Archives for May 22, 2002

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Nina Plastics expands manufacturing operation

Nina Plastics, a US-based manufacturer of food packaging items, has purchased a Novoflex printing press and a Varex blown film line from Windmoeller and Hoelscher, a German based supplier of premium equipment with domestic operations in the US.

Sara Lee closes four US bakeries

Sara Lee has announced it will close four US bakeries in a move to cut costs and eliminate excess manufacturing capacity.

Heinz and Conagra launch new ketchup packaging

Heinz and Conagra Foods went head-to-head in the US this week when they simultaneously unveiled new inverted squeeze ketchup bottles designed to pour ketchup from the bottom.

Stora Enso investing in Germany and Russia

Stora Enso, the Finnish paper and packaging company, has approved a €70 million investment in the Baienfurt Mill in Germany to improve productivity and serve growing market demand. The investment will increase the Folding Boxboard (FBB) capacity by 35...

Tyson Foods completes bacon plant buy

US-based Tyson Foods has announced the company has completed its purchase of a bacon processing facility in Omaha, Nebraska, from Millard Refrigerated Services.