EEB slams new EU packaging standards
The European Environmental Bureau (EEB) has slammed new EU packaging standards, claiming they are likely to encourage increased packaging volumes and do little to facilitate greater recycling.
Archives for February 25, 2005
Israel to impose trans fat labels?
Opportunities continue to open up for trans fat alternatives as Israel communicates plans to become the world's third country to impose labelling rules on artery-clogging trans fats.
Finn Crisp revamp targets trendy snackers
Finnish crispbread specialist, Vaasan & Vaasan, has revamped the image of its flagship Finn Crisp brand to take advantage of a growing market for high fibre and wholegrain snacks in Russia and lure increasingly health-conscious consumers across...
Saudi comments heighten concern over spiralling raw material costs
BASF is set to raise its European prices for the styrene polymers Terluran (ABS) and Luran (SAN) by €200 per metric ton, while Saudi comments have triggered fears that high oil prices will be sustained. Anthony Fletcher reports.