Philips reports third-quarter comparable sales growth of 5% to EUR 6.1 billion; EBITA of EUR 450 million • Comparable sales up 5%, with all three sectors contributing to growth • Sales in growth geographies up 10% on a ...
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The global market for packaging machinery is projected to reach $52.9bn by the year 2018, according to a new report by Global Industry Analysts (GIA). The worldwide economic uncertainty notwithstanding, the high-performance packaging ...
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Rexam Personal Care Division’s Panache technology platform, launched at Luxe Pack Monaco 2011, will see a range of applications and new retail launches based upon the Panache spray experience in Luxe Pack Monaco 2012. The technology ...
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American agribusiness company Cargill has entered into an agreement with India-based Wipro to acquire its edible oil brand Sunflower Vanaspati for an undisclosed amount. Sunflower Vanaspati brand offers vanaspati - a vegetable oil that ...
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Personal care brand H2O+ has had a makeover of its brand identity and packaging done by design agency Pearlfisher New York. H2O+ products are enriched with sea botanicals, said the company. Pearlfisher New York created a contemporary ...
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Author(s): Miriam Berg Give a gift that keeps on giving in the form of energy savings – check out our energy-efficient gift picks for just about everyone on your list! For the DIY-er Cordless power tools like screwdrivers, ...
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The Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP) and UBM Live announce a partnership through which IoPP will develop and promote a one-day packaging education conference at HBA Global Expo & Conference 2013. UBM Live is the producer of the ...
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Former TescoCEO Terry Leahy will take up the post of chairman at B&M Retail after private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice acquired a majority stake in UK discount retailer. B&M, owned by the Arora family, will continue to be managed ...
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BEIJING — December 5, 2012 — A new survey released today by DuPont revealed a growing understanding of green products among urban Chinese consumers. Seventy percent of these consumers expressed confidence in the environmental ...
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Unilever's shares were up 3% this morning (25 October) despite food sales volumes falling in the third quarter as its spreads brands suffered from high pricing in key markets. Unilever, which owns food brands including Knorr stock cubes ...
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Food sales volumes fell at Unilever in the second quarter of 2012 after an increase in the first three months of the year, highlighting the current challenging nature of the sector. Unilever, which owns food brands including Knorr stock ...
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Univar Inc.,a leading global chemical distributor,announced today the opening of a new office in Vienna,Austria.Univar has been active in this market for 20 years,but this is the first time the company will have a local base,enabling it to ...
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Hellmann's, a US-based mayonnaise brand owned by Unilever United States, has launched its new limited edition flavor Southwestern Ranch Flavored Reduced Fat Mayonnaise. The new creamy flavor can be used as a dipping sauce for snacks ...
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US-based nutrition company Herbalife has launched Formula 1 Express Meal Bar, a high-protein meal replacement bar. The company noted that the new bar, which is high in dietary fiber, has been developed for good nutrition and weight ...
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North American supplier of packaging, closures and related services, Berlin Packaging has acquired the United States Container Corporation (USCC) a distributor of industrial and rigid packaging, California. USCC, founded in 1956, is a ...
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