Snapple ups packaging capabilities
Snapple Beverage Group, headquartered in New York, US, is deploying InterchangeDigital's Parts management and workflow solution to enhance its packaging capabilities.
Archives for September 4, 2002
European packaging sector steadies
US Standard & Poor's Rating Services has said that Europe's packaging sector is starting to see the benefits of restructuring activities filter through, with some groups benefiting from higher selling prices and better cost efficiencies, according to...
ABF poised for US manufacturing growth
Associated British Foods, one of Europe's largest food conglomerates, has chosen Denver, Colorado, as the headquarters and manufacturing hub for its newly established US bakery operations.
Foods for the Future
Adding to the increasing body of evidence that suggests chocolate may be beneficial to the health comes new research that reveals this 'ultimate temptation' may help fight off cancer and heart disease, and, with a certain irony, might be effective as...
EC recycling objectives increased
The European Parliament yesterday approved by an overwhelming majority a motion to raise the proposed amount of packaging waste that should be recycled from 55 per cent to 65 per cent.
Malaysia as halal food hub?
Malaysia plans to set up a halal food conglomerate with companies from China and the Middle East to promote the country as a hub for the processing and packaging of Muslim food.
Molins readies for aquisitions
Molins, the UK packaging equipment provider, is aiming to lead consolidation in the packaging machinery industry after returning its own division to the black in the first half.
Hershey sale put on hold
The sale of the leading US chocolate bar maker Hershey Foods has been put on hold in order to allow the courts to assess the likely social and economic impact of the disposal. But will the restrictions likely to be imposed on the sale put off...