Archives for July 21, 2003

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Premium opportunities in Chinese beer market

Growing levels of disposable income in China have allowed beer drinkers to move up from standard to premium brands - and given an opportunity for international players to make their mark in the world's biggest beer market.

New slimline metal detector

Lock Inspection Systems is to preview its Compact Vertical Fall metal detector for the first time at the forthcoming PPMA, to be held in the NEC, Birmingham, UK this September.

Siro to build new biscuit plant

Siro has said that the Fontaneda biscuit factory it acquired from United Biscuits last year is too small to meet its ambitious growth plans.

Non-dairy drinks a hit in Scandinavia

Sales of non-dairy drinks are rising at a rapid rate in Scandinavia on the back of increased marketing by retailers and new product launches, finds a new report.

New ISO for colloids company

French acacia gum supplier Colloïdes Naturels International (CNI) continues to drive its quality management spirit with the news this week that it is now certified ISO 9001 (Version 2000).