Archives for October 23, 2003

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Stora Enso awaits recovery

Things aren't looking so good at the moment for Stora Enso. The company has reported a sharp drop in third-quarter operating profit, and believes that recovery is some way away. "The long-awaited recovery in demand for forest products in Europe is...

Weighty matters

Ishida Europe is launching a new weigh price labeller, specifically designed for the European market and particularly suitable for fresh meat, poultry, fish, dairy products and fruit and vegetables. The new Ishida WPL 5000 builds on the success of...

Appleton innovates

Innovation in the packaging industry is alive and well. A recent report from ResearchandMarkets.com highlighted a number of interesting developments, and US-based packaging firm Appleton is yet another company pushing the boundaries of packaging...

CIAA adds voice to the debate

The CIAA has added its voice to the debate over Germany's packaging deposit laws. The body has strongly backed the decision of the Commission to open a legal infringement procedure against Germany on its packaging deposit system, and the country is...

Packing a punch

It's been a good year for global packaging giant Pactiv. The firm recently acquired the plastic packaging assets of Rock-Tenn, and was even named as one of the US's safest companies. It would appear that 2003 has brought even more good news in the...

Expansion for textured wheat proteins

Growth is ahead of schedule for wheat-based ingredients supplier MGP Ingredients with the Kansas-based company moving expansion of its textured wheat proteins to phase two as demand for their speciality ingredients continues to gain force.