Archives for June 11, 2003

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Beverage giant in transition

Tough trading conditions and the impact of several significant acquisitions continue to take their toll on results at UK-based confectionery and beverage group Cadbury Schweppes.

Fruity distribution deal agreed

The Beverage Group has been appointed by Bottle Green Drinks Company to distribute the company's line of Bottle Green Fruit Sodas and Presse fruit drinks.

Ishida increases baking efficiency

The installation of Ishida multihead weighers at Vaasan & Vaasan, one of Finland's leading bakers, is said to have doubled production capacity and reduced giveaway to almost zero.

Innovations in snack food packaging

Rovema has unveiled its Vertical Intermittent Pouch Machine (VVI-200), a new vertical form, fill, seal machine designed for applications typically associated with horizontal machines.

Beer in a cone from Scottish Courage?

Brewers are frequently looking to extend their product ranges via sub-brands and flavour variants, but Scottish Courage in the UK has taken this one step further with the launch of a Newcastle Brown Ale ice cream. A bold move, but one which could...