Archives for October 8, 2003

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Sugar system not to Germany's taste

German confectionery and bakery producers have strongly criticised the current EU system designed to keep sugar prices artificially high, arguing that it makes European companies uncompetitive when it comes to exports.

Arla prepares for the future

Swedish dairy giant Arla has presented an ambitious strategy for future growth. This sets out a broad outline of how the business will be developed over the next decade.

Sidel showcases technological prowess

Sidel will be featuring its latest technological innovations in the blow moulding sector, which will include the Actis treated PET beer bottle for the German market, as well as highlighting its expanded international presence at the forthcoming BRAU...

Top class

Tetra Top, a packaging system provider within the Tetra Pak group, has recently launched the Carton Bottle - a new packaging concept that is said to be neither a carton packaging nor a plastic bottle.

WBD: Will the sales take place?

Shareholders in Wimm-Bill-Dann may seek to profit from their investment by selling their shares to French group Danone, claims a press report today.

Milk for energy

New Zealand dairy company Fonterra has developed an energy bar prototype said to far exceed similar products on the market.