Rexam bows to shareholders
UK-based Packaging giant Rexam has bowed to shareholder pressure to change the length of contracts for newly appointed board of directors in response to criticisms that the current two year contracts are now outdated.
Archives for August 25, 2003
Schneider fights sales slump to increase profits
Schneider Electric, provider of power solutions to the food and beverage industry, has fought off a slump in its sales figures to record first half increases in both its operating margins and its net profits. The company said that tough economic...
New designs on wine
Just a few weeks after the launch of Franklin Estates' Australian wine in cans in the UK, another Antipodean winery is taking a similar stance and introducing its wine in a single serve Tetra Prisma carton.
Perfect pasteurisation
The Classica Group believes it has successfully demonstrated the effectiveness of its microwave pasteurisation technology for extending the shelf life of packaged fresh waffles and french toast.
The importance of a good breakfast
Important news for cereal manufacturers - according to researchers, children who replace proper breakfasts with chocolate bars or carbonated drinks have lower reaction levels.
Fonterra tastes success in UK
New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra has won a prestigious award in the UK for its vintage cheddar cheese.