Private equity firm Swander Pace Capital has acquired Passport Food Group, a manufacturer and distributor of globally-flavored foods to foodservice and retail sectors in North America. Passport Food Group (Passport), was previously owned ...
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Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan has unveiled a new, limited release beer. The drink is inspired by an old label found in Weihenstephan's vault dating back to the 1950's. The one-time release will hit shelves nationwide, this April. ...
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South Africa-based label printer Universal Labels & Packaging has purchased a new flexo press from printing and converting machines firm MPS Systems to boost operations. The purchase of MPS EF 430 flexo press, which marks fourth MPS ...
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German private equity firm, Deutsche Beteiligungs (DBAG) is looking to have a major presence in the European chilled convenience product market after agreeing to acquire Abbelen and Oscar Mayer through its top-up fund, DBAG Fund VII. ...
Tags: ready meals, snacks
US-based Outlook Group has purchased a new 17-inch, 8-color EF press with automated print pressure settings from printing and converting machines firm MPS Systems to boost its operations. Outlook Group is engaged in printing pressure ...
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Blizzard Collectibles to feature premium pieces designed and produced directly by Blizzard, starting with Overwatch's Widowmaker. Video game publisher Blizzard Entertainment, known for such international hits as World of Warcraft and ...
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Gallus is joining forces with Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) to exhibit at this fair. Industrial zero-defect production will be explored in detail under the banner “Zero-Defect Packaging”. In a production ...
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UK-based Benders Papers Cups has developed new coffee cups for Falkingham & Taylor (Vending). The new cups, which will feature Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC UK) certification label, have been developed to ...
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Lait Kaiser and Cult Yogourt have agreed to acquire Chagnon Dairy, an independent creamery and milk brand based in Quebec, Canada. Chagnon has been processing and selling milk, butter, ice cream and other dairy products for 62 years and ...
Ketel One Vodka has launched limited edition Arnold Palmer Collector's Edition bottle. The bottle label features the King himself, with a note that reads “Dear Mr. Palmer, This one’s for you.” The bottle has been ...
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Germany-based inspection technology provider, Erhardt+Leimer (E+L) has appointed Rotocon as the local agent in South Africa. Under the partnership, two E+L Smartscan systems have already been installed at Spec Systems’ new RCSI 330 ...
Finnish packaging firm Huhtamaki has introduced a new single-use digitally enabled paper cup for retailers. The new Adtone cup from Huhtamaki Foodservice Europe-Asia-Oceania features a heat-activated label and a QR code which is ...
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Self-adhesive technology provider Herma is showcasing new wrap-around labeling system, 152E, at the upcoming Interpack 2017 event. At the event, which is scheduled to be held from 4-10 May in Germany, Herma will demonstrate 152E compact ...
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UK’s glass packaging manufacturer Beatson Clark has designed a new lighter glass bottle for South Yorkshire-based condiment brand Henderson’s Relish. Designed to update the Henderson’s Relish’s products’ ...
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Michelman is set to showcase DigiPrime 4453 water-based digital press primer at the Xeikon Café show in Belgium. The event will take place from 27 to 31 March at Xeikon’s Lier facility in Lier, Antwerp. Developed for use on ...