News & Analysis on the Bakery and Snacks Industries
US demand for plastic containers is expected to grow 4.6 per cent annually through 2010 to be worth about $24 billion, held up in part by the current popularity of smaller-sized beverage bottles, according to a forecast report.
Germany's Metro Group, a European retail giant, has started using an updated international standard for radio frequency identification (RFID) in some of its stores, and plans to begin case level tagging with its suppliers later this year.
The first yoghurt containing the fatty acid omega-3 has been launched in southern China, backed by labeling claims for its health benefits.
CP Kelco has appointed S Black to distribute its range of hydrocolloids for the UK food and beverage industry.