Archives for January 20, 2012

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More consolidation likely as DS Smith takeover of SCA changes packing landscape - analyst

20-Jan-2012

By Rory Harrington

DS Smith’s €1.7bn (£1.4bn) takeover of SCA Packaging is a game changer both for the company and the European packaging sector, said an industry analyst as the fallout from this week’s deal continues to be scrutinised.

Potential for reduced glycaemic breakfast cereals with alternative flours, finds study

20-Jan-2012

By Oliver Nieburg

Using amaranth, millet or buckwheat flour to replace traditional flours can lower the glycaemic response in extruded breakfast cereals spelling opportunities for manufacturers, according to a study.