Archives for July 12, 2004

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Demand for added-value whey to rise in Middle East

An increasingly sophisticated food market in the Middle East will open up opportunities for food makers and suppliers of third generation, added-value whey products in Saudi Arabia and Egypt, writes Lindsey Partos.

Ocean Spray installs 3M packaging system

US canned and bottled juice manufacturer Ocean Spray has installed integrated packaging software to streamline its packaging system across all operations.

Polish agro-food gets €1.8 billion

The European Commission has agreed to a programme which will see a total investment of €1.8 billion in Poland's food processing and agricultural sectors over the next two years, in a move that is likely to push the country towards becoming one of the...

EC clears sale of Linde Kältetechnik

The European Commission has approved, under the Merger Regulation, the acquisition of Linde's refrigeration business (Linde Kältetechnik) by United Technologies Corporation.

Non-dairy drinks easy pushover for soy?

A new vegetable-based drink, based on a traditional Spanish recipe, is being introduced to the fast-growing dairy alternatives sector in the UK but it may have a tough time competing with soy beverages, increasingly dominating this category.

Tetra Pak releases updated environmental performance

Tetra Pak has issued an update of its environmental performance, in which it claims that the group has made good progress in several areas. But there is still work to be done if the group is to achieve its targets and meet stringent new regulations.