Ebro in malt venture
Azucarera Ebro, the Spanish food group, and its compatriot Intermalta, a malt producer, have created a new company called Maltacarrion which will specialise in the production of malt for the brewing industry.
Archives for January 14, 2004
Another Russian vodka row brewing
Russia has already run roughshod over international trademark regulations with regard to one of the country's best known vodka brands, Stolichnaya, but it now appears that a second brand, Cristall, could also see its trademark registration annulled.
Is Europe ready to embrace GMOs?
The German government has reached an agreement on the regulation of genetically modified crops. After months of bitter argument, the ruling coalition has finally put forward a proposed genetic engineering law that will allow GM food to be grown and...
In the bag
Automated Packaging Systems launched its Autobag AB 255 large bagging system this month. The company claims that the AB 255 provides improved operation efficiencies for bags up to 16 inches wide, including faster operating speeds, enhanced...
German firm in alliance with CCL
German company Weener Plastik Packaging Group has entered into a strategic alliance with Canada-based CCL Industries, a global developer and manufacturer of packaging and labelling solutions. Both businesses believe that the arrangement will be...