Archives for October 23, 2002

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USDA rule on irradiated produce 'huge loss'

Public Citizen, the US consumer advocacy organisation, has said that it is extremely disappointed that the Bush administration has decided to approve a rule that will permit the import of irradiated fruits and vegetables.

Flavour formulation feeds TFF

Higher volume food and beverage flavour product sales to existing customers contributed to a net increase for the third quarter for flavours company Technology Flavors & Fragrances.

Supreme Plastics invests in facilities

A £2.6 million (€4.1m) investment programme at Supreme Plastics Group's Lincoln site in the UK, both in new building and improvements to existing plant and accommodation, has resulted in the creation of a state-of-the-art factory to manufacture...

Tray co-operation for the beverage industry

Finnish company K. Hartwall has said it has strengthened its market position as a supplier of trays to the beverage industry by buying out the corresponding operation within Arca Systems.

Crown Cork & Seal set to launch can end in Europe

Crown Cork & Seal, the global provider of packaging products, has said that the 10 billionth SuperEnd, a beverage can end that is claimed reduces aluminum use by 10 per cent, has been shipped. The can end is now due to be launched in Europe.