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Archives for March 19, 2012

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Smurfit Kappa says £98m investment to ensure continuity and quality of supply

19-Mar-2012
By Rory Harrington

Smurfit Kappa (SK) said a £98m (€118m) investment in one of its major paper mills will both boost and secure supply of materials for its entire packaging operations in the UK and Ireland.

Barry Callebaut hopes to improve quality cocoa supply with €33m sustainability initiative

19-Mar-2012
By Oliver Nieburg

Barry Callebaut is investing €33.2 (CHF 40m) over the next 10 years in a cocoa sustainability initiative it hopes will boost farm productivity, increase quality and improve farmer livelihoods.

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