Advantis has revealed that is in talks with two cultivators in the US states of Nevada and Maryland to expand its marketing reach for Amstercan packaging machine. N2pack, which is building the machine, is due to deliver it to Advantis ...
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US Foods has agreed to acquire F. Christiana, a Louisiana-based food service and retail distributor for an undisclosed price. F. Christiana focuses on the major center-of-the-plate categories along with dairy and dry goods. A ...
Amcor is showcasing its new packaging solutions at the International Deli Dairy and Bakery Association’s (IDDBA 17) annual trade show in Anaheim, California, US. The event is being held between 4 and 6 June at the Anaheim Convention ...
General Motors (GM) has been accused of using a device in its diesel-powered vehicles in order to cheat on emissions tests, similar to Volkswagen scandal. A group of more than 700,000 owners and lessees of GM’s Chevrolet Silverado ...
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Beyond Meat said it will expand US distribution of its Beyond Burger into the meat section of Safeway grocery stores. The ground-breaking burger’s expansion into Safeway marks a substantial push by Beyond Meat into the mainstream ...
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WestRock has agreed to acquire five corrugated converting facilities from U.S. Corrugated for about $192m. The deal includes facilities located in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Louisiana. The facilities are used to offer a suite of products ...
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The messaging robot allows kids to keep in contact with loved ones without the need for video chat software. Empath Interactive has announced the launch of the Elfkins Communications robot, the new smart toy that enables safe, screen-free ...
PAC Machinery is set to exhibit a range of flexible packaging solutions at the EastPack event in the US. The event will take place from 13 to 15 June in the New York City. PAC Machinery will showcase packaging solutions from its ...
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Rigid plastics manufacturer One Fifty One’s (One51) has agreed to to acquire US-based firm Macro Plastics for around $150m. Based in Fairfield of California, Macro Plastics is engaged in the manufacturing of rigid plastic bulk bins, ...
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Adcraft Labels is pleased to announce its Harmony Beautiful Day Coconut Wax Tart Card is a Sliver Award winner at the Flexographic Technical Association's (FTA) 2017 Excellence in Flexography Awards. The awards program recognizes the ...
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Atlantico Rum, the award-winning rum brand from the Dominican Republic, is introducing a new packaging for its brand. Inspired by classic ceramic tiles found throughout the Caribbean, the company has created a fresh, distinct design that ...
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The US state of New York is accepting applications from companies that seek to test or demonstrate autonomous vehicles on public roads. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that a program to allow testing of autonomous vehicles is ...
Canadian distillery Crown Royal has launched the second limited edition of its Noble Collection whisky in the country. This time, the company has introduced a wine barrel finished whisky. The introduction is part of a series of annual, ...
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Eastside Distilling has acquired a controlling stake in Big Bottom Distilling (BBD), a Hillsboro, Oregon-based distiller of super premium gins, whiskeys, brandies, rum, and vodka. BBD was founded by Ted Pappas, a past president of the ...
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Anheuser-Busch InBev has expanded distribution of SpikedSeltzer nation-wide in the US. Launched in 2013, SpikedSeltzer had been primarily sold in New England, New York, and New Jersey. In January, the company expanded into the ...
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