O-I restructures European operations
As part of its global restructuring, Owens-Illinois (O-I) will close its plant in Dusseldorf, Germany, and reduce capacity at its food container facility in Reims, France, the packaging giant announced yesterday.
Archives for May 25, 2005
EU considers regulation of vitamin, mineral additives
Proposals to create a list of about 100 vitamins and mineral substances that may be added to foods are being debated in the European Parliament today, part of the long process of harmonising food legislation in the bloc, reports Ahmed ElAmin.
Cargill races into number three pectin position on Citrico deal
Hydrocolloid industry sees competition step up a gear as US ingredients firm Cargill, for the first time, buys into the pectin market through the acquisition of Citrico, reports Lindsey Partos.
Drink to boost circulation to launch in UK
A tomato-based drink, thought to be the first to food to claim that it benefits the heart and circulation, is set to reach the UK market this year, writes Dominique Patton.