Zip Pak to build first Chinese packaging plant
Zip Pak has announced it is to build its first plant in Guangzhou, China
Archives for June 30, 2011
Industry slams Australian palm oil bill
An Australian bill requiring palm oil to be explicitly labelled has come in for harsh criticism from food industry representatives, after it was passed by the Senate last week.
Bakels strengthens Swiss positioning with new buy
A strengthened positioning in Switzerland and an extended product portfolio are two benefits that new acquisition Nutribake will bring to the Bakels group, said the firm.
Nordson Corp completes Verbruggen acquisition
Nordson Corp said today it had completed its takeover of Belgian flexible equipment manufacturer Verbruggen.
Border Biscuits invests £2.5m in plant
Border Biscuits is investing a further £2.5 million to increase manufacturing capabilities and plant capacity over the next 18 months as the Scottish biscuit maker targets a 50% turnover increase over the next few years.
AAK acquires US shortening maker, surprising market watchers
Fats and oils supplier AAK has acquired a US manufacturer of flaked shortenings for the bakery and food service industries, surprising some market analysts who believed the company’s strategy was more focused on emerging markets.