First Solar Inc of Tempe, AZ, USA - which makes thin-film photovoltaic modules based on cadmium telluride (CdTe) as well as providing engineering, procurement & construction (EPC) services - have entered into a framework agreement for ...
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Halo, provider of data integration and analytics software for supply chain planning, has announced Halo SkuBrain for Beverage Suppliers and Distributors. SkuBrain for Beverage combines sales and production forecasting and inventory ...
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Del Monte Foods, a North American food production and distribution company, plans to eliminate the use of hazardous chemical Bisphenol A (BPA) lining in cans used for food packaging. Starting in May 2016, the company plans to commence ...
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Campbell Soup is planning to eliminate the use of Bisphenol A (BPA) linings from foods and beverages can packaging. The firm delivered two million cans with linings made from acrylic or polyester materials replacing BPA. The new lining ...
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McCormick & Company has revised its offer for Premier Foods to 65 pence in cash per each share of Premier Foods, valuing the latter at £1.5bn, and making its third approach to acquire the business. The revised offer follows two ...
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US commercial packaging company Graphic Packaging International has signed an agreement to acquire converting assets from Metro Packaging & Imaging. The acquisition is a part of the company's effort to develop the best supply chain in ...
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The Thank You company has confirmed it has plans to expand outside of Australia. It will also be diversifying its product range. The company is owned by a charitable trust and says after its costs are taken care, of it gives 100 per ...
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For many Australians, Frosty Boy soft serve ice cream is synonymous with summer days and childhood treats. If Chief Executive Officer Dirk Pretorius gets his way, this connection and affection towards the Frosty Boy brand will become ...
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South Wine Company (SWC) has selected SIG Combibloc's packaging and filling technology to pack its Odyssey brand wines. The selection is a part of SWC's plan to move from glass bottles to a 1,000ml combiblocSlimline carton pack for ...
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In a world dominated by content, data allowances are one of the most important caps that affect our daily lives. Three has announced a new 30GB data tariff that launches in the UK today. What’s exciting is that the entire 30GB ...
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ICTI Care's Mark Robertson outlines how a raft of new legislation, coming into effect today, means toy companies must take a closer look at their supply chain. Modern Day Slavery continues to make the headlines, and for very good reason. ...
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Premier Foods has rejected the third offer from US-based spice manufacturer McCormick & Company, which had offered 65p per share of Premier Foods. Mr Kipling cakes maker said the proposal continued to undervalue Premier and its future ...
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Microsoft has made some surprisingly honest statements about Windows Phone, and has indicated that it won't be the focus in 2016. While Windows 10 has gotten off to a good start with 270 million active users in less than a year, the same ...
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The new Country of Origin Labelling (CoOL) for Australia's food packaging was given the final go-ahead by commonwealth, state and territory consumer affairs ministers this week. Each label will indicate the proportion of Australian ...
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Muller Milk & Ingredients is planning to invest £15m in the next three years in Scottish fresh milk dairy at Bellshill as part of its strategic review of Scottish dairies. The investment is intended to improve operational ...
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