Packaging materials manufacturer Packages Lanka has introduced its new Bobst Rotomec 4003 gravure printing press. According to Bobst, the eight-colour Rotomec 4003 printing line will be added to Packages Lanka's existing gravure printing ...
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Bosch Packaging Technology has announced the completion of expansion of its vertical form fill seal (VFFS) test facility in New Richmond, Wisconsin, US. Commenced in May 2012, the $850,000 expansion will help the company accommodate two ...
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Nestlé USA has announced that it will source 100% certified cocoa beans for the entire line of everyday Nestlé Crunch bars - the company’s 75 year old flagship confections brand. With this move, the company has ...
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Swedish confectionery firm Cloetta has acquired British candy producer Goody Good Stuff for an undisclosed amount, as part of its efforts to broaden its product range within the growing segment of natural candy. Established in 2010, Goody ...
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Switzerland-based specialty chemicals firm Clariant has unveiled a new perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)-free grease resistant additive, 'Cartaguard KHI' for safer food papers and board. The additive supports the trend toward eco-friendly ...
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US-based Mondelēz International has opened a new production line at its Sheffield facility to manufacture Oreo and BelVita biscuits for the UK, Ireland and other European markets, a move which safeguards about 70 jobs. The investment ...
Switzerland-based food giant Nestlé is investing more than CHF29m ($30m) in new distribution facilities in Russia in order to strengthen its supply chain, a move which is expected to create about 100 new jobs. The investment is a ...
New publishing, seasonal confectionery and electronic learning partners have been secured for pre- school hit Something Special, BBC Worldwide has confirmed. The popular Cbeebies show stars Justin Fletcher and his alter ego, Mr Tumble, ...
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PMMI, the owner and producer of PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2013 (September 23-25; Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV), announced that exhibit space in The Processing Zone has sold out. The packed pavilion, located in the South Hall, will ...
No where else can you see the major trends from the world of functional fabrics for sport and workwear as early as you can at PERFORMANCE DAYS! The PERFORMANCE FORUM tables at the next trade fair in May 2013 already have the first ...
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Austrian confectionery manufacturer Manner has teamed up with Greiner Packaging International for new packaging for its Casali Coconuts snacks. The new contour-shaped cup performs better with its handling benefits. The material is ...
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The global economy relies heavily on small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Though challenged by resource limitations, SMBs have been at the forefront of innovation over the last century thanks to a relentless focus on streamlining ...
Israel-based confectionery firm Carmit Candy is set to introduce a new weight-management chocolate wafer bar. The weight management wafer bar features two ingredients - glucomannan and a potato-derived proteinase inhibitor, Slendesta. ...
PEEPS, the marshmallow candy brand owned by US-based Just Born, has launched two new products - PEEPS Bubble Gum flavored Marshmallow Chicks and PEEPS Sweet Lemonade flavored Marshmallow Chicks. The company has also re-introduced MIKE AND ...
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Chocolate producer Hershey is all set to bring a new food labeling system to its US product portfolio by providing front-of-pack nutrition information enabling consumers to make better choices about the role of confection. The company, ...
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