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Tetra Pak report looks at super leaders and how brands can thrive in a digital world

The report shows that third-party, user-generated content is becoming increasingly important, often more powerful than direct communications from brands.
September 6, 2017
The Tetra Pak 2017 Index, produced by Tetra Pak, Vernon Hills, Ill., focuses on Super Leaders, a newly-defined digital community of early adopters and brand amplifiers, and reveals how brands can focus their digital strategies on engaging this new generation of influencers.
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Ardo acquires VLM Foods, broadens frozen fruit portfolio

The combination with Ardo’s leadership in sustainable agriculture, quality processing and product innovation capabilities will allow VLM Foods to accelerate its market penetration and provide Ardo with a strong North American platform.
September 6, 2017
European frozen food processor Ardo acquired a majority stake in VLM Foods, Canada, and a controlling stake in Compañia Frutera La Paz S.A., a Costa Rica-based frozen pineapple producer.
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Sappi announces $165M paper machine rebuild at Skowhegan, ME facility

This investment on Paper Machine No. 1 at Somerset Mill in Skowhegan, Maine, establishes a strong platform for growth in paper-based packaging.
September 6, 2017
Sappi Ltd., Boston, announced a $165 million capital project to expand its North American manufacturing capabilities and flexibility to include a variety of consumer packaging products.
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C.H. Robinson acquires Milgram & Co.

Milgram provides customs brokerage and freight forwarding and surface transportation and warehousing services to 3,500 active customers.
September 5, 2017
C.H. Robinson, Minneapolis, acquired Milgram & Co. Ltd., a Canada-based provider of freight forwarding, customs brokerage and surface transportation.
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Arla Foods expands in Ghana

The move by Arla is in line with the company’s business strategy, Good Growth 2020, which aims to develop new markets for Arla’s products outside the EU to improve the milk price for the 11,200 farmer-owners who own the company.
September 5, 2017
Arla Foods, Basking Ridge, N.J., is adding another market to its Sub-Saharan Africa business region by establishing a new sales and packaging facility in Ghana.
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DuPont, Dow Chemical complete merger

DowDuPont is a holding company with three divisions—agriculture, materials science and specialty products.
September 1, 2017
The Dow Chemical Co., Midland, Mich., completed its merger with DuPont, Wilmington, Del.
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