DS Smith’s integration of SCA Packaging pays off
DS Smith is making better than expected progress on its integration of SCA Packaging, it has reported.
Archives for October 11, 2012
Sonoco in uncoated recycled paperboard mills shake-up
Sonoco has appointed Marty F. Pignone as vice president, Paper North America overlooking 12 uncoated recycled paperboard mills in the US, Canada and Mexico.
Ireland and UK head eco-friendly packaging league
The UK and Ireland claim the highest number of eco-friendly packaging launches in the past year, according to Benjamin Punchard, senior packaging analyst at Mintel.
Sirane opens Turkish site and targets further global growth
Sirane has opened a manufacturing facility in Turkey and described it as the ‘perfect location’ to penetrate the Russian and North African markets.
Guar gum could be relisted on Indian futures market
Guar gum could be relisted on India’s futures market if a positive committee decision is reached next week, according to the country’s commodity markets regulator.
Kellogg’s $30m cereal recall: Consumer pains but no financial pinch
Kellogg’s recent recall of two cereal products following a metal mesh contamination scare will cost the firm between $20-30m and will hit consumer trust in the short-term, an analyst says.
Morinaga’s Japanese Pringles take-over must push US flavours
Japanese food major Morinaga who secured the sales rights for Pringles in Japan should tap into the imports trend and push original US flavours on the market, not Japanese imitations, an industry source says.