Graphic Packaging International, a subsidiary of Graphic Packaging Holding Company, has agreed to acquire all the assets of PFP and its related entity PFP Dallas Converting for an undisclosed sum. PFP is an independent converter, which is ...
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Nestlé has agreed to acquire rights to market Starbucks consumer and foodservice products globally, outside of the latter’s coffee shops. This transaction provides Nestlé with a strong platform for continued growth in ...
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Thick-It, a provider of dysphagia nutrition solutions, has launched new packaging to better reflect the brand positioning and its promise to consumers. Among the goals of the package redesign were to increase a point of differentiation ...
World Centric, a provider of certified compostable products for the foodservice industry, has introduced its new retail packaging and refreshed brand identity. The new and updated packaging will be introduced onto retail the shelves ...
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Irish packaging firm Smurfit Kappa has rejected €8.6bn ($10.6bn) takeover offer from the US-based International Paper. Smurfit Kappa said the unsolicited proposal from International Paper failed to reflect the company's strong growth ...
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Tulip’s subsidiary Dalehead Foods has launched a new paper board packaging for the fresh protein market. The recyclable packs with three new ready to eat turkey meats are available in Waitrose stores across the UK. Waitrose has ...
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US-based Delta Plastics has purchased California-based Command Packaging, including its plastic film recycling subsidiary Encore Recycling, for undisclosed amount. Command Packaging is engaged in manufacturing of sustainable plastic ...
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Foodservice retailer McDonald’s said by 2025, it plans to use packaging that come from renewable, recycled or certified sources. The company announced goals to enhance its packaging and help reduce waste to positively impact the ...
Sysco has agreed to acquire Kent Frozen Foods, a UK-based foodservice distributor, for an undisclosed price to expand its European business. The acquisition, which is conditional upon approval from the Competition and Markets Authority, ...
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International Paper has completed the transfer of its North America Consumer Packaging business to Graphic Packaging. Graphic Packaging holds 79.5% stake in the combined company, while IP owns the remaining 20.5% interest. In October ...
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OptiGroup has acquired businesses in Romania and Finland to expand its operations of the industrial and safety solutions segment. Proxima Tapes and Proxima Comserv provide industrial packaging sales and services to the customers in the ...
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Denmark-based Danish Crown through its subsidiary ESS-Food has agreed to buy 70% stake in Overberg Food Distributors, a South African foodservice business, for an undisclosed price. Overberg Food Distributors, which is based in Cape Town, ...
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Paine Schwartz Partners has completed a strategic investment in Lyons Magnus, a developer and manufacturer of fruit and flavor solutions for the foodservice, healthcare and dairy industries. Financial terms of the transaction were not ...
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New Zealand-based Fonterra has announced its plan to further expand its Waitoa UHT site to meet the growing demand for its products. The site currently has production capacity of more than 80,000 cartons of UHT milk and cream every hour. ...
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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