Archives for March 7, 2005

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Del Monte hit by canning costs

Del Monte has announced that its profits fell significantly for its latest financial quarter, mainly as a result of rising steel prices - further proof that food manufacturers are feeling the pinch as steel prices continue to rise, writes Simon Pitman.

Crisps and coffee highest acrylamide levels, warns UN

A global risk analysis of nearly 7000 food items finds French fries, potato crisps and coffee recording the highest contamination levels of the carcinogen acrylamide, warns UN committee, but confirm that recent studies by food industry show processing...

Sino-Pack opens its doors

Sino-Pack 2005 is set to open its doors tomorrow in Guangzhou, southern China, providing a platform for international packaging and processing specialists operating in the region, writes Simon Pitman.