Global can maker Rexam, in collaboration with Heineken Russia, has designed a new can for Feilong’s new, traditionally-inspired rice beer. Rexam has used a selection of ink combinations in the new design to incorporate Feilong's ...
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Smurfit Kappa has entered into an agreement with pan-European investor Aurelius to sell its solid board and graphic board operations located in the Netherlands, Belgium and the UK. The scope of the deal will include two graphic board ...
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Tetra Pak, in collaboration with Henkel, has launched a range of hot-melt adhesives and lubricants to be used with its own filling machines. The new adhesives feature improved bonding, lower adhesive consumption and reduced maintenance ...
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Packaging films producer Thai Film Industries (TFI) is considering setting up a packing film factory in Bangladesh worth $40m. Based in Thailand, TFI specialises in producing BOPP, CPP films, polyethylene terephthalate and metalised ...
Uruguay’s packaging company Imprimex has enhanced its printing capabilities with the installation of a Xeikon 3050 digital color press. With the new press, the company will be able to offer its label and folding carton clients ...
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Packaging company Ardagh is almost said to have completed its €3bn acquisition of the glass packaging unit of Saint Gobain. Saint Gobain has been considering the sale of Verallia to focus on higher-margin home and construction ...
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A new research by the University of Surrey has revealed that front labelling on food packaging can be more effective in persuading consumers to make healthier food choices. The research was recently published in the British Journal of ...
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The World Trade Organization and the Food and Agricultural Organization are joining hands to step up collaboration over trade and food security, as well as other issues such as functioning of international grain markets. As part of the ...
Andros Foods North America is planning to invest $73m to ramp up fruit processing capacity in Shenandoah County, Virginia, over the next three years, while creating 160 new jobs. The investment will be used to add production and ...
The food safety management system ISO 22000 is undergoing a revision process in a bid to make necessary improvements to the standards. First published in 2005, the current revision of the ISO 22000 is expected to help players in the ...
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Kraft Macaroni & Cheese has announced that it will completely remove artificial preservatives and synthetic colours from Original Kraft Macaroni & Cheese in the US by January 2016. The synthetic colours will be replaced with colours ...
Nomad Holdings Ltd. has agreed to acquire Iglo Foods Holdings Ltd., said to be Europe’s largest branded frozen food company, from Permira Advisers LLP in a deal worth €2.6bn. Subject to customary closing conditions, Nomad ...
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Volvo Cars has revealed a new in-car luxury concept, Lounge Console, at the ongoing Shanghai Auto Show. The Lounge Console concept replaces the front passenger seat with a space to accommodate various amenities. Volvo Car design ...
Dodge has launched a configurator for its 2015 Viper GTC, which will allow customers to design and personalise the hand-built performance supercar. Customers will get a chance to choose from 25 million build combinations, 24,000 custom ...
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General Motors (GM) and SAIC Motor’s joint venture, Shanghai GM is planning to invest CNY100bn ($16bn) over the next five years, to develop new vehicles. The automaker intends to develop ten new or upgraded models each year until ...
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