WORLD NEWS
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DS Smith sells Dutch paper mill to focus on light-weight fibre-based packaging
NETHERLANDS – British multinational packaging group DS Smith has agreed to divest its De Hoop paper mill in the Netherlands to De Jong Packaging for €50…
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Boston Beer, Beam Suntory partner to enhance presence in emerging alcoholic beverage categories
US – Boston Beer, a leading independent, American craft brewer, has partnered with premium spirits maker Beam Suntory to take on the emerging alcoholic beverage…
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Saudi Arabian consumer goods giant Savola to purchase UAE-based snack maker Bayara for US$260m
UAE – Savola Group, a Saudi Arabia- based consumer goods company, has agreed to acquire Bayara, a manufacturer of nuts, dried fruits and spices as part…
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HelloFresh to acquire ready meals firm Youfoodz to strengthen its Australian brand portfolio
AUSTRALIA – German-based meal kit company HelloFresh has agreed to acquire Australian ready-to-eat meal manufacturer Youfoodz to enhance its Australian brand portfolio and product offering. FoodBev reported…
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Ball to build new aluminium manufacturing facilities in UK, Russia as EcoBlue expands footprint in Thailand
EURASIA – World’s leading provider of aluminum packaging for beverage, personal care, and household products Ball Corporation is expanding its manufacturing footprint in the Eurasia…