Archives for January 13, 2006

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Brewers set to benefit from winter malting barley

By  Lorraine Heller

A new variety of winter malting barley could provide brewers with a better quality and more stable barley supply, say scientists who have been developing the variety for the past decade.

Handy packaging drives snacking mega-trend

By  Anita Awbi

Manufacturers must adapt an innovative packaging design and marketing approach to tap burgeoning consumer demand for on-the-go snacking, says report.