Kia Motors has launched 2017 Niro hybrid utility vehicle at the Chicago Motor Show. Niro is powered by a 1.6 liter GDI (Gasoline Direct Injection) four-cylinder engine, specifically designed for hybrid applications. The engine ...
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UK's natural spring water company Montgomery Waters has invested in second PET bottling line from liquid packaging solutions provider Sidel. Sidel's complete line includes compact blow-fill-cap Combi solution featuring a Sidel Matrix ...
Self-adhesive laminates producer Frimpeks is planning to invest in new equipment for its Saxmundham site in the UK over the next three years. The plans for the expansion come one year after the company launched its UK presence by opening ...
Nestle India is planning to re-introduce chicken variant in its Maggi Noodles that were relaunched in the country last November. The food company is planning to make the new variant available through online retailer Snapdeal. It had ...
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Japanese flavours developer Takasago International Corporation has acquired US-based Centre Ingredient Technology (CIT) to expand its natural materials portfolio. The financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed. CIT is a ...
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Corbion Purac is expanding its clean label ingredients line Verdad Avanta with the addition of Verdad Avanta C100, a powder formulation that claims to provide 90-120 days of Listeria control as well as extend shelf life for natural uncured ...
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US-based manufacturer of sauces and dressings Ventura Foods has completed the acquisition of Canadian Wing’s Foods’ sauces and condiments business. The acquired business will become part of Ventura Foods Canada and function ...
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Japanese food company Ajinomoto and Japanese technology company Nippon Rika through a joint venture has established a company to manufacture Cysteine Hydrochloride, an amino acid that is used for food products and flavorings. The new food ...
SRF Limited is reportedly investing close to $58m in building a new biaxially-oriented polyethylene terephthalate (BOPET) film production plant in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh Of the total investment, around $40m will be provided ...
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Constantia Flexibles is investing in the expansion of its manufacturing plant in Burgos, Spain, a move that will allow the company to meet increasing demand for packaging used especially in cosmetics. The €4m investment will see ...
Honda Motor has started the sale of Odyssey and Odyssey Absolute premium minivans across its dealerships in Japan. The Odyssey and Odyssey Absolute line-up also include new hybrid versions, which are said to offer good fuel economy and ...
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Swiss food company Nestle is planning to acquire the remaining stake of 36.3% in Israel-based food manufacturer Osem for $840m. Nestle had originally invested in Osem around two decades ago, when it had taken 63.7% stake in the company, ...
Porsche has released a new version of Boxster series roadster with more powerful engine, twenty years after its debut. The new convertible top cars come with mid-engines with higher fuel efficiency and greater power and improved ...
General Motors has opened a CNY8bn ($ 1.2bn) Cadillac plant in Shanghai, China to produce CT6 luxury sedan range. The plant, operated by SAIC-GM joint venture, will produce at least 160,000 cars per year. The plant has been ...
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Indian Dairy Manufacturing Company (IDMC), a subsidiary of National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), has opened phase II of its plastic pouch packaging film plant in Anand district in the state of Gujarat. The Rs370m ($5.46m) phase I of ...