Commission clears Mars’ takeover of Kellanova after competition review
The European Commission has approved Mars’ $35.9bn acquisition of Kellanova, concluding that the deal will not raise competition concerns for retailers across the European...
BAKO Group acquires BAKO Western
BAKO Group has acquired BAKO Western, marking the latest step in the expansion of its operations across the UK, following on from the merger...
FDA clears three natural colour additives
The US Food and Drug Administration has authorised three naturally sourced colour additives as part of its wider plan to phase out petroleum-based dyes...
GIC expands product line and strengthens technical team
GIC has advanced its growth strategy with the release of two vertical form fill and seal (VFFS) machines and several technical appointments aimed at...
Cargill opens new employee housing as part of wider Fort Morgan...
Cargill has expanded its workforce accommodation in Fort Morgan, Colorado, with the completion of an 81-unit apartment complex. The development builds on 27 townhomes...
Nektium expands manufacturing capabilities with new botanical delivery platform
Nektium has introduced a new suite of proprietary delivery technologies designed to improve the performance and formulation potential of botanical ingredients used in supplements...
Conservation consultancy appointed to strengthen resilience of Japanese beverage conglomerate’s supply...
Suntory Holdings, the Japanese beverage conglomerate behind brands including Lucozade, Ribena, Laphroaig Scotch Whisky and Yamazaki Japanese Whisky, has appointed conservation consultancy, Biodiversify, to...
Robinsons completes new £8.4m brewhouse
After more than two years of commissioning, Robinsons Brewery has completed an £8.4 million investment in a new brewery.
Reflection on the transition, Oliver Robinson,...
OPRL appoints permanent managing director
OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) has appointed interim MD Jude Allan as its new Managing Director.
Dr Stewart Davies, Non-Exec Chair of the Board at OPRL,...
Q&A: 2026 – What packaging producers need to know
With 2026 just around the corner, packaging producers have a lot to think about. From recyclability assessments in April’s data submissions to legislative changes...
