Klöckner launches new freezer grade films
A new line of Pentafood vinyl films offering what is claimed to be exceptional cold crack properties for food packaging applications has been launched by Klöckner Pentaplast.
Archives for November 24, 2004
Fast living drives dynamic Czech snacks market
The rise of snacks as grazing food has seen the Czech Republic, recently identified by the European Commission as having the longest working hours in Europe, emerge as one of the region's most dynamic savoury snacks markets, writes Chris Mercer .
Oats get cholesterol-lowering claim in UK
Manufacturers of oat-based products in the UK can now position them alongside cholesterol-lowering foods, following the approval of a health claim by the country's voluntary claims body.
Atiashevsky sees growth from MAP investment
Investment in a new modified atmosphere packaging line will help Russian meat processor Atiashevsky to offer products of a higher quality and a longer shelf life to its major customers - the latest move by a company which has already decided that a...
Mondi stretches potential of packaging flexibility
Austrian packaging giant Mondi is promoting a new range of flexible packaging that it believes reflects current consumer trends in Northern Europe.
Russian show highlights food industry challenges
This week's Ingredients Russia show in Moscow will highlight the importance of healthy food, a sector which has seen spectacular growth in western Europe over the last few years. But structural problems continue to dominate the Russian market, where...
Tetra Pak aims to exceed regulatory demands
At IPA 2004, in Paris, Tetra Pak is displaying a range of products it believes will help processors exceed regulatory obligations and offer cutting edge production techniques. Anthony Fletcher reports.
Chr Hansen ingredients unit up for sale
Number one cultures supplier Chr. Hansen is up for sale as its major stakeholder decides to pull away from the ingredients slice of the company to focus on the pharmaceutical unit. The move will make the company's still growing cultures division in...