Teknor builds single source for PET colour concentrates
A blow moulding pilot plant to offer manufacturers of polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), and polyester (PET) bottles a one-stop-shop has been established in the US.
Archives for October 12, 2004
Sugar reforms set to keep new Commissioner busy
In her introductory speech before the European Parliament last week, farm chief designate Mariann Fischer Boel signalled that sugar reform and defending EU products at WTO talks were among the key challenges for EU agriculture over the next five years.
Milliken antimicrobial agent gains EU approval
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has issued a favourable opinion concerning the use of a new antimicrobial agent in food contact applications.
New members get EU wine funding
Six of the new EU member states are set to receive more than €20 million in EU funding so that they can improve and expand their vineyards, helping them to make better quality wine and compete more effectively in both their home markets and abroad,...
Healthy eating plans under UK regulator's scrutiny
The UK's competition watchdog has moved to calm a potential storm between the government and the food and drink industry after warning an industry association that new goals for healthier products could lead to a breach of competition law, writes...
Illegal Russian sugar production causing price crisis
Illegal production of refined sugar in Russia has had a devastating impact on prices there, with 'underground' producers able to undercut official processors by a substantial margin through the use of much lower quality sugar. Angela Drujinina reports.
CEDC strengthens its hand ahead of Bialystock auction
Central European Distribution Corporation (CEDC) has acquired yet another Polish alcohol distribution company, taking the number of companies owned by the Florida-based holding to 13. But the company is now keen to launch its own products, and will...