EU subsidy cuts hurt Arla's butter exports
Dairy producer Arla Foods, which supplies butter to a number of bakeries, has sent out one of the first signals that the dairy sector is hurting from a reduction in EU agricultural export subsidies.
Archives for August 9, 2005
Esterform picks up plant from Alcan
Seeing opportunity in Alcan's restructuring plans, UK's Esterform Packaging has acquired Petplas Packaging from the Canadian company.
Tip-up conveyor targets faster wash down time
A tip-up belt is one of the latest developments in the conveyor market, as manufacturers attempt to meet processors' demands for food equipment that can be cleaned easily.
Popcorn flavorings linked to lung infections
Staff exposed to flavoring agents in microwave popcorn plants are more likely to develop airway inflammation, according to a new US government study.