Asia Pacific: SATO unveils six-inch industrial thermal printer
SATO launches CL6NX, a six-inch industrial thermal printer designed for intuitive operation, easy integration and industrial strength durability.
The printer is ideal for manufacturing, warehousing,...
Europe: Green brands should go into mainstream retail channels to grow, says Organic Monitor
Green brands need to focus on distribution if they are to widen appeal of sustainable products.
Organic Monitor research finds the most successful green brands...
Europe: Tetra Pak Package Wins WorldStar award
Tetra Prisma Aseptic 1000 with bio-based plastic, first used by Coca Cola’s Del Valle Reserva, received a gold award for sustainability at the WorldStar...
Europe: Vetropack acquires glassworks in Italy
European glass packaging company Vetropack has signed a purchase agreement to acquire a glassworks from Italy-based Bormioli Rocco S.p.A.
In the 2014 fiscal year, Vetropack...
Americas: Clean label becomes new standard, says analyst
More than 20% of US products tracked in 2014 featured a clean label positioning, up from 17% in 2013, according to Innova Market Insights...
Americas: Menasha’s facilities receive GMP certification
The American Institute of Baking (AIB) International has accredited Menasha’s preprint and packaging facilities located in the US with Good Manufacturing Processes (GMP) audit...
Americas: Dr Pepper Snapple Group buys 11.7% stake in sports drink brand
Dr Pepper Snapple Group (DPS) will make an equity investment in BA Sports Nutrition, owner of premium sports drinks brand Bodyarmor SuperDrink.
The US$20 million...
Europe: Perstorp, Corbion release copoloymer for hot melt adhesives
Perstorp and Corbion have developed a lactide caprolactone copolymer for hot melt adhesive applications, as a result from a partnership agreement they signed in...
Asia Pacific: Omron to buy Adept Technology
Omron plans to acquire 100% of the outstanding shares of Adept common stock through an all cash tender offer followed by a second-step merger.
Omron...
Asia Pacific: Nestlé builds two facilities in Malaysia
Nestlé has invested approximately CHF 87 million (US$88.57 million) in a new beverages factory and noodle line in Malaysia.
The two facilities are located in...