Unilever adds to tea portfolio with T2 acquisition
10 September, 2013Australian premium tea business T2 has been acquired by Unilever for an undisclosed amount. T2 operates 40 stores throughout the country, with 2012-13 financial year sales in the vicinity of $57 million.
DSS Silkeborg acquired by Tetra Pak
09 September, 2013Tetra Pak has acquired Danish membrane filtration company DSS Silkeborg A/S, expanding its range of dairy processing solutions.
Bosch finalises Tecsor acquisition
03 September, 2013Bosch Packaging Technology has finalised the acquisition of the assets of French company Tecsor Machines et Systémes SAS. Agreements for the acquisition were signed in June 2013. The purchase price has not been disclosed.
Partnership showcases materials handling solutions
06 August, 2013element14 and TE Connectivity have partnered to showcase the latest materials handling and industrial control products and technologies for customers in the Asia-Pacific region.
Capitol Ingredients acquired by IMCD Group
05 August, 2013Sydney-based specialty ingredients distributor Capitol Ingredients Australia has been acquired by IMCD Group. Capitol will be consolidated with staff from the IMCD Personal Care team and will run as a separate division of IMCD ANZ.
Amcor announces demerger with packaging distribution business
02 August, 2013Amcor has announced it will demerge its AAPD business. Amcor’s directors say the demerger will enhance shareholder value by enabling each company to better pursue its own growth agendas and strategic priorities.
Marel adds Carnitech’s mixing and grinding back into its portfolio
15 July, 2013The Icelandic fish, poultry and meat equipment, systems and further processing company Marel has strengthened its market position by acquiring the mixing and grinding sections of Carnitech for EU1.5 million.
Conference to explore the French Paradox
12 July, 2013The French Paradox and the complex relationship between wine consumption and health will be the focus of WineHealth 2013, which will be held from 18 to 20 July in Sydney.
Gruppo Campari acquires Copack
03 July, 2013Gruppo Campari has acquired the business assets of Copack Beverage, a leading Australian contract beverage packer, for $20 million.
Pro-Pac acquires Eco Food Pack
21 June, 2013Pro-Pac Packaging has announced it will purchase the business and assets of Eco Food Pack Australia, a Sydney-based company that develops and sells food packaging trays for the fresh meat, seafood and poultry industries.
Bosch to acquire Tecsor
17 June, 2013Bosch Packaging Technology has announced it plans to acquire the assets of Tecsor Machines et Systèmes SAS for an undisclosed amount. The two companies signed agreements for the acquisition on 11 June.
NZ bioactive milk protein launches in Japan
12 June, 2013Quantec has signed a distribution and supply agreement with Kanematsu Chemicals Corporation to distribute Quantec’s patented IDP complex of bioactive milk proteins throughout Japan.
Business as usual for BSI, despite NCSI acquisition
31 May, 2013BSI, the world’s first National Standards Body, has acquired NCSI from the National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia. NCSI’s business will be combined with BSI to form BSI incorporating NCSI.
Largest US pork processor sold to Shuanghui
30 May, 2013Smithfield Foods has been acquired by Chinese company Shuanghui International Holdings. Shuanghui is the majority shareholder of Henan Shuanghui Investment & Development, China’s largest meat processing enterprise.
Emhart Glass named as O-I preferred supplier
15 May, 2013Emhart Glass and Owens-Illinois (O-I) have signed an agreement naming Emhart as O-I’s preferred supplier of glass-forming machinery and equipment to all of O-I’s plants around the world.
