CBI demands moratorium on business tax increases
The CBI is demanding a moratorium on business tax increases following the publication of a survey that shows a drop in overall confidence within UK manufacturing.
Archives for May 15, 2005
Rising costs dent Domino's Pizza margins
Rising ingredients prices dampened a strong first quarter sales increase for Domino's Pizza, the world's biggest pizza delivery firm, yet health may be the industry's biggest challenge in 2005, reports Chris Mercer.
Alcan expands eastwards with Polish packaging plant
Alcan has acquired the assets of Parkside's flexible food packaging plant in Zlotow, Poland in order to increase its presence in a growing and competitive economy.
Brazilian recycling plant a world first, claims Alcoa
A new recycling plant in Brazil is the first in the world that can separate the aluminium and plastic components used in packaging cartons, according to Alcoa, a joint partner in the project.
Regulatory experts seek optimism in latest stage of health claims law
Functional food makers need to take a critical look at the level of substantiation behind the health claims they are using to guarantee their survival under a new European regulation, reports Dominique Patton.