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Rexam rides out rocketing raw material costs

Rexam, the world's largest manufacturer of drinks cans, has managed to avoid the impact of higher raw material costs through canny business decisions such as relying on the buying power of its largest customers, writes Anthony Fletcher.

Taking the cookie test

Efficient, profitable baking is not just a question of having the right equipment for the job - it is also knowing how to use it properly. With this in mind, Spooner Vicars, the UK supplier of bakery equipment, runs regular customised training courses...

Alcoa reports highlight sustainable production

Packaging giant Alcoa has published five regional sustainability reports for Australia, Jamaica, Suriname, Brazil and Primary Metals Canada, which it believes shows that the group is environmentally on message.