Graham Packaging has reported a significant gain in operating
income for its first quarter of 2003, reflecting increased sales
and gains from restructuring, but continues to run at a loss.
US packaging equipment provider Pearson Packaging Systems has
launched the Pearson Carton Combining System, which is designed to
combine beverage and other cartons in order to simplify conveying
and palletising.
Developed for Pati Prestige, French Group Mecaplastic has launched
a new packaging concept for ultra fresh traditional pastry under
modified atmosphere.
ELAU, the German provider of drives and controllers for the
packaging industry, says that it is optimistic for 2003 following a
healthy jump in sales for last year. The company says that it is
now aiming for sales double digit sales...
Following the possible outbreak of avian influenza in Germany last
week, the European Commission has decided to reinforce the control
measures already enforced by German authorities.
Windmoeller & Hoelscher Corporation, the US division of German
based Windmoller and Holscher, will exhibit its latest 3-layer
Varex blown film line at this year's NPE in Chicago.
Superfos has initiated an extensive branding campaign to
communicate the company's new profile as a leading packaging
manufacturer in Europe, following a restructuring from an
industrial conglomerate into a dedicated packaging...
The US Government's food safety leader, Elsa Murano, has said that
despite irradiation being an effective way to maintain the safety
of meats, companies are still slow on the uptake because the system
often remains prohibitively...
Alcan has confirmed further details of the acquisition of shares in
the Flexible Packaging Division of Hydro Aluminium Deutschland,
which allow the company to expand into the European packaging
market.
SWF Companies has launched the TF 400V, which is said to provide
automatic tray forming solutions for hundreds of designs and is
capable of producing up to 3600 trays per hour.
A discovery by US scientists could mean the end of salads browning
at the edges shortly after opening. According to the Senesco
Technologies, the discovery could have a major impact on the $2
billion (€1.76) bagged salad industry...
The European Commission believes that the results of the Electronic
Identification of Animals project, published this week, confirm the
feasibility of electronically tagging cattle, sheep and goats.
In Australia, Amcor has launched a new closure, the Self-Piercing
Sipper Cap, which is said to be make drinking from push-pull
closures a simpler and less messy business.
ProPak China 2003 has been rescheduled to 3 - 5 September 2003 from
its original dates of 8 - 11 July 2003 because of the current
threat caused by the outbreak of SARS in the Asia-Pacific region.
Food Safe, a wholly owned subsidiary of publicly traded Aquentium,
has filed a patent application with the United States Patent and
Trademark Office for its proprietary food sanitisation process.
Alcan has said that it has completed the acquisition of VAW
Flexible Packaging from Norsk Hydro for approximately €345 million
euro, following approval of the deal from the EU Commission.
It is often said that you can get almost anything in New York,
especially when it comes to food. One new addition to this
ever-growing list of delicacies is reduced carb/high fibre bread,
which came onto the market this month.
SWF Companies has launched a new line of automated case packing
solutions for a variety of applications within the snack food and
baked goods industries.
S&L Catering, a manufacturer of packaged sandwiches based in
West Yorkshire, UK, has turned out to ULMA to upgrade its sandwich
packaging capabilities.
The CIAA has welcomed the appointment of 162 observers from
candidate countries into the European Parliament marked a
significant step forward towards full integration and the
strengthening of EU legislation.
APV's new whey and permeate drying method launched earlier this
year has won European FoodTec Award 2003 for the implementation of
technical innovation within the dairy industry.
The snack industry is set to be revolutionised after Dairy group
Arla Foods and sugar manufacturer Nordzucker finally began
production of the sweetener Gaio tagatose.
DS Smith, the international packaging manufacturer and office
products wholesaler, has released an update prior to its year end
on 30 April 2003 results to say that it is expecting a
substantially better performance than was first...
Stora Enso, the world's largest producer of paper and paperboard,
yesterday said that the market for its paper-based products appears
to be picking up following the end of the war in Iraq.
A new technology which produces mozzarella cheese in ribbons rather
than blocks could give Ireland-based Glanbia Cheese a major
competitive advantage in the European pizza cheese market.
A new Danish milk-based snack has been launched in Saudi Arabia.
The product, called Hayya, is aimed to provide kids with a
healthier alternative to chocolate.
Leading Danish packagingspecialist Færch Plast headquartered in
Holstebro, Denmark, isincorporating NatureWorks' PLA into its
packaging line which servicesEuropean food industries.
Hayssen Packaging Technologies, a major manufacturer of vertical
and horizontal flexible packaging systems, has renamed its Thetford
UK facility 'Hayssen Europe Ltd.'
A new alternative to the traditional egg wash for bakery products
has hit the market with ICI subsidiary National Starch &
Chemical launching Versa-Sheen glazing agent.
A new concept in freezing, called Cryoline, has been launched by
Linde in an effort to offer the fish industry better capabilities
to freeze seafood as soon after it is landed as possible.
Food Technology Service, one of the leading providers of
irradiation treatment for foods, has announced first quarter
results that reflect the continuing struggle of the food
irradiation sector in the US.
Ecolab, the global cleaning and pest elimination provider, has
announced record first quarter sales reflected largely by the
growth of its global foodservice markets.
Zip-Pak, the world leader in resealable technology for flexible
packaging solutions, has reported that construction of its new
multi-million euro manufacturing plant in Winschoten, The
Netherlands is on schedule.
Researchers in Finland have discovered a way of reinforcing
biodegradable packaging using natural fibres - a move that should
lead to increased applications for such packaging.
ADM Milling has made one of the first purchases of a newly launched
C-Cell Bread Imaging System in the UK aimed at assessing bread and
ingredients quality.
Melbourne will host two major packaging events from 30 September to
3 October 2003, for the Australian Packaging Machinery Association
and the Packaging Council of Australia.
Ishida Europe, a leading supplier of complete weighing and packing
line solutions, has announced the launch of a new range ofhigh
performance mid-range multihead weighers.
