AMERIPEN’s first executive director to retire
Joan Pierce, the inaugural executive director of the American Institute for Packaging and the Environment (AMERIPEN), is to retire at the end of March.
Archives for February 8, 2013
Ecoplas label proves massive boost for recycling
Systems Labelling has extended its Ecoplas recyclable labels to squeezy bottles, dramatically improving the recycling of these containers for manufacturers of, for example, ketchup and sauces.
Post ‘self-inflicts’ cereal market share loss; plans Q2 innovation
US cereal firm Post Holdings has reported a “self-inflicted” market share loss in the first quarter (Q1) of 2013 and plans new product launches backed by large ad campaigns to become a long-term share gainer.
Flowers Foods CEO applauds ‘amazing’ work in the wake of Hostess disruption
Flower Foods team members and its distribution partners did an amazing job of serving customers in the wake of market disruption when Hostess liquidated, Flowers CEO said.
Commodity chats: With Rabobank
Wheat worries: Feed use could squeeze bakers
Use of wheat for feed should be lower than last year but will remain high and this could put more pressure on already tight supplies for the bakery and snacks industry, an analyst says.
Baker’s union boss: 'I’m here to set the record straight on Hostess Brands'
While Hostess Brands has placed the blame for its demise squarely on the shoulders of the Baker’s union, its boss says his members rejected the company’s final collective bargaining offer last year because they were convinced it had become "fatally...
Girl Scout mango crème cookies are ‘not remotely equivalent to fruit of any kind’ says CSPI
The Girl Scouts of America are facing some healthy flak after promoting their new Mango Crème cookies with NutriFusion as nutritionally equivalent to fruit.
Deal will benefit both of us, says CEO
Emballator Lagan Plast has acquired Bra Plast in Vittsjö AB, Sweden to offer a broader product portfolio and faster to market development.
Graphic Packaging eyes global growth
Graphic Packaging’s CEO and president has revealed he would like the firm “to be bigger” in Latin America but said there are no immediate acquisition plans.