a strategic decision Mercedes-Benz Cars is enhancing the manufacturing footprint in South-East Asia addressing growing demand for electric ...
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Food processing firm Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) is realigning business segments to further accelerate growth. The company announced the realignment of its business segments across four units – Carbohydrate Solutions, Nutrition, ...
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The Flexible Packaging Association presented ProAmpac two gold and two silver annual achievement awards for packages showcasing innovation and advances in packaging. The awards were announced last night at the FPA Welcome Dinner & ...
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