New study cites economic benefits in metal can recycling
A new UK study has revealed that including metal cans - both aluminium and steel - in kerbside collection schemes can offer significant economic benefits.
Archives for March 1, 2005
New emulsifier from Tate & Lyle launched as caseinate alternative
UK sweetener maker Tate & Lyle launches an emulsifying wheat protein onto the market for coffee creamers claiming the product is a fitting, and cheaper, alternative to caseinates, reports Lindsey Partos.
Polysack Plastic sees Russian potential
Israel's Polysack Plastic is set to double its sales in Russia this year after a highly successful year for its Polyphane plastic packaging brand. The fast rate of growth in the Russian food industry - in particular confectionery - was the principal...
Report shows how midsize firms can top the big boys
Midsize manufacturers and distributors - firms with $50 million to $999 million in revenue - have intrinsic advantages that can help them outmanoeuvre their larger competitors, according to a new report.
Organic write-down reduces Heinz's earnings
Strong sales of ketchup helped keep sales buoyant at Heinz during the third quarter, though a write-down of its investment in Hain Celestial provoked a 25 percent drop in earnings.
Xink launches flexographic RFID printing inks
Xink Laboratories has launched a new line of silver and carbon conductive flexographic printing inks targeted towards manufacturers of RFID-tagged smart packaging.