Amcor to have a bigger foothold in the US with Bemis acquisition
Amcor has announced it will acquire Bemis in the US for $5.25bn, with the transaction expected to be complete by Q1, 2019.
Archives for August 9, 2018
Sweet anniversary
Polo, the mint with the hole, hits 70
Originally produced by Rowntrees of York, the compact mint survived the war and rationing to become an iconic brand.
Cocoa production
Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire seek $1.2bn loan to revitalize cocoa industries
Cash injection will go towards attracting youth into the industry and building new cocoa factories and processing facilities.
Cannabis market
Former Wrigley gum CEO invests in medical marijuana; becomes chairman of Surterra Wellness’ board
The former head of Wrigley chewing gum company, William Wrigley, Jr., has been named the chairman of Surterra Wellness’s board of directors after investing $65m in the medical marijuana company.
News in brief
Keto Bars' new high-fat, low-carb Chocolate Mint Bar hits the sweetspot
Independent company produces snack-bar range with exact types of ingredients that ketogenic dieters crave.