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Robot use in the packaging industry has grown nearly 48 % among consumer packaged goods companies and 30 % in the life sciences/pharma sector. SP

The Ferrero Group has announced that the Belgian holding company CTH, a Ferrero affiliated company has reached a definitive agreement pursuant to which it will acquire Kelsen Group A.S. from Campbell Soup Company. SG

Bosch plans to sell its packaging machinery business, based in Waiblingen/Germany, to a newly incorporated entity managed by CVC Capital Partners (CVC). SP

In the first nine months of fiscal year 2018/19 (ended May 31, 2019), the Barry Callebaut Group, Zürich, grew its overall sales volume by 5% (+ 10.6% in Q3) to 1,589,181 tonnes. SG SP

Group consolidated first-quarter 2019/20 revenues of Südzucker AG decreased to € 1.68 (previous year: 1.74) bn. SG SP

Cargill Inc. is transforming its production site in Krefeld, Germany, from a corn to a wheat processing plant, representing an investment of USD 200 m. SG SP

After a good start to the year, the US soft drink and snack manufacturer PepsiCo Inc. again performed well in the second quarter thanks to its excellent snack business. Sales rose by 2.2% year-on-year to USD 16.5 bn (€ 14.7 bn). SG

Gelita AG, global market leader in the production of gelatine and collagen peptides, has expanded its gelling agent portfolio by presenting a world-first: agar-agar sheets. SP

The demand for sustainable packaging among consumers and brand owners all over the world is growing at an exponential rate, which in many cases drives the demand to replace plastic packaging. SG SP

The board of directors of Hochdorf Holding Ltd, together with the senior management team, has reviewed the group’s direction and the positioning of its subsidiaries. SP

Froneri has agreed to acquire the Noga Ice Creams LP, subject to regulatory approval. Noga is part of the Nestlé-owned business Osem Group. SG

The Barry Callebaut Group, Zürich, further anchors Barry Callebaut’s activities in Belgium by building a new Global Distribution Center (GDC) in Lokeren, Belgium. SG SP

The Swiss concern Nestlé SA has announced the launch of its Yes! snack bars in a new recyclable paper wrapper. SG

The Italian packaging machinery industry has confirmed its position as one of the most dynamic Italian manufacturing sectors. SP

Orkla Food Ingredients has signed and completed an agreement to purchase British fudge and toffee manufacturer Confection by Design Ltd., through its wholly-owned subsidiary NIC Enterprises Limited. SP