DS Smith profits soars on volume growth and Otor factor
DS Smith said boosted performance in its UK packaging operations and the take over of Otor were the main drivers in a huge leap in pre-tax profits in the last financial year.
Archives for June 23, 2011
Packaging revamp set to help Slavyanka grab shelf space from multinationals
In a bid to stave off the competition from Nestle and other confectionery giants, Russian biscuit, cake and jelly maker Slavyanka has engaged a UK agency to revitalize its packaging and get more shelf space for its brands.
CIAA renamed FoodDrinkEurope to be “more immediately identifiable”
Europe’s food industry trade association CIAA has been renamed FoodDrinkEurope as part of a rebranding exercise that includes the launch of a new website and logo.
Raid on flatbread factory finds illegal immigrants
Six employees have been arrested at Honeytop Speciality Foods, the naan and flatbreads producer, after a UK Border Agency (UKBA) raid discovered that they were illegal immigrants.
Agrana ups annual forecast after strong Q1 results
Bakery ingredients supplier Agrana has increased its 2011 forecast across all its segments following positive Q1 results.
Snacks deliver a quarter of US calorie intake
A quarter of Americans’ daily calories are now consumed as snacks and drinks between meals, according to researchers at last week’s IFT expo in New Orleans.