Archives for December 19, 2003

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Longer-life packaging

Constar International, a leading producer of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic containers, has successfully packaged Smirnoff Ice in high performance Starshield barrier PET bottles. The company claims that the material extends the shelf life of...

Lactimilk exerts its independence from Puleva

Lactimilk, the subsidiary of Spanish group Ebro Puleva which produces the Leyma, Ram and El Castillo brands, is to invest between €36 and €45 million over the next three years in relaunching all three brands.

Rye may add prebiotic properties

The rye grain, and rye bran in particular, is rich in dietary fibre and also contains a significant fructan concentration, which may have important prebiotic properties, suggests a new publication.

Nuts, but not for much longer

Scientists warn this week that our traditional christmas snack of brazil nuts might not be for much longer if intensive harvesting practices continue in 'persistently exploited' areas.

More revelations plunge Parmalat deeper into crisis

Things just keep going from bad to worse for Parmalat. Just a week after it escaped defaulting on a bond repayment by the skin of its teeth, and with barely enough time for new chairman and turnaround expert Enrico Bondi to warm his seat at the head...

Continuous improvement

Spooner-Vicars, a leading name in the design, manufacture and supply of high quality baking equipment has unveiled a new product, the Continuous Proof and Bake System, with the aim of maximising production efficiency.