UPM Raflatac has partnered with Dutch metal packaging and closures supplier, Mus Verpakkingen, to test a biobased film solution for can labeling. The companies tested the new RafBio PE material, which is said to be more sustainable ...
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US-based Premium Waters has launched caffeinated bottled water, Water Joe, in 700 mL package size. Water Joe, which is purified water infused with caffeine, is free from artificial sweeteners, flavors, colors, sugar and sodium or ...
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TreeHouse Foods, a manufacturer of packaged foods and beverages, said that its president Robert Aiken has resigned on 29 October. The company's chairman and CEO Sam K. Reed will assume the role of president. "We are disappointed by ...
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TechWaste Recycling has introduced a new service line that provides companies with certified and secure product destruction and brand protection. The world of electronics recycling and data destruction goes far beyond certifying correct ...
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Mars Food has completed the acquisition of Connecticut-based Preferred Brands International, a manufacturer and marketer of all-natural, ready-to-heat Indian and Asian food products sold mainly under the Tasty Bite brand. Preferred Brands ...
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Simmons Pet Food has broken ground on a facility expansion at its flexible packaging plant in Emporia, located in the US state of Kansas. The $38m expansion project will increase the space at the facility to around 200,000ft², and ...
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Smurfit Kappa Group (SKG) has reported revenue of €2.12bn for the third quarter of 2017, representing a growth of 4% compared to the same period last year. For the full year that ended 30 September 2017, the company reported revenue ...
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DS Smith Plastics, Extruded Products will showcase its reusable packaging solutions at the Empack Madrid event in Spain. At the event, DS Smith Plastic will exhibit reusable packaging solutions developed from polypropylene sheets. With ...
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Scottish craft brewery BrewDog has launched a limited edition beer to challenge the US Government’s decision to withdraw from the Paris Agreement. The new beer, Make Earth Great Again, will be served directly from a beer tap built ...
American food company Hormel Foods has agreed to acquire deli meat and salami company Columbus Manufacturing from Arbor Investments for about $850m. The acquisition places Hormel as a complete deli solutions provider and also boost its ...
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Valmet has received a contract to supply DNA control system for Blue Paper's new Solid Recovered Fuels (SRF) boiler, which is being developed at Strasbourg mill in France. Blue Paper is developing a new 22MW steam production plant based ...
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Constantia Flexibles has completed the €1.15bn ($1.3bn) divestiture of its labels division to Ohio-based printing company Multi-Color Corporation following the receipt of regulatory authorities. As part of the deal, Constantia ...
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US-based Scanbuy, a provider of QR Code mobile technology services, and Kezzler have partnered to bring Internet of Packaging (IoP) to consumer packaged goods companies and retailers. Norway-based Kezzler provides product serialization, ...
Hearthside Food Solutions has agreed to acquire Standard Functional Foods Group (SFFG), a unit of Standard Candy Company, subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions. SFFG is a contract manufacturer of nutritional and ...
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TricorBraun has collaborated with Amfora Packaging to form a new joint venture (JV) company to serve customers in the South American region. The partnership has formed TricorBraun South America SAS, which is a 50-50 JV firm with ...
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