News & Analysis on the Bakery and Snacks Industries
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Global packaging firm Stora Enso has taken steps to cement its position in the ever-expanding Asian virgin fibre-based consumer board market, through a €1.6bn ($2.1bn) investment in China.
Some confectionery, biscuit and cake manufacturers face the threat of closure and are resorting to supermarket supplies amid a “dire and unprecedented” EU-wide egg shortage, according to an industry organisation.
Amcor has hailed the acquisition of Indian flexible packaging company Uniglobe as an important step in expanding its reach in the burgeoning sub-continent market.
Food giant General Mills has reported a 13% sales increase in its third quarter results with sales more than doubling in Europe.