Archives for October 24, 2002

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European acquisition boosts Amcor earnings

Amcor's profit before interest and tax for the three months to 30 September has risen by a more than healthy 47 per cent. The company said that the increase was due to ongoing improvements in the European flexibles business, the inclusion of...

IFE to focus on packaging

Visitors to next year's IFE, the UK's leading food and drink exhibition will see an increased emphasis on packaging and design, with the introduction of a brand new event - Packaged IFE, the organisers have claimed.

Oats - the health choice for consumers

Positive links between oats and heart health figure highly in the mind of the consumer, according to a recent survey conducted by the US Natural Marketing Institute.

Pechiney results disappoint

After announcing the acquisition of Corus's aluminium packaging activities, Pechiney has reported a third-quarter net loss and said its full-year profit would be worse than expected due to weak aluminium prices.

Falling results for Sabate Diosis

French oak barrel and wine closures manufacturer, Sabate Diosis, announced that sales in the nine months to 30 September 2002 amounted to €152.9 million compared with€171.7 million for the same period last year.