Multivac launches stand-alone end-of-line conveyor systems
Multivac has unveiled two stand-alone conveyor systems with adjustable lanes and speeds that can be retrofitted to thermoforming packaging machines.
Archives for March 14, 2012
French flour millers fined over €149m for price fixing
As a probe continues into the practices of French flour mills supplying commercial bakeries, France's anti-trust watchdog has this week hit those producers with a €149.4m fine over price fixing on packaged flour sold in supermarkets.
European resolution on cocoa child labour can boost quality cocoa supply, says CAOBISCO
The European Parliament today gave its consent to the 2010 International Cocoa Agreement and passed a resolution on child labour in the cocoa sector in a move that will benefit manufacturers, according to industry bodies.
Ralcorp receives negative outlook from ratings agency
US-based cereal and snacks firm Ralcorp has received a negative outlook from credit agency Standard & Poor’s (S&P) as it struggles to limit its debts.