Snacks to drive packaging market
A recently published report suggests that the overall share of consumer spending is falling for food and drink manufacturers and retailers in Europe.
Archives for June 25, 2003
Pliant patents slider bags
Pliant Corporation, one of North America's leading producers of value-added plastic films and flexible packaging products, has filed patent applications for its top wicketed slider bag for use in a variety of fresh product applications.
Biotechnology has 'growth potential' in Europe
A new study has revealed that Biotechnology could help control diseases and pests that take a bite out of European-grown crops, resulting in more food production at lower costs and with less use of pesticides.
Oxoid brewery hygiene awards
The Oxoid Awards for Beer Quality and Brewery Hygiene have recognised a number of innovative moves in the field, with the first prize given to a comprehensive training package to promote hygiene.
Corenso strengthens position in Spain
Finland's Corenso United and Spain's Mandriladora Alpesa have agreed to intensify co-operation within their respective packaging operation the two companies have announced.
Glanbia to expand facilities
Glanbia Meats Ireland has announced that it is to invest a massive €27 million expanding its two production pork facilities in Offaly and Tipperary in an effort to turn them into the largest and most efficient of their kind in the Republic.