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Research Institute for Packaging

The FINANCIAL -- Nestlé announced the creation of the Nestlé Institute of Packaging Sciences, dedicated to the discovery and development of functional, safe and environmentally friendly packaging solutions. This is a step further to achieve the Company’s commitment to make 100% of its packaging recyclable or reusable by ...

EBRD Extends its Mandate in Greece

The FINANCIAL -- The shareholders of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) have agreed to extend the Bank’s mandate in Greece until ...

New Private Sector Guidance on Tackling Modern Slavery Risks

The FINANCIAL -- Practical guidance designed to support the private sector in the fight against modern slavery has been launched by a group of development finance institutions (DFIs). The guidance ...

Convenience Is Key in Last-Mile Delivery Around the World

The FINANCIAL -- Getting consumers their packages when and where they want them in a cost-effective way is a global need, but shipping solutions vary by region. Online shopping is growing rapidly, ...

Financial Development and Inclusion in Viet Nam

The FINANCIAL -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $100 million policy-based loan to develop Viet Nam’s finance sector, aiming to support long-term economic growth and tackle rising ...

Ukraine Exported Over 19 mln Tonnes of Grains

The FINANCIAL -- Since the beginning of 2018/19 MY (July 1), and as of December 5, Ukraine already supplied nearly 19.1 mln tonnes of grain crops on foreign markets, an increase of almost 9.2% ...

ADB Signs First Alternative Procurement Arrangement for Enhanced Procurement Efficiency

The FINANCIAL -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed its first Alternative Procurement Arrangement (APA) with the World Bank, allowing procedures on cofinanced projects to follow a single ...

Holiday Joy with Mobile Gifting Truck

The FINANCIAL -- FedEx Corp. is unveiling a unique way to help customers deliver joy following a recent survey that uncovered the emotional connection consumers have with both sending and receiving ...

Boeing, ELG Carbon Fibre Find New Life for Airplane Structure Material

The FINANCIAL -- Boeing and ELG Carbon Fibre today announced a partnership to recycle excess aerospace-grade composite material, which will be used by other companies to make products such as ...

Mondelēz International Expands its Global Technical Center in Wroclaw, Poland

The FINANCIAL -- Mondelēz International announced a new investment in its Global Technical Center in Wroclaw, Poland. Only 1.5 years after the center opening, the company invested a further $5 ...