Packaging firm Sonoco has agreed to acquire US-based Highland Packaging Solutions for about $150m in cash. Based in Plant City of Florida, Highland Packaging manufactures thermoformed plastic packaging solutions for fresh produce and ...
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UK-based drinks manufacturer and distributor Global Brands has reported a 16% increase in its annual sales for the year ending 30 September 2017. The company's turnover was £42m for the financial year. Gross profit went up to ...
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The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) awarded Printpack a silver award technical innovation for PepsiCo’s Granola Goes Nuts easy-open laser scored bars. The Granola Goes Nuts package represents a technical innovation in consumer ...
ExxonMobil said that it will make a final investment decision later this year on a potential polypropylene production expansion along the US Gulf Coast. The company started detailed engineering work on a potential US Gulf Coast project to ...
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Flexible packaging solutions provider Scholle IPN has introduced what it claims to be the world’s first pre-made, sterilized spouted pouch system for aseptically-processed products. The CleanPouch Aseptic System features a new ...
US-based engineered equipment and automation solutions provider Duravant has acquired automation systems manufacturer, Key Technology, for about $175m. Based in Walla Walla of Washington, Key Technology is engaged in the design and ...
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RPC M&H Plastics has developed new packaging solution for 83 ASSOCIATES's new baby care products under the Q7Paris brand. Q7Paris is a fast-growing UK skincare brand that offers premium, effective yet affordable high-quality cosmetics and ...
Packaging Options Direct (POD), a division of global packaging solutions leader TricorBraun, has experienced a significant rise in website traffic and increased sales since the addition of 360-degree spin product images to its website. ...
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UK-based Kite Packaging has introduced new range of cardboard recycling shredders, which serve as an alternative to void fill products. The new shredding machines will help businesses to turn their waste cardboard into useful packaging ...
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Cargill has commenced the official production of its EverSweet sweetener, which is claimed to offer a new choice for reduced and zero-calorie food and beverages. The sweetener is produced via a fermentation process that extracts stevia ...
Pairwise Plants has closed a $25m Series A funding round co-led by Deerfield Management and Monsanto Growth Ventures (MGV), the venture capital arm of Monsanto to accelerate crop innovation. Pairwise is an agricultural company focused on ...
HP has announced a 22mm wide-swath printhead for high-speed, high-resolution marking requirements at Sino-Pack, China. It is available 1D and 2D bar codes, allowing brands to take advantage of large-size codes and characters for advanced ...
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InkJet has partnered with NiceLabel to offer advanced labeling solutions that deliver ample “print productivity” benefits and improve return on investment for end users. NiceLabel is a global provider of label and marking ...
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Juice company Tropicana has introduced new products, including Tropicana Kids and Tropicana Coco Blends. Tropicana Kids is an all-new line of certified USDA Organic premium fruit juice drinks offering delicious taste for kids with ...
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UK-based printer Reflex Label Plus has invested in a FA flexo press from Nilpeter to meet growing customer demands for labels. The 14-unit FA flexo press, which is planned to be installed at the firm’s its Keighley site in England ...
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