Valio is planning to relocate the Kauhava factory operations it acquired from Raisio plc in March 2025 to Oulu or Joensuu. If implemented, the plan would mean the closure of the Kauhava factory. With the planned relocation, Valio aims to…
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Gemak has successfully completed “Project Dragon”—a state-of-the-art whey, milk and cream processing with CIP units for South Caernarfon Creameries (SCC) in North Wales. From its inception to commissioning, this project highlights a transformative journey in the UK dairy industry, setting…
Avery Dennison has named Anil Sharma as senior vice president and general manager for Materials Group, North America. Sharma will lead operations and drive strategic growth within the North American region. Over the last 15 years, Sharma has demonstrated strong…
Givaudan has reported a strong start to 2025, with first-quarter sales reaching CHF 1,977 million, marking a 7.4% increase on a like-for-like basis. Despite global trade uncertainties, the company remains focused on innovation, customer growth, and navigating macroeconomic challenges. “We…
Symrise got honored with the renowned „Partner to Win Award“ at Unilever’s 2025 Awards Ceremony, held in London on April 2, 2025. This prestigious accolade recognizes Symrise’s contributions to innovation, sustainability, and collaboration. Unilever acknowledged Symrise’s initiative “Bridging the Gap:…
Kerry, a world leader in taste and nutrition, is expanding its footprint in East Africa with the opening of a taste manufacturing facility in Rwanda to support local food and beverage manufacturers. Reinforcing Kerry’s commitment to Africa and its confidence…
GNT has passed the halfway mark in its mission to reduce carbon intensity at its EXBERRY® color factories by 50% over the course of the current decade. Based on volume of product sold, GNT cut carbon emissions at its production…
Tate & Lyle PLC (Tate & Lyle), a leading global provider of ingredients for healthier food and beverages, has announced the completion of the first phase in its decarbonisation strategy at its facility in Lille Skensved, Denmark. This sustainability and…
Siegwerk, one of the world’s leading global providers of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, announces a change within its management team. After more than 36 years at Siegwerk, Ralf Hildenbrand, President Americas and member of the…
Packaging and recycling specialist ALPLA is restructuring its leadership in its two Western Europe (WEEU) and Asia-Pacific (APAC) regions. Roland Wallner (Managing Director APAC since 2021) will take over as Managing Director Western Europe (WEEU) on 1 April 2025. Ronald…
To further reinforce the company’s R&D capabilities, Elopak has invested in Blue Ocean Closures AB (BOC), a Swedish technology company which develops fiber-based closures for packaging. The deal follows the launch of Elopak’s revised strategy, ‘Repackaging tomorrow’, in September 2024.…
Honeywell has announced key leadership roles for its Advanced Materials business, which will be named Solstice Advanced Materials after its tax-free spin to shareholders targeted to be completed by late 2025 or early 2026. The independent company will be headquartered…
artience Co., Ltd. (President and Representative Director Satoru Takashima, Chuo-ku, Tokyo) has started a paid trial of “EneActDesign ™”, a service to support the promotion of energy-saving activities in companies. artience group is working to reduce energy consumption by implementing…
Changsheng Wu (53), has been appointed Executive Vice President, Procurement and member of the Global Executive Team at Huhtamaki, effective April 1, 2025. He will report to President and CEO Ralf K. Wunderlich and will be based in Espoo, Finland.…
DS Smith has secured an extended five-year contract with JLR to develop fibre-based packaging solutions within a fully integrated service model. This contract, valued at £108 million, reinforces JLR’s commitment to sustainability and marks a shift from transactional packaging to…