The Canadian government passed legislation to introduce plain packaging for tobacco products despite evidence that the policy doesn't work and is not supported by Canadians. A study by Forum Research shows Canadians believe requiring ...
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The UK Government has confirmed plans to bring together businesses and research bodies from across the world to help tackle scourge of plastic in seas and oceans. The UK is already working with the governments of Canada, India, and ...
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Nestlé has agreed to acquire rights to market Starbucks consumer and foodservice products globally, outside of the latter’s coffee shops. This transaction provides Nestlé with a strong platform for continued growth in ...
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Ford Smart Mobility and Zotye Auto have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish electric vehicle solutions joint venture (JV) for China’s ride-hailing market. The two car companies plan to supply ride-hailing fleet ...
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Filtration Group announced the closing of its acquisition of Multisorb Technologies, a world leader in active packaging technology. As part of the Filtration Group family, Multisorb will now be able to enhance its product portfolio and ...
The Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) has launched a new campaign to promote the value of reusable transport packaging systems for the movement of food from farm, producer, or processor to point of sale. The campaign demonstrates how ...
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A survey from WePack has revealed that half of UK companies failing to prepare packaging for growth of e-commerce deliveries. The survey found that 49.7% of firms have no plans in place to change the design of their packaging to deal with ...
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Danish packaging company Primoreels has invested in a new Nilpeter all-new FA press to increase printing quality and capacity. Primoreels is engaged in providing lidding solutions for the dairy sector and water/juice industries. The firm ...
Toyo Ink Group of Japan will exhibit a complete range of metal packaging manufacturing technologies with a focus on food safety and compliance at Cannex & Fillex Asia Pacific 2018 in Guangzhou, China. The event is due to take place for ...
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ABeam Consulting Thailand has established a mission-critical system for Thai manufacturing company Bangkok Glass. This system became fully operational at its 9 companies in Thailand, in March 2018. It will be implemented gradually across ...
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Huawei and Groupe PSA have debuted a DS 7 CROSSBACK, the first connected vehicle, at the Hannover Messe 2018. The vehicle is the result of their partnership covering all of the Group's connected vehicles, announced in November 2017. ...
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OFD Foods, a supplier of freeze-dried food for the US Military, has started construction on a $25m, nearly 50,000ft2 facility in the Town of Henrietta, Monroe County in New York State. The facility, which will be operating by the end of ...
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UK’s Costa Coffee, a part of Whitebread, has pledged to recycle over a half a billion takeaway cups per year by 2020, in a bid to prevent them from ending up in landfill. The coffee chain, which plans to recycle at least 100 million ...
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Toyota and its luxury brand Lexus are planning to launch technology to connect vehicles and infrastructure in the US in 2021. The two companies plan to deploy dedicated short-range communications (DSRC) systems on vehicles sold in the US ...
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The shortwave infrared (SWIR) camera market will increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1% during 2018-2025 (including linear cameras growing at 8.31%), according to a report from market research firm Esticast Research & ...
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