United Natural Foods (UNFI) announced that its president and CEO Steven Spinner, was appointed chairman of UNFI’s Board of Directors, effective following the Company’s Annual Meeting of Stockholders in December 2016. Mr. ...
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The Hain Celestial Group has launched a new strategic platform Cultivate Ventures to invest in lifestyle brands, smaller portfolio brands and concepts as well as incubator opportunities. The company said that the investments should ...
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Multi Packaging Solutions International announced results for its first quarter ended 30 September 2016. 1Q FY 2017 vs. 1Q FY 2016: GAAP sales of $407.8 million vs. $459.1 millionNegative foreign exchange impact of $17.4 millionGAAP ...
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Kirin Holdings has agreed to divest one of its Brazilian production facilities to AmBev. Brasil Kirin Holdings has signed a stock purchase agreement to sell unit Cachoeiras de Macacu Bebidas. The company is selling a stake of 11,415,000 ...
WestRock Company, a provider of differentiated paper and packaging solutions, announced results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended 30 September 2016. Fourth Quarter 2016 Highlights Recorded a loss of $0.34 per diluted share ...
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Kush Bottles, a supplier of packaging supplies, accessories, and branding solutions for the legal cannabis industry, reported financial results for its fiscal year ended 31 August 2016. Fiscal Year 2016 Financial Highlights Kush Bottles ...
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Mazda Motor said it sold a record 775,000 vehicles in the first half of its 2016-17 fiscal year, slightly more than the previous record set last year. Europe contributed 123,000 units, up 12% year-on-year thanks above all to robust sales ...
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Nintendo has assured 3DS owners the console will not be directly replaced by the forthcoming launch of the home/portable hybrid Nintendo Switch console. Speaking during the company’s latest earnings call, CEO Tatsumi Kimishima said ...
Canada’s Transcontinental has acquired Flexstar Packaging, in a bid to expand its packaging operations in North America. Based in Richmond of British Columbia, Flexstar Packaging produces custom printed, laminated, flexible ...
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Nissan Motor has acquired a 34% equity stake in Mitsubishi Motors (MMC) and became its largest shareholder. MMC will also become part of the global Alliance with Nissan and Renault. With the addition of MMC, the Alliance will be in the ...
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Campbell Soup Company has appointed Ed Carolan as president for Campbell Fresh (C-Fresh). Carolan, 47, will lead the division that includes Bolthouse Farms beverages, salad dressings and carrots, Garden Fresh Gourmet salsa, hummus and ...
Though the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, weakened to a six-year low against the U.S. dollar Friday, analysts said a sharp drop is unlikely despite persistent depreciation pressure. The central parity rate of the yuan retreated ...
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China aims to achieve "marked progress" in agricultural modernization by 2020, according to a five-year plan released by the State Council Thursday. The country will strive to ensure food security, improve the quality and efficiency of ...
In December, China will release the first new energy vehicle industry development roadmap, possibly proposing mild hybrid cars as energy saving vehicles, as one of the moves to guide the sector's development in the world's largest electric ...
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Donations and needed supplies to assist organizations leading the hurricane relief and includes $500,000 for recovery efforts in Haiti. BENTONVILLE, Ark., October 11, 2016 – Walmart and the Walmart Foundation have made a commitment ...
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