Rising imports threaten EU steel prices
Increases in European steel values have made the EU the most expensive market in the world, with inevitable consequences for the region's packaging industry. Anthony Fletcher reports.
Archives for February 21, 2005
Paxar and Alien join forces to offer cutting edge RFID
Paxar has recently qualified as a supplier of RFID smart labels containing Alien Class 1 transponders.
Cinnamon drop: latest ingredient to go trans fat free
As the deadline for trans fats labeling approaches, confectionery manufacturer Wilbur last week launched a zero trans fat cinnamon drop.
Campina concentrates production to achieve market share
DMV International, the industrial ingredients division of Campina, is investing €57 million in its whey processing and food ingredient facilities in Veghel, the Netherlands as part of the group's overall strategy to concentrate on key sectors of the...
CSM shuts US bakery units for €60 million in savings
Shaving off unprofitable units, Dutch ingredients firm CSM said this week it would close four of its bakery ingredients distribution units in the US.
Selenium-fortified bread launched in UK
UK supermarket Waitrose has introduced a selenium-enriched bread, designed to give British consumers their daily required intake of the mineral.
Australia looks towards sustainable packaging
The Australian Institute of Packaging has held a forum addressing government moves to introduce stricter accountability for recycling and the impact it will have on the industry. Speakers pointed out challenges such as recycling often proving to be...
Splenda maker invests heavily in NPD
Race for the next high margin ingredient continues as the UK maker of Splenda sweetener signs off $46 million over the next five years to invest in "next-generation food and industrial ingredients".
Low-carb threat breeds US pasta alliance
Two US pasta companies have joined forces to try and deal with the crumbling pasta consumption, mainly blamed on low-carb lifestyles, that threatens to streamline the whole industry, reports Chris Mercer.
Aetna upgrades pallet stretch wrapping capabilities
Aetna UK is offering a range of upgrades to existing customers of the Robopac automatic pallet stretch wrappers.
Canada gears up for labeling changes: GM and nutrition
When nutritional labeling comes into force in Canada later this year, manufacturers may also take advantage of the need to change their labels to stipulate whether their products' ingredients are genetically engineered.