Industry consolidating in terms of machinery purchases - PMMI report
Industry is focussing on current rather than new vendors and rebuilt packaging machinery, according to a report from the Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI).
Archives for June 25, 2012
National Starch Food Innovation Europe targets reduced fat pastries
National Starch Food Innovation Europe has extended the use of its Sustaingrain wholegrain barley and N-Dulge FR tapioca dextrin and starch solution to deliver reduced fat, lower cost shortcrust pastries.
Australia’s Goodman Fielder tightens bakery noose
Australian food firm Goodman Fielder is fusing its bakery business with three site closures as part of a strategic reorganisation of its business to reduce costs and improve efficiency amid struggling sales.
Report praises industry for ‘more active’ role in sustainable packaging debate
A new report from Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC) has praised packaging manufacturers for taking a more active role in sustainable packaging discussions since 2010, and investing more therein.
Barilla appoints Unilever veteran as new CEO
Italian food group Barilla has appointed Claudio Colzani as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective from October.
New Zealand iodised salt policy has improved deficiency problem, report
Mandatory use of iodised salt in bakery across New Zealand has improved iodine deficiency levels in children, according to a ministry report.