News & Analysis on the Bakery and Snacks Industries
Alcan, the Canada-based beverage can manufacturer, has sold its 72-year-old research centre in Britain as the company makes further moves to consolidate its operations and prop up profits, according to Canadian publication the Financial Post.
Barilla's holding company pledges to provide all the necessary information to regain a Standard & Poors rating for its German subsidiary Kamps.
US company SWF Companies' CE 151 case erector has undergone a redesign to improve its functionality. The redesign of this high speed, automatic case erector/bottom flap sealer also improves the machine's simplicity.
UK company Advanced Labelling Systems (ALS) has launched the new ALX 3138 print and apply system at PPMA 2002, which is being held at the Birmingham NEC this week.
US packaging provider Plastipak Packaging has announced the addition of two strategic locations to supply the rigid container market with liquid food, carbonated soft drink, water and non-food containers.
Sunrise Soya Foods, the Canada-based tofu maker, has purchased Quebec-based tofu line Nutrisoya in an effort to expand its production facilities.