EU approves Ball and Rexam deal subject to 12 plant divestment
The European Commission has approved Ball Corporation’s acquisition of Rexam subject to the divestment of 12 plants in Europe.
Archives for January 15, 2016
Stevia may benefit from consumer desire for natural claims: Mintel
While stevia, a natural sweetener, is not yet widely known in the US, the product may benefit from consumers demanding healthier products.
PureCircle refining stevia product to fit consumer tastes
Stevia is closing in on mainstream acceptance as a non-caloric sweetener, but the product will need additional innovation before it is fully accepted by consumers.
Ingredion invests $30m into expanding production capabilities in Mexico
Ingredion has pumped $30m into expanding capacity at its San Juan del Rio manufacturing facility in Mexico.
'You could automate several of your bagging and packing lines and still have change’
How much will the 2016 AIA tax relief buy you?
Since 2008, the HMRC annual investment allowance (AIA) has been revised four times and from January 1, 2016, will drop from an interim allowance of £500k to the highest permanent AIA ever of £200k.