Americas: SunOpta sells starch, fiber business for US$37.5M
SunOpta has signed a definitive agreement to sell its fiber and starch business to J. Rettenmaier & Söhne Group (JRS) for US$37.5 million, subject...
Americas: ADM selects site for IT, support services
Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) has selected Erlanger, Kentucky, as the site for its new information technology (IT) and support center.
The center, which will...
Americas: Owens-Illinois, Constellation Brands form JV in Mexico
Owens-Illinois (O-I) has completed the formation of a 50-50 joint venture (JV) with Constellation Brands (STZ) to own and operate a glass container production...
Americas: Packaging company Cascades sells North American assets
Cascades Inc has reached an agreement for the sale of its North American boxboard manufacturing and converting assets to Graphic Packaging Holding Company for...
Americas: McCormick forecast eight flavor trends in 2015
McCormick Flavor Forecast 2015 has highlighted eight enticing trends that will shape the future of flavor.
Reflecting the rapidly increasing demand for bolder, more intense...
Americas: Two Kuka robots serve drinks on a cruise ship
Two Kuka robots have been serving as bartenders on the deck of the MS Quantum of the Seas cruise ship since November 12, 2014...
Americas: Latin America, the Caribbean have advanced 92% towards World Food Summit goal
Latin America and the Caribbean have achieved 92% progress toward the World Food Summit goal of halving the total number of people suffering hunger...
Americas: Sonoco Alloyd wins packaging award from WPO
Sonoco Alloyd has received a WorldStar 2015 Packaging Award for its Whirlpool Water EveryDrop water filter package by the World Packaging Organization (WPO).
This new...
Americas: Tostitos Rolls! tortilla chips launched to add fun to snacking
PepsiCo's Frito-Lay division has launched Tostitos Rolls! tortilla chips that each has a tube-like shape and hearty crunch for dipping and dunking with dips...
Americas: Naturex opens office in Chile
Following the January 2014 acquisition of Chile Botanics and its factory in Linares, Naturex is opening a sales office in Santiago, Chile.
The Chilean branch...