Archives for October 16, 2003

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European label sumit

Following record visitor attendance and interest from Eastern European converters at the recent Labelexpo Europe 2003 in Brussels, a two-day keynote event is being launched for 2004.

Web based monitoring

Sensor Wireless has partnered with WebTech Wireless to provide a new GPS tracking and web based monitoring system aimed at the food and beverage industries.

Alcan gets bite-size deal

Alcan Packaging Cumbria has won a contract to supply UK manufacturer Nestle Rowntree with packaging for its new KitKat Kubes, a bit-size variant of the leading confectionery brand.

Plant productivity software

Wonderware, a business unit of Invensys Systems, has launched version 2.2 of its DT Analyst plant productivity improvement software, giving users an improved multi language support.

Cracking healthy crisps

Manufacturers on the health wagon will welcome news this week that food scientists have designed free radical beating crisps, complete with an oregano flavour.

Hi-tech bars

French ingredients firm Rhodia Food has developed technology to include beneficial probiotics in a nutritional bar, helping manufacturers to tap two of the biggest trends in healthy eating.