Archives for September 16, 2003

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EU entry bodes well for Polish drinks

Poland's accession to the EU in May next year will give a major boost to beer and carbonate sales, a new report from Canadean predicts. But these sectors are already showing double-digit increases, helped by low prices and per capita consumption levels.

Solbar launches Solpro 900

Israeli soy ingredients company Solbar Industries has launched a new product called Solpro 900, a soy protein isolate that has important implications for emulsified meat and poultry products.

In Sync

NovaSync, a mobile solutions provider serving the beverage industry, has announced that US company Polar Beverages has just completed the roll-out of its palm-based sales force automation application.

Chesapeake complete

Chesapeake has completed a $16-million (€14.3m) modernisation project at its speciality paperboard packaging plant in East Kilbride, Scotland.

PET driving growth in Czech drinks market

Growth in the Czech packaged beverages market is being driven by the proliferation of PET bottles, according to a new report from Canadean. But cans and glass bottles still remain the most popular format for beer in a country with a long brewing heritage.