PET seminar
An expert on PET packaging from the PA Consulting Group is to present a paper on the advantages of using the material at Nova-Pack Europe, to be held in Dusseldorf, Germany on 26th September.
Archives for September 15, 2002
Software traces entire food chain
FoodTrace, developed by the global FXA Group, has developed a software tracking system that allows manufacturers to trace the entire food production process, from the farm to the dinner table.
PC-SPES - 'hopeless' case or timely warning?
Just under two weeks ago, a study published in the prestigious Journal of the National Cancer Institute confirmed that PC-SPES, a widely used 'natural' treatment for prostate cancer, was in fact contaminated with synthetic drugs. NutraIngredients.com...
Pernod to sell cider activities
The sale of the cider unit CSR - announced last week by Pernod Ricard - will see the disposal of the last remaining non-core business, allowing the French group to finally devote all its efforts to building its wine and spirits empire.
Sterilised curry paste
A manufacturer of sterilisers for medical equipment in Thailand is branching out into the production of sterilised curry pastes for the domestic and export markets.
Caraustar readies for Smurfit-Stone deal
Caraustar Industries has announced that the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act relating to the company's previously announced acquisition of the industrial packaging operations of Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation...
Georgia-Pacific stalls spinoff
Georgia-Pacific, a global business group with major packaging concerns, said on Thursday it has delayed the planned spinoff of its consumer products and packaging division, originally expected in the first half of next year, citing weakness in the...