Hochdorf Group: implementation of strategy continues – expected earnings not yet realized
Hochdorf generated a net sales revenue of CHF 561.0 m in 2018 (−6.6 % compared to previous year (PY)). Earnings before interest and taxes (Ebit) amounted to CHF 18.6 m (−56.2 % PY) with a net profit of CHF 8.7 m (PY CHF 40.8 m).
Olam announces acquisition of BT Cocoa, Indonesia’s largest cocoa processor
The global food and agribusiness Olam International Ltd has announced that it has acquired an 85 % share of YTS Holdings Pte Ltd for a consideration of USD 90 m, which is 100 % owner of BT Cocoa.
ADM invests in further global growth of natural citrus offerings with acquisition of Ziegler Group
Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE: ADM) announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire the Ziegler Group, a leading European provider of natural citrus flavour ingredients.
Symrise successfully continues profitable growth course in 2018
Symrise AG, Holzminden, took full advantage of its growth opportunities in 2018 and successfully overcame headwinds resulting from external factors. Taking into account portfolio and exchange rate effects, sales increased by 5.3 % to € 3.15 bn (2017: € 23 bn).
Multivac to establish new production facility in China
In February 2019, Multivac signed an investment agreement to establish a new production company in Taicang/China.
Südpack launches packaging for rigid applications
Strong sealing properties, easy opening and high-opacity white colouring are characteristics of plastic film innovator Südpack’s new launch, the Smart Peel.
GEA: new machines offer record breaking speed
The machines presented by GEA at ProSweets trade fair were characterized by high production speeds. The Aquarius FlexFormer Extra High ...
Treofan launches new IML label film
EWR50, the new version of the IML label film EWR from BOPP specialist Treofan, is now even thinner than the ...
Zanders: packaging for high quality confectionery
Zanders has further expanded its Zanpack portfolio: high basis weights of 450 g/m2 in Zanpack silk (one-side, double-coated) and Zanpack ...
New loading system allows for dust-free bag feeding
In the field of bag emptying, the food industry faces various challenges that cannot always be adequately mastered in practice. Thanks to a new bag loading station of Motec, the contamination of workplaces and the slow flow of material during the bag loading of lumpy and cloggy bulk materials in particular are now obsolete.
New at the ZDS: training as a chocolatier
Artful creations, extraordinary combinations of flavours – the product spectrum of the best chocolatiers in the world ranges from hot ...
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