September 23, 2023

SMART LABEL WINNERS BRING NEXT GEN INNOVATION ON TO THE STAGE OF HOST 2023

From incorporating sustainability into products right from the design phase, thanks to ecodesign and the utilization of reusable or recyclable materials, to obtaining environmental certifications. From increasingly intuitive user interfaces to digital services on online portals and in the cloud. These are just some of the distinguishing features of the 26 solutions that, due to

Albert Maltings implements the Digital Factory Portal

Digital Industry Platform – DFP, the latest solution developed by Montelektro, one of the leading automation companies in the food and beverage sector, has been recently successfully implemented in the Albert Maltings plant in Ruisbroek, Belgium. With a project that digitalizes production in this malting plant, Montelektro continues its long-term cooperation with one of its biggest

Landbell Group publishes first sustainability report 

Sustainability disclosures confirm the company’s commitment to responsible business practices and follow GRI Standards.  Today, Landbell Group, a global service provider for environmental and chemical compliance, published its sustainability report for 2022. The report reaffirms the company’s commitment to progressing with its sustainability initiative. Its sustainability disclosures are also reported with reference to the Global

PML Seafrigo poised for growth

Following the recent announcement that PML is now part of the Seafrigo Group, Seafrigo Regional CEO Jason Spencer-Knox and PML Seafrigo Director Mike Parr shed more light on the acquisition and itssignificance for clients seeking a global logistics chain solution for perishable goods. With Seafrigo enjoying a 47-year heritage, and PML celebrating its 20th anniversary

Andreas Renschler succeeds Jörg Kampmeyer on the Supervisory Board of GEA Group AG

Andreas Renschler, former member of the Management Board of both Daimler AG and Volkswagen AG, joins the Supervisory Board of GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft as a new member by appointment of Düsseldorf Local Court effective September 1, 2023. He will then stand for election by the shareholders at the upcoming Annual General Meeting next year. Born

Freshworks appoints Johanna Jackman as CPO

Freshworks Inc., (NASDAQ: FRSH) today announced the appointment of Johanna Jackman as the company’s new Chief People Officer (CPO). Johanna joins the executive team and reports to Freshwork’s Chief Executive Officer Girish Mathrubootham and President Dennis Woodside. Jackman will be responsible for the company’s global human resources strategy and operations, which oversees HR business partnerships, talent

Marijo Pesic becomes Director Product Management Rail Europe at Hellmann

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics is pleased to announce that Marijo Pesic has joined the company as Director Product Management Rail Europe. In this newly created position, he is responsible for the strategic development of all European intermodal transport in combination with rail. Hellmann’s goal is to further develop rail freight within Europe as an important part of

Nestlé to acquire a majority stake in premium chocolate company in Brazil

Nestlé has announced an agreement with Advent International to acquire a majority stake in Grupo CRM, a premium chocolate player in Brazil. Grupo CRM operates a successful direct-to-consumer model, with more than 1 000 chocolate boutiques under the Kopenhagen and Brasil Cacau brands and a strong, growing online presence. The transaction is expected to close

Apples, VOG aims to consolidate its position in the Asian market

At Asia Fruit Logistica, the focus is on varietal innovation and the success of RedPop® in the FarEast and South East Asia. Prospects for Thailand and India are excellent Asian markets are becoming more and more promising for VOG, thanks in particular to its wide, innovative assortment of varieties and brands, which makes the South

Asela, a former MJF Kid, shone bright at the Culinary Art Food Expo 2023!

Asela, a former student at the MJF Kids Centre now turned talented Commis Chef, secured an impressive 2nd Place in the Live Cooking Seafood Challenge – B4 Category, held from 9th -11th June 2023. Asela is a rising star at the Shangri-La Hotel Colombo, who secured an impressive 2nd place in the Live Cooking Seafood

Protega Global launches new peak season e-guide

Protega, an award-winning sustainable packaging company providing innovative solutionsincluding Hexcel wrap and Hexafil paper, recently partnered with Planet Mark to set a target ofreaching carbon neutrality by 2029. Protega Global Ltd, a leading manufacturer and supplier of sustainable packaging, has gotcustomers covered for the advent of the peak season for packaging by launching an easy-to-followonline

Siemens boosts participant strength in its training programs with a focus on digitalization and sustainability

More than 1,500 apprentices and participants in work-study programs in Germany will start their careers at Siemens on September 1. Despite the scarcity of applicants in the country’s apprenticeship market, this number has significantly increased compared to the previous year (2022: 1,300; 15 percent increase). For a while now, there has been an imbalance between

Fi Asia Thailand 2023: Explore new business opportunities

Fi Asia Thailand 2023 unveils a great opportunity to join the global F&B community from the 20th to the 22nd of September. This year’s event is co-located with Vitafoods Asia, giving you access to a wider range of suppliers in the F&B and nutraceutical industries. Seamless Connections: The event’s match-making platform ensures one to connect

Almond Board enters fall with new team

Half the Almond Board of California’s 10-member board of directors began their new terms on 1st of August, as Alexi Rodriguez of Caruthers, California-based Campos Brothers Farms was re-elected as chairwoman. Alicia Rockwell of Blue Diamond Growers was chosen as the new vice chairwoman. “Our industry continues to endure hard times,” Rodriguez said. “This board

Africa to achieve self-sufficiency in food

China will allocate more resources to Africa’s industrialization and agricultural production, as well as train thousands of African students in their professional skills. This is what Chinese President Xi Jinping promised to African leaders at the end of the BRICS summit in Johannesburg (August 21-24). “China will leverage its resources to support Africa in growing

iPRO enters new strategic partnership with UK travel store WHSmith

iPRO, the renowned International Agency for Research on Cancer continues its global expansion with a much-anticipated launch into UK WHSmith travel stores. Building on iPRO Hydrate’s recent successful entry into WHSmith airport stores in Spain, Ireland, Italy and Brussels, the partnership marks a significant milestone for the rapidly growing company. Partnering with WHSmith, a trusted household name in mass

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