Archives for May 22, 2002

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Nina Plastics expands manufacturing operation

Nina Plastics, a US-based manufacturer of food packaging items, has purchased a Novoflex printing press and a Varex blown film line from Windmoeller and Hoelscher, a German based supplier of premium equipment with domestic operations in the US.

Sara Lee closes four US bakeries

Sara Lee has announced it will close four US bakeries in a move to cut costs and eliminate excess manufacturing capacity.

Heinz and Conagra launch new ketchup packaging

Heinz and Conagra Foods went head-to-head in the US this week when they simultaneously unveiled new inverted squeeze ketchup bottles designed to pour ketchup from the bottom.

Tyson Foods completes bacon plant buy

US-based Tyson Foods has announced the company has completed its purchase of a bacon processing facility in Omaha, Nebraska, from Millard Refrigerated Services.

Stora Enso investing in Germany and Russia

Stora Enso, the Finnish paper and packaging company, has approved a €70 million investment in the Baienfurt Mill in Germany to improve productivity and serve growing market demand. The investment will increase the Folding Boxboard (FBB) capacity by 35...