Plastic compound helps packagers downgauge
A new plastic compound produces a thinner food package, allowing processors to downgauge and cut costs, according to its manufacturer.
Archives for January 13, 2006
Handy packaging drives snacking mega-trend
Manufacturers must adapt an innovative packaging design and marketing approach to tap burgeoning consumer demand for on-the-go snacking, says report.
Chr Hansen sales bucks Italian cultures trend
Chr Hansen is enjoying success in the Italian cultures market, bucking the general trend of slow growth and stagnation.
Brewers set to benefit from winter malting barley
A new variety of winter malting barley could provide brewers with a better quality and more stable barley supply, say scientists who have been developing the variety for the past decade.