EFSA approves recycling method for re-use as food contact crates
A method of recycling re-useable food-contact polypropylene crates (RPC) into new PP crates has been approved by EFSA (European Food Safety Authority).
Archives for October 25, 2012
PolyOne’s deal for Spartech questioned
A number of US law firms are investigating PolyOne’s $246m takeover of Spartech Corporation after claims the board of Spartech failed to obtain the optimum value for the shares.
IOI Loders Croklaan opens new oils and fats refinery
IOI Loders Croklaan has opened a new oils and fats refinery in Wormerveer in the Netherlands, with a particular focus on sustainably sourced oils.
Differing factors produce positive results for paper packaging heavyweights
International Paper and Graphic Packaging have cited strategic expansion and product innovation as the drivers behind strong Q3 results.
Flowers Foods expands its bakery empire in the West Coast with Sara Lee/Earthgrains licensing deal
Flowers Foods has expanded its bakery empire with the acquisition of certain Sara Lee and Earthgrains assets and trademarks in California and Oklahoma City from Grupo Bimbo subsidiary BBU, Inc, for an undisclosed sum.
‘Relocalization’ of the US wheat industry: Opportunities and challenges
US bakers are keen to source wheat locally but consistent high quality and supply would need to be guaranteed, a study finds.
Grupo Bimbo net profit slumps 83% for Q3
High raw material prices and costly integration of Sara Lee operations led to a sharp net profit slump for Mexican bread titan Grupo Bimbo in the third quarter (Q3).