Italian lamination machines supplier Nordmeccanica has signed a preferred vendor agreement with Amcor Flexibles Asia Pacific (AFAP). According to the agreement that will be applicable for a period of 24 months, AFAP will buy machinery for ...
Tags: lamination machines, Agriculture
The China Australia Free Trade Agreement will further open China as an attractive marketplace for business and investment, with greater access to China’s $10 trillion economy which currently has a growth rate of around 7.7% per year. ...
A miniaturized heart-failure monitor recently acquired by St. Jude Medical (St. Paul, MN) from an Atlanta-based startup named CardioMEMS reduced 30-day hospital readmission rates for patients over 65, according to an analysis of the ...
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Posted in Medical Device Business by Brian Buntz on November 18, 2014 Irvine, CA–based Allergan has been adamant in fighting off a hostile takeover attempt from Valeant Pharmaceuticals International for the past seven months. But ...
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Global cotton prices which have plummeted in recent months, has triggered ‘Minimum Support Price’ measures from governments of large cotton producing countries, says ICAC. In 2013/14, the Cotlook A Index averaged 91 cents/lb, ...
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Wiscinson-based Sartori is bringing back its limited edition Cannella BellaVitano cheese for a limited period during November and December this year. A fourth-generation family-owned and operated cheese-maker, Sartori will use Cannella ...
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The acquisition of US Foods by food distributor Sysco is not likely to happen in the current year as expected and its talks to secure an approval from antitrust regulators are still going on. In December 2013, Sysco announced that it ...
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Turkey’s Yildiz Holding has signed a deal to acquire UK-based cookie firm United Biscuits, the maker of Jaffa Cakes and Jacob Crackers, as part of its strategy to expand into new markets. Once the deal is closed, the Turkish firm ...
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UK-based Dairy Crest has agreed to divest its Dairies operations to Müller UK & Ireland for £80m, citing slump in profits during the six months ended September. The transaction includes production plants at Foston, Chadwell ...
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French dairy company Danone is increasing its stake by more than 90% in Moroccan dairy firm Central Laitière with an investment of €278m ($348m), in an effort to cut down its reliance on European region, where dairy is ...
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Mondelez International has agreed to acquire 80% stake in Vietnam-based Kinh Do's snack business for $370m, in order to strengthen its presence in emerging markets. The transaction includes the acquisition of Kinh Do's two production ...
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Ikea, the multinational group of companies that designs and markets furniture and home accessories, might foray into fashion in future, according to a prediction made by the Swedish author and creative business thinker Stefan Engeseth. As ...
NYSE-listed Dollar General Corp said it remains committed to acquiring rival Family Dollar and also extended its offer to acquire all outstanding shares of Family Dollar Stores, Inc. Dollar General will tender $80.00 per share in cash, ...
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December lost 131 points to close at 63.19 cents/lb, while March dropped 74 points to close at 62.28 cents/lb, which pulled down New York cotton futures this week. “It was another uneventful week in the cotton market, as values ...
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DKS has a 16-page flyer offering deals of all sorts, including 25% off Nike Pro compression apparel and free shipping and free returns on apparel orders at dicks.com. Other circular promotions include $20 off a future purchase of $100 or ...