News & Analysis on the Bakery and Snacks Industries
The controversy over Germany's recycling scheme has taken a new turning, with the EC resolving to send a formal request for information concerning the functioning of the scheme. The Commission claims that it has a duty to investigate whether the...
The success of the 2003 Scanstar packaging competition, a sort of Oscars for the Scandinavian packaging industry, shows that innovation is alive and well in the region. The event attracted a total of 44 entries - nine from Norway, ten from Sweden and...
Greggs, the UK's leading sandwich and savouries manufacturer, has announcedsix monthly results to 18 October that show an improvement in sales andgrowth.
Branding is a vital component of food packaging. Manufacturers are constantly striving to stay ahead of the competiton by providing consumers with attractive-looking products. Consequently, the market for branding technology is highly competitive.
Pactiv has announced that its board of directors has accepted the resignation of Paul Stecko. The company claims that the resignation was driven by recent changes in New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) rules, which make Stecko ineligible to serve on the...
The Food Commission has got the knives out for the UK supermarket sector and confectionery manufacturers over the sale of sweets and snacks at the checkout, which it claims is contributing to the worsening health of the nation.
Organisers of Pack Expo Las Vegas 2003 are slapping themselves on the back and enjoying a well-earning cup of tea after a highly successful show. The event saw visitor attendance increase by 17 per cent and international attendance increase by 50 per...