Archives for January 17, 2003

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Bold design for Scottish Prince

Rockware Glass has produced the 50cl bottle for Scottish Prince 12 year-old malt, the flagship blend of Speyside Distillers.

Barry-Wehmiller makes European acquisition

Barry-Wehmiller has announced the acquisition of the assets and business of the changeparts division of Perplas, a leading UK-based manufacturer of plastics for the food, beverage and personal care markets.

When it comes to the crunch, Isomalt leads the way

Isomalt, the sugar replacer from German company Palatinit, can help breakfast cereal stay crunchier for longer when compared to sugar, the company has claimed this week. It can also reduce production costs, and give the cereal a longer shelf life.

Efficiency-driven pulse packaging system

UK pulse processor William Rodgers has installed one of Sandiacre's state-of-the-art carousel type BTM250 block top machines to package pulses in block bottom/block top format packs - a system which is said to save both time and money.

Cholesterol-cutting pasta from Raisio

Finnish food group Raisio has introduced the latest addition to its range of products containing the cholesterol-cutting ingredient Benecol - pasta. Launched in Finland at the start of the month, the pasta joins the spreads, milk, yoghurts, cream...

Ball to build can factory in Serbia

Ball Corporation has announced that it is to invest €75 million on a new packaging plant in Serbia, a move that takes advantage of growing stability in the country.

Stora Enso signs €2.5 billion credit facility

Stora Enso, the Finnish-based global wood-based products group, has signed a new €2.5 billion revolving credit facility agreement with a group of 21 banks, which will allow it to increase investment in existing facilities.

Goodman spurns Burns

Goodman Fielder, Australia's largest food company, has today rejected a hostile bid by international yeast and ingredients company Burns Philp. Goodman Fielder advised its shareholders to spurn the bid because "the offer does not adequately reflect...