Swiss Coop aiming high in organic stakes
It is 10 years since Switzerland's Coop launched its Naturaplan organic food range, but the successes of the first decade are nothing compared to the big plans for the scheme in the years to come.
Archives for June 2, 2003
Saucy developments at Geest
UK-based prepared foods group Geest is using a range of tamper-evident polypropylene pots for its range of new chilled sauces.
Preventative measures
Allied Bakeries has reached an agreement with industrial equipment supplier APV Baker to cover equipment service and maintenance for more than 50 key processing units in five plants.
Classica unveils new r&d programme
Classica Microwave Technologies has begun testing and product development projects for clients in its new state of the art laboratory facility in New Jersey, US.
Is plastic packaging contaminating seafood?
A study by the University of Plymouth is to be carried in an effort to determine the effects that plastic packaging has on marine life.
SIPA launches high speed moulder
Italian equipment provider SIPA has launched a new high speed rotary blow moulder, which is said to offer plastic container manufacturers increased production flexibility.
Pasties for kids
Ginsters, the UK-based pastie and sandwich group, is to launch a range of products targeting the under-10s later this year, tying in with a new TV series.
Fibre-powered drinks
Soluble fibre, the rising star of the ingredients world, has traditionally been found and consumed in solid foods such as cereals, vegetables and fruits. A new generation of soluble fibres - formulated by a number of ingredients companies in Europe...
French bevs go plastic
Glass and aluminium are losing out to plastic as French beverage packaging manufacturers move towards PET in a big way. But the entire sector has suffered over the past year, following a poor summer 2002 which seriously held back demand.