Russian confectionery firm Samoilova will buy more of its
ingredients from domestic producers, in a move that signals the
growing quality of the Russian ingredients market, reports
Angela Drujinina.
Ametek Drexelbrook's has released its DR7000 series and DR7100
series of instruments for the continuous measuring of liquid levels
during processing or storage.
German-based Siegwerk said it will acquire SICPA's packaging ink
division for an undisclosed sum to become the world's secondlargest
manufacturer of packaging ink.
VIP Foods has introduced a new organic line of frozen vegetables
using its patented SteamWorks packaging process, which allows
customers to steam cook the food directly in a microwave.
The demand for newer, flashier packaging, especially for
foodstuffs, has spurred the demand for the services of contract
packagers, said Frost & Sullivan in a new analysis of the North
American market.
Bosch Rexroth's latest version of its Varioflow conveyor provides a
system for channelling product between machines in food processing
and food packaging plants.
In an interview with FoodProductionDaily.com (FPD), Frost &
Sullivan packaging machinery specialist Kallol Bagchi talks about
the strategies food processors are using when sourcing their
equipment. He identifies 'one-stop'...
Israel has issued a kosher certificate to the Volshebnyi Kray
company, making it one of the first Russian vegetable oil suppliers
to have access to the internal Israeli market, Angela Drujinina
reports.
Kazan Fat Factory (KFF) has been producing mayonnaise for the
Tatarstan market for just over a year, and it is already becoming a
major influence, Angela Drujinina reports.
Meyn Food Processing Technology in Holland has released two new
poultry processing machines for sale, one to debone breasts, the
other to cut up bird parts.
Innovene, a BP subsidiary, has signed a $2bn (€1.6bn) agreement
with Delta International to build a plastics manufacturing plants
in Saudi Arabia targeting the Asian markets, including the food and
drink container sector.
Cape Systems Group announced yesterday it is entering the emerging
radio frequency identification (RFID) market with the introduction
of software designed to help companies place their tags in the best
location on their product.
A price-fixing investigation, an attempt to diversify its business,
a 33 per cent cut in orders from Wal-Mart and changes in the
European banana regime has led to Chiquita issuing an earnings
warning, reports Ahmed ElAmin.
A new EU survey on consumer attitudes supports proposed legislation
on improving the treatment of farm animals and the need for better
labelling, according to the European Commission.
ConAgra Foods has blamed higher pork and beef costs and the
company's failure to compensate by raising prices sufficiently as
the main reasons for lowering its profits forecast by about
one-third for the fiscal fourth quarter...
A new flow meter system aims to help dairies, farms and food
processing operations be more efficient in measuring the amount of
waste water they discharge from their activities.
While exports of aluminium foil from Europe rose 11 per cent at the
start of this year, internal demand decreased by 1.9 per cent,
according to statistics released yesterday by an industry
association.
Rock-Tenn has completed the acquisition of the assets of Gulf
States' Paperboard and Packaging, including 11 folding carton
plants that primarily serve the food packaging, food service and
pharmaceutical and health and beauty...
UK-based Stanelco said yesterday it has acquired Biotec, a company
based in Germany that makes starch-based polymer packaging for the
food and pharmaceutical industries.
The US caps and closures market is forecast to grow to $676m
(€551m) in 2011 from revenues of $598m (€488m) in 2004 with
consumer preference forcing the industry to switch to plastic from
metal and glass, according to projections...
The EU has lost a battle at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) to
restrict the import of cheap frozen, salted chicken cuts from
Thailand and Brazil through punitive tarrifs.
Claricom, a provider of coding software for food processors and
packers, has created a new consultancy unit to help companies to
mark, manage and track their goods from the factory to the
customer.
Business is booming for UK-based Turbo Systems, which makes
machinery mainly for bakery, ready meal and dairy processors in UK
and across Europe, reports Ahmed ElAmin.
Faced with tough market conditions and mounting losses, Graphic
Packaging said yesterday it will close its Centralia, Illinois
laminations plant in the third quarter of 2005 and raise prices for
its board and resin products.
InkSure Technologies announced yesterday it has been awarded two
key US patents related to the company's ongoing development of
chipless radio frequency tags that can be printed on a product,
reports Ahmed ElAmin.
Finland's packaging mills are back in production today (1 June)
after a two-week strike, while the rest of the country's pulp and
paper sector remains in an extended lockout, reports Ahmed
ElAmin.
Dutch retailer Albert Heijn is launching a bread carrying a
cholesterol-lowering health claim based on its oat beta-glucan
content, writes Dominique Patton.
From today the plastics packing industry will be able to give more
consistent prices to buyers if they are able to successfully hedge
their bets on the London Metal Exchange (LME)against volatile
polymer prices, reports Ahmed ElAmin.
Worldwide sales of nanotechnology products to the food and beverage
packaging sector jumped to US$860m (€687.5m) in 2004 from US$150m
(€120m) in 2002, according to a new study by consultant Helmut
Kaiser.
As part of its global restructuring, Owens-Illinois (O-I) will
close its plant in Dusseldorf, Germany, and reduce capacity at its
food container facility in Reims, France, the packaging giant
announced yesterday.
The leading US food maker Kraft Foods is putting its weight behind
the increasingly popular South Beach diet, launching a new line of
foods for people following the regime, reports Lorraine
Heller.
The plastic container market for beverages in the US will grow 4.8%
annually to 71 billion units in 2008 while the market for plastic
food bottles will grow 4.9% annually to 11.1 billion units in 2008,
according to a study by the...
A lack of government support could undermine the remarkable growth
in the bioplastics sector before companies gain a foothold in the
marketplace, an industry expert has warned.
A former UK manufacturing company has found another use for its
radio frequency technology - sealing plastic tray packages of
perishable food for supermarkets, retailers and grocers.
An innovative fresh food weigher that combines multihead weighing
with a linear design allows processors to manually feed products in
order to ensure product consistency.
Six months after its acquisition of Owens-Illinois' plastics unit,
Graham Packaging has reported a net loss of $11.5 million (€ 9.1
million) for the first quarter of this year, even though net sales
increased by 138 per cent...
New supply chain management certification promises to equip
suppliers and manufacturers with the necessary knowledge to
navigate complex new custom regulations in the US, writes
Anthony Fletcher.
A new recycling plant in Brazil is the first in the world that can
separate the aluminium and plastic components used in packaging
cartons, according to Alcoa, a joint partner in the project.
The CBI is demanding a moratorium on business tax increases
following the publication of a survey that shows a drop in overall
confidence within UK manufacturing.
Cereal bar makers looking to slash carbohydrate and sugar levels
could find the solution in a new 'rebalance system' from sweetener
supplier Tate & Lyle, the company claims, writes Lindsey
Partos.
Lubricant firms can now apply for the EU Eco-label if their product
has a low impact on the environment, something that could appeal to
manufacturers keen to increase their green credentials.
Novelis has been named the 2004 Rexam European supplier of the year
in recognition of the firm's performance in quality, service, and
technology, writes Anthony Fletcher.
A range of additives that allow extruders to improve melt strength,
increase throughput and reduce costs when processing polyester
resins has received FDA sanction for food-contact packaging
applications.
German firm AB Enzymes has launched a new enzyme preparation which
claims to extend the shelf life of baked goods and significantly
reduce manufacturers' production costs, reports Lorraine
Heller.
A rugged, high-impact resistant packaging application has been
developed for suppliers wanting to minimise breakage and waste
during shipping and transporting.