Flexible packaging solutions provider Scholle IPN has opened a new manufacturing facility in Santiago, Chile. The new facility will manufacture bag-in-box style flexible packaging for institutional and retail markets. It will also ...
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Plastic packaging solutions provider Alpla has acquired Gehl Foods’ bottle manufacturing facility located in the US state of Wisconsin. Situated 30 miles north of Milwaukee, the West Bend standalone facility features around ...
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Packaging products and machinery manufacturer Intertape Polymer Group (IPG) has agreed to acquire Canadian Technical Tape (Cantech) for about $63m. Based in Montreal, Canada, Cantech is a privately-owned North American supplier of ...
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Advent International backed Sovos Brands has agreed to acquire Rao's Specialty Foods, the owner of Rao's Homemade pasta sauce made from natural ingredients. The transaction is expected to be completed during the third quarter of this ...
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Pro Mach is set to showcase packaging solutions from various brands at Expo Pack Guadalajara event in Mexico. The event will take place from 13 to 15 June in Guadalajara. At the event, Pro Mach will exhibit automated capping solutions ...
Brazil-based meat processing company JBS has agreed to sell its beef operations in three South American markets to companies controlled by Minerva for $300m. Under the deal, JBS’ beef businesses in Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay ...
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Eukalin Special Adhesives has joined the Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC), the North American association for paperboard packaging manufacturers and their suppliers. Founded in 1904, Eukalin is a family owned and operated adhesives ...
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American Packaging has broken ground on a new 350,000ft2 manufacturing facility in Monroe County, New York. The company is investing around $170m to develop the facility, which will allow to create up to 260 permanent jobs, in addition to ...
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Pure Protein, a manufacturer of protein-fortified bars, snacks, drinks and powders, has launched a new super food plant-based protein powder. A complete, vegan protein blend, Pure Protein Super Food is available in three delicious ...
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Traceability systems provider Optel has opened new manufacturing plants in Campinas, Brazil. The company said its new site in Sao Paulo, particularly in Campinas, was opened due to the quality of the local infrastructure, which will help ...
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Seaboard Folding Box, a portfolio company of private equity firm Charter Oak Equity, has acquired paperboard specialist Imperial Packaging for an undisclosed price. Based in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, Imperial Packaging manufactures folding ...
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Volm Companies, the leading North American supplier of fresh produce packaging and equipment automation solutions, announced a formal strategic partnership with Wyma Solutions, the global expert in post-harvest fresh and processed handling ...
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Ardagh Group, Glass – North America, a division of Ardagh Group and producer of glass containers for the food and beverage industries in the US, was awarded three ENERGY STAR plant certifications for superior energy performance from ...
Packaging and bottling systems manufacturer Krones has acquired US-based firm Javlyn to expand its process integration capabilities. Based in Rochester of New York state, Javlyn, produces automated processing systems for the food, ...
Baron Chocolatier has signed a long term strategic agreement with JOH for the sale of its complete Baron portfolio. JOH will have exclusive broker representation for the entire Baron line of premium products. Their geographical coverage ...