Archives for November 29, 2002

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PET set to grow from booming global water sales

A new report from global beverage research specialist Canadean suggests that the market for PET packaging is set to grow at an even greater speed thanks to the global increase in bottled water sales.

Thumbs up for packaging recruitment campaign

The Institute of Packaging has announced a "positive and swift response" to its 'Packaging the Stars of the Future' literature, created as part of its campaign to raise awareness of Schools and Student Starpack Design Awards in the UK.

Restructuring strengthens outlook for API Group

API, the UK-based packaging materials provider, has announced that for the full financial year, ending 30 September 2002, the group has returned to an operating profit, after considerable losses in the previous year.

EU agrees on GMO labelling

After long and difficult negotiations EU food and agriculture ministers have reached a political agreement on the proposal for a regulation on GMO food and feed, measures that are expected to have considerable impact on food manufacturers in Europe.