DS Smith Plastics is set to open a new rigid packaging manufacturing facility in Romeoville, Illinois, US. The company intends to start production at the new rigid packaging facility in the last quarter of this year. DS Smith will use ...
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LED chip, lamp and lighting fixture maker Cree Inc of Durham, NC, USA is expanding its bulb family with the launch of new high-lumen directional LED bulbs designed specifically for rooms with high ceilings and for consumers who want more ...
Chicken producer Pilgrim's Pride has agreed to acquire JBS’ British poultry unit Moy Park for $1.3bn to expand its portfolio of prepared foods. By adding Moy Park’s operations in the UK and Continental Europe, Pilgrim's Pride ...
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Swiss cosmetics brand Valmont Cosmetics is using Thinfilm’s NFC solutions to transform beauty products into consumer beauty experiences. A partnership and related market trial has been formed by Thin Film Electronics with ...
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Nestlé has agreed to purchase US-based Sweet Earth to enter plant-based protein market. Sweet Earth produces products ranging in plant-based proteins like wheat-based seitan, tofu as wells as legumes such as lentils, chickpeas and ...
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Chocolate and cocoa products manufacturer Barry Callebaut has agreed to purchase the ingredients division of Gertrude Hawk Chocolates. This acquisition will strategically expand Barry Callebaut’s Specialties & Decorations business, ...
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US-based private equity firm L Catterton has offered to buy 27.9% stake in Scottish craft brewery Innis & Gunn for £15m. Founded in 2003, Innis & Gunn claims to have risen to the second position for a craft brewer in the UK ...
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Natural and organic food products developer Pacific Foods is adding cashew non-dairy to its lineup of plant-based alternatives. Made with Organic and Fair Trade Certified cashews, the four flavors stand out as some of the only ethically ...
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Shareholders of Refresco Group have approved the acquisition of Cott's bottling activities for $1.25bn in cash. The deal is anticipated to close in the fourth quarter of this year subject to certain closing conditions and regulatory ...
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Packaging solutions provider Coveris has invested in two Hosokawa Alpine coextrusion lines to expand its business in food and consumer sectors across the UK. Coveris signed an agreement with KPMG, the administrators of Gelpack Excelsior, ...
The toy firm will unveil its Hot Wheels R/C Bladez Drone Racerz and Star Wars inflatables, including new character BB-9E. Bladez Toyz is showcasing its final packaging and vehicle design for the new Hot Wheels R/C Bladez Drone Racerz at ...
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TricorBraun WinePak, a subsidiary of TricorBraun, has issued a statement in conjunction with the evolution of the wine packaging industry. For the past 35 years, TricorBraun WinePak has been a driving force in the wine packaging industry. ...
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Colordyne Technologies has appointed Brian Wirt as strategic account executive to identify and expand businesses that could benefit from digital or hybrid label solutions. Brian will focus on serving commercial converters and brand owners ...
UK-based corrugated cardboard maker DS Smith has completed acquisition of a 80% stake in American packaging firm Interstate Resources from Merpas for $835m. DS Smith holds the option to buy out the remainder 20% stake in Interstate ...
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has given its approval for the takeover of Punch Taverns by Dutch brewing giant Heineken. In June this year, the CMA raised the issue of affecting competition in 33 places in the UK, if ...