Hormel Foods continues production
In the US, Hormel Foods has said that it is continuing production as normal at its Austin, Minnesota, food production facility following an explosion which injured five employees.
Archives for September 8, 2002
PEF announces packaging honours
The Packaging Education Forum will induct five packaging professionals into the Packaging Hall of Fame during its annual Packaging Leadership Awards ceremonies, held on 5 November, in conjunction with Pack Expo in Chicago.
Growth slows, but Hiestand remains optimistic
The impact of the strong Swiss franc meant that sales growth at bakery group Hiestand slowed slightly in the first six months, but the company maintains that it is in line for further growth, not least following a major new deal with the Coop.
Lonza sells US operation
Lonza has said that it is selling its fatty acid and glycerine operation in Painesville, Ohio, to US firm Twin Rivers Technologies for undisclosed terms, according to the Swiss-based chemicals and components company.
Nestlé, Cadbury still linked to Hershey
Hershey will find out on Wednesday whether its appeal against a court ruling postponing the sale of the confectionery group has been successful. In the meantime, rumours continue to circulate of a potential joint bid for the firm by Europe's Nestle...
Water, water everywhere...
Most consumers in the UK do not understand the risks of not drinking enough water, and that the wide variety of bottled waters available to them have more differences than simply still or sparkling. We spoke to Ian Hall of the Natural Mineral Water...
UK award for seafood processing
A new nationwide award scheme in the UK aimed at recognising increased quality and safety in seafood processing is being introduced in a bid to improve standards.