Archives for May 29, 2002

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Interest expressed in Albert Fisher Group

The UK government has expressed "cautious optimism" that fish factories put into receivership by the financial problems of the Albert Fisher Group can be saved.

Tyson agrees to sell Mallard's plant

In the US Tyson Foods has announced an agreement to sell one of its two Mallard's Foods processing plants in Modesto, California to Michael Angelo's Gourmet Foods of Austin, Texas.

Farmland Foods to rebuild plant

In the US, farmer-owned Farmland Industries and subsidiary Farmland Foods have announced plans to rebuild their pork processing plant located in Albert Lee, Minnesota.

Bake-Line acquires Turnbull

In the US Bake-Line Group, a leading supplier of private label cookies and crackers, has purchased Turnbull Bakeries, a Tennessee-based private label manufacturer of biscuit and wafer products.

Strong growth forecast for Styrenic Resins

Phillip Townsend Associates (PTAI) has indicated that Styrenic Resins, which is widely used for packaging within the food and beverage industries, will becoming an increasingly important material in the future.

Pall reports 3Q fall

Pall Corporation, the leading US filtration, separation and purification provider, has reported a drop in both sales and profits for the third quarter and nine months of fiscal 2002, which ended April 27, 2002.

Foodservice & Packaging Institute awards

A 24-ounce insulated beverage cup, produced by the DIXIE Foodservice Business of Georgia-Pacific Corporation, has been named the "Best of the Best" in the US Foodservice & Packaging Institute's single-use foodservice packaging awards competition.