Michael Hodges, Vice President of Sustainability and Communications at Huhtamaki North America Huhtamaki North America has recently taken a significant step to enhance its leadership in sustainable packaging by acquiring Zellwin Farms, a moulded fibre packaging manufacturer based in Florida. With the growing demand for eco-friendly alternatives, especially in the[Read More…]
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Lallemand Health and Kirin Holdings announce distribution agreement for IMMUSE
IMMUSE has been extensively studied, with 15 clinical studies demonstrating its efficacy in supporting immune health Lallemand Health Solutions and Kirin Holdings Company, Limited announced their strategic partnership aimed at enhancing the visibility and market reach of IMMUSE, one of the most documented postbiotics for immune support. This collaboration leverages the distinct[Read More…]
Asahi Beverages unveils $60 Mn canning line at Australia’s largest brewery in Yatala
The state-of-the-art canning line is capable of producing more than 2 million cans every 24 hours Asahi Beverages has launched a new $60 million canning line at Australia’s largest brewery in Yatala, Queensland, to address the increasing demand for cans over stubby bottles. This new line will produce up to[Read More…]
ADB, Ulaanbaatar Flour partner to support wheat supply chain in Mongolia
The project will facilitate consistent wheat procurement and provide a stable buyer for 250 wheat farming enterprises, including smallholder and women-led farms The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Ulaanbaatar Flour Limited Liability Company (UBF) signed a 3-year $10 million loan to support local wheat procurement to meet the increasing demand[Read More…]
SIG unveils SIG DomeMini on-the-go carton bottle in Thailand
The main material of the SIG DomeMini carton bottle, designed for recycling, is FSC-certified paperboard Ampol Food, a leading innovator in the food and beverage manufacturing industry, has opted for SIG’s on-the-go carton bottle, SIG DomeMini, for the launch of its V-FIT premium rice-based nutritional drink range. This launch marks[Read More…]
Australian apples gain market access to China
The newly secured access for apples builds on a series of recent positive trade outcomes for Australian horticulture, including improved access for table grapes to Japan and new market access for plums to Vietnam The Australian Fresh Produce Alliance (AFPA) has welcomed the announcement of new market access for Australian[Read More…]
Careem launches Meals: ON in Abu Dhabi
The service is currently available in Abu Dhabi, with Dubai set to follow soon Careem has unveiled a new feature on its platform aimed at transforming the solo dining experience: Meals: ON. Now live in Abu Dhabi via Careem Food, Meals: ON offers a curated selection of high-quality solo meals[Read More…]
Western Australia expands FOGO facility
The projects will share in more than $3.6 million through the WasteSorted Organics Infrastructure Grants program Three new projects expanding food organics and garden organics (FOGO) recycling infrastructure in Western Australia will soon get underway, thanks to the Cook Government funding. The projects will share in more than $3.6 million[Read More…]
Mission Produce inaugurates state-of-the-art packhouse in Guatemala
This milestone expands upon the Company’s vertically integrated global sourcing network to serve global markets year-round with the World’s Finest Avocados Mission Produce, a world leader in sourcing, producing, and distributing fresh Hass avocados, announced the inauguration of its new state-of-the-art packinghouse in Guatemala. This milestone expands upon the Company’s[Read More…]
Huhtamaki acquires Zellwin Farms Company
The transaction will benefit Huhtamaki with additional capacity and capabilities in moulded fibre packaging Huhtamaki has acquired Zellwin Farms, a privately owned business located in Zellwood, Florida, in the United States. The $18 million enterprise value transaction will support Huhtamaki’s growth within the moulded fibre industry, specifically for egg cartons[Read More…]