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Packaging materials firm Ahlstrom has announced that it is to demerge its Label and Processing business to focus on other
Finnish foodservice packaging group Huhtamaki has unveiled its new “Mmm” range of paper food containers for the on-the-go market The
Payne has outlined plans to position itself as a supplier of ‘total packaging’ after appointing Martin Dallas from Amcor as
A unique bread ingredient technology developed by CSM Bakery Supplies reduces rework and waste during production to achieve cost savings
Elesa will have an intriguing selection of new products on its stand at the PPMA Exhibition on 27-29 September at
Nestle is strengthening its production capacity in Europe, investing more than SFr54 million (Eu45 million) to extend its Purina pet
Raisio, the Finnish foods and functional food ingredients manufacturer famous for its Benecol brand, has divided its Brands Division. The
Ukrainian confectionery manufacturer Roshen has commenced production at a new Eur59 million factory at Vinnytsia. With a production capacity of
Matcon Pacific, a leading provider of material processing solutions for high-value powders used in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, food, plastics,
H. J. Heinz Company and CEVA Logistics, the non-asset based supply chain management company, have announced a five-year Oceanfreight contract.
Holland-based Yparex claims that it is the first supplier in the packaging industry to develop and commercialise bio-based adhesive tie
Swedish airline Malmö Aviation has launched new breakfast boxes made from compostable paperboard from Iggesund The new boxes are made
Paper manufacturer Arjowiggins has launched a label made from 100% recyclable materials for the packaging paper market t claims to
HiE 2012 Frankfurt, booth D2, 13th to 15th November: Kaneka Pharma Europe presents new application forms for Ubiquinol (Kaneka QHTM)
Sewtec has launched a servo robotic palletiser to complete its portfolio of end of line equipment that provides tailored automated
French industrial designer Petit Romain has created a Heineken cube concept Romain imagined enjoying Heineken out of a square bottle
Food packaging specialist’s ultra modern production facility is operational and geared to meet highest hygiene, quality and environmental standards FærchPlast
NACCO Materials Group (NMHG) has announced the proposed acquisition of assets and facilities of Barloworld Handling UK by Briggs Equipment
Packaging kit manufacturer Schubert UK, a subsidiary of Gerhard Schubert, will be celebrating 10 years of business in the UK
Potter Group Logistics, one of the UK’s leading logistics service providers for specialist goods, has just received its BRC Global
Strong performances in emerging markets have helped Diageo to achieve organic growth of 6% in net sales to £10.76 billion
UK fresh produce company AKP Group has invested nearly £3 million into making northern Lincolnshire a central hub for the
Eden Springs, Europe’s leading workplace drinks provider, has taken another important step in the roll-out of its hot beverage portfolio
Few cereal bars deserve their healthy image, as new research from Which? reveals high levels of fat, sugar and calories.
Based on its recent research on the soy ingredients market, Frost & Sullivan has presented Fitorex with the 2012 European
The Weidenhammer Packaging Group (WPG), a leading supplier of rigid, attractively labelled packaging for consumer goods in Europe, is presenting
Greencore Group has acquired International Cuisine, a private label chilled ready meal business, from the Hain Daniels Group in the
Premier Foods has agreed to sell its sweet spreads and jellies business, including the Hartley’s, Robertson’s, Frank Cooper, Keiller, Gales
UK regional brewer Adnams has increased operating profit by 5.5% to £857,000 on turnover up 5.1% to £25.7 million for
Heineken has reported a 4.5% organic increase in revenue to Eur8.8 billion for the first half of 2012, driven by
The eclipse range of tray sealers has been developed to set new standards for reliability, ruggedness and return on investment
Loma Systems is launching its next generation CW3 Checkweigher and IQ3+ Metal Detector Combination machine. This compact and versatile machine
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Following eighteen years of complex negotiations, Russia has become a member of the World Trade Organisation (WTO). This long-awaited moment
Carlsberg Group has acquired a 12.1% stake in Baltika Breweries for an undisclosed sum to increase its ownership of the
Patrick Ricard, chairman of Pernod Ricard, has died suddenly. He was part of the French and international drinks group since
John Nicolson is to become as independent non-executive director of AG Barr, the UK branded soft drinks group. He replaces
Invopak have launched a complete new range of plastic tubs and buckets designed to provide customers with a number of
The demands on packaging performance can sometimes be high, especially in the food industry – and a new project for
Invopak is delighted to announce its latest Distribution Agreement – a partnership with Warsaw based Plast Service Pack (PSP) estimated
Orkla has taken a significant step towards becoming a pure play branded consumer goods company by agreeing to acquire the
The UK’s traditional smoked fish industry is to benefit from European and industry funding to promote awareness and increase sales
Barry Callebaut, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality cocoa and chocolate, has begun training members of five farmer cooperatives in
Maurizio Brusadelli (pictured) has been appointed as president of Kraft Foods UK & Ireland, replacing Nick Bunker, who is leaving the
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