US beef ban gives Tyson a 'difficult Q1'
The continued ban by many countries on US beef exports and increasing pork prices has forced Tyson Foods to forecast that its full-year earnings would be lower than expected.
Archives for February 2, 2005
Ter Beke expands Dutch presence with Langeveld aquisition
Ter Beke's acquisition of the Dutch Langeveld Sleegers, a market leader in the field of processed meats slicing and pre-packaging, could be of great strategic importance to the company, writes Anthony Fletcher.
Alcoa buys into Russian aluminium market
Aluminium packaging firm Alcoa, just named as one of the top three most sustainable corporations in the world, has bought two factories in Russia with a view to both dominating the region and using its rich aluminium resources to expand globally,...
Cholesterol-lowering snacks possible
Researchers at Brandeis University claim that they have found a way for food manufacturers to make snack foods that lower cholesterol levels.
Poland's EU Membership presents packaging opportunities.
Poland's EU membership will present new opportunities for packaging companies as food producers look to increase the amount of packaged food on the market, in order to meet higher standards and take advantage of a richer population looking for more...
Lantech develops automated stretch wrapping control
Lantech is introducing a new touchscreen control for all its automated stretch wrap systems, which it claims offers a number of productivity advantages.