Archives for November 9, 2004

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Czech brewers unlikely to follow price hike lead

Last month Plzensky Prazdroj, the biggest Czech brewer, announced that it was to hike the price of all of its domestic beer brands, reversing a reduction made in May. But fears that other brewers would follow suit appear to be unfounded.

Russia: Niche packaging markets showing growth

A number of lucrative niche markets are opening up in the Russian food packaging industry, nestling alongside broader trends towards convenient, lighter packaging, as Chris Mercer finds out.

Factory of the Year shows future of food production

A food plant that saved £10.4 million over four years by revolutionising its business philosophy has been named as the UK's Factory of the Year. Anthony Fletcher finds out how this impressive feat was achieved.