30% increase in printing speed claimed for new printers
The new range of printers, with food industry applications, from global printing and labeling specialist Avery Dennison is claimed to be up to 30 per cent faster that existing models.
Archives for August 16, 2010
Raisio glows as Glisten boosts net sales
Raisio is reaping the rewards of buying British snack brand Glisten with a 22 per cent increase in net sales in H1; with a new growth phase now underway, more acquisitions could be on the horizon.
Hedging on Russian wheat may mean EU bakery price hikes, economist
A leading economist says that industry sources and analysts predicting the Russian wheat export ban will have little impact on EU food prices are “naïve”, and overlook the fact that major futures contracts for Russian wheat are now worthless.
Puratos launches chocolate-based healthy snacking recipes
Puratos has combined ingredients from its three sectors – bakery, patisserie and chocolate – to develop new ‘healthy snacking’ concepts for its customers in the food industry.
Swiss group to increase global presence
Swiss food group Aryzta have announced the full purchase of Canadian bakery firm Maidstone Bakeries.