A new report from global beverage research specialist Canadean
suggests that the market for PET packaging is set to grow at an
even greater speed thanks to the global increase in bottled water
sales.
Amcor's European packaging operations have come under the
microscope following a rash of profit warnings from global
companies with European operations. But analysts believe that the
company's strong presence in the food...
Stora Enso, one of the world's leading forest industry companies,
will move its Asia-Pacific headquarters from Singapore to China's
economic centre, Shanghai, the company's chief executive officer
announced today.
An international consortium has been formed to provide a low-cost
active RFID-based labelling system which will provide a major boost
to food production logistics and tracking.
An agressive promotional campaign by rival Heinz has forced
Ireland's Hibernia Foods to extend the range of Entenmann's and
Sara Lee products it produces under licence for the European
market. But the range extension was...
Alcan, the Canada-based aluminium packaging specialist, has reached
a non-binding agreement in principle with Norsk Hydro to purchase
VAW Packaging (FlexPac) for approximately €345 million.
Swedish-based packaging group Tetra Laval has urged the European
Commission to speed up its decision making process regarding the
€1.7bn proposal to buy up French plastic bottle maker, Sidel.
Tetra Pak Materials, the leading global manufacturer in aseptic
food package converting, has received the Total Productive
Maintenance Excellence award for its factory operations in Denton,
Texas, US.
Spain's Acorex, a group of vegetable co-operatives based in the
region of Extremadura, is to invest €13 million in a new tomato
processing plant in the town of Vivares.
Polymer company Cargill Dow has a new partner in Italy to help
service the European food packaging industry. The companies are
working together to offer thermoformed packaging to the bakery and
convenience food markets made from NatureWorks'...
Swedish-based Frigoscandia Equipment, which provides freezing
technology for the food processing industry, has launched a new
spiral freezer line at the IPA exhibition taking place in Paris
this week.
Crown Cork and Seal has extended its packaging know-how to man's
best friend with a pet food container with a peelable lid which
allows dogs (and cats) to eat directly from the package. The
packaging was created for French food...
The IPA and Emballage exhibitions opened up their doors in Paris
yesterday. And the FoodProductionDaily.com team is at the
show to reveal all the highlights, including the latest topics,
products and technologies from the food processing...
Researchers in Spain are currently working on a project to improve
and optimise vibrating tables that are frequently used in the food
industry. Based at the Public University of Navarre (Basque
Country), the project was undertaken...
A revolutionary new pourer which sits neatly inside the neck of a
bottle and pops out when necessary has been created by Israeli
company Dania Plastics - and it will probably be popping up on
supermarket shelves very soon.
Long-time rivals in the household goods market Clorox and P&G
are to join forces in the food wrap sector via a new joint venture
which will see P&G apply its research and development skills to
Clorox' Glad wrap brand.
German developer and manufacturer of cutters and slicers for the
food industry Treif has launched a new automatic tray-feeder line
at the IPA & EMBALLAGE 2002 exhibition taking place in Paris
this week from 18 to 22 November.
A recent survey by the UK's Institute of Packaging shows that
salaries in the industry have risen steadily over the last few
years, but that there are still major disparities between men and
women when it comes to pay.
A Kansas State University microbiologist is using a series of
ground breaking methods which it is claimed will help to facilitate
the detection of E. coli and other foodborne pathogens in processed
foods.
In Canada, the Ontario government is investing in two projects to
increase the competitiveness of Ontario's egg and apple industries
as part of a programme to improve the efficiency of the regions
food production industry.
Krispy Kreme, the US doughnut manufacturer and retailer is heading
to Europe with 25 stores planned in the UK over the next five
years. Spain is also on its hit list, but cracking the rest of
Europe may prove a tough task.
Kliklok Woodman has recently developed a high speed Ready Meal line
for the European market, which handles ready meal trays at speeds
of 250 packs per minute.
After launching the biggest food recall in US history, Wampler
Foods, owned by Pilgrim's Pride, has announced that its Franconia,
Pennsylvania plant has been reopened.
Recent research work carried out at the Trollhättan/Uddevalla
University College in Sweden suggests that, although consumers feel
a commitment towards the environment, this is not enough to make
them choose eco-labelled food products.
The Spanish manufacturing facility of leading PET bottle producer
Amcor PET Packaging Europe/Asia has been awarded the
internationally recognised ISO 14001 certification.
Klockner Pentaplast, the global films provider, has announced that
its subsidiary, Montabaur, has acquired Neoplastica of Porto,
Portugal for an undisclosed sum.
In India some 36 proposals to establish business parks have been
given the go-ahead as the country rapidly forges ahead with plans
to develop its food processing industry
Smurfit-Stone, the US-based global packaging provider, has said it
will streamline its containerboard mill and container systems as
part of the integration of the recently acquired Stevenson
corrugating medium mill and other assets...
Increasing paranoia over asbestos claims in the US has led Finnish
processing and packaging machinery manufacturer, Metso, to issue a
statement claiming that it does not believe that any asbestos suits
will be brought against it.
The United States Department of Agriculture has implemented a
long-awaited standard for the production and distribution of
organic foods, mirroring specific European legislation already
introduced.
As part of its strategy for sustainable growth, DuPont has
announced actions aimed at enhancing its position in the highly
competitive global coatings industry.
Nampak has announced that it plans to expand its packaging
operations beyond the low growth South African domestic market and
will initially drive its future growth by concentrating on its
European operations.
A chocolate cake made using ingredients from Fairtrade, the UK
organisation which guarantees fair prices for producers in some of
the world's poorest regions, is the latest own label product launch
by the UK's Co-op Group.
UK packaging equipment provider Packaging Automation has provided
processing equipment which is helping a Hull-based food
manufacturer meet a large order for ready meals with the Safeway
supermarket chain.
French Cork and wine barrel maker, Sabate Diosos, has revealed
plans to restore the profitability of its closures division, which
has been suffering losses in recent years.
Ranpak has introduced the proprietary new AccuFill voidfill
measurement system, designed to provide enhanced protective
packaging technology, which it is previewing at the PackExp
International show in Chicago this week.
US and European biotechnology companies are making concerted
efforts to fight a US state ballot initiative that will require new
labelling standards for genetically-modified foods in the US.
PackExpo International 2002, which runs from 3 to 7 November, will
be showcasing all the latest from the packaging industry, when it
opens its doors in Chicago, US.
Anglo-Dutch consumer products group Unilever has today posted a 68
per cent increase in third-quarter 2002 net profits of euro 803
million and boosted its full year outlook for core earnings per
share to growth in the "high-teens",...
