Archives for November 23, 2004

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Scholle boosts presence in European boxed wine

US-based Scholle has acquired all of the shares of Flextainer, aFrench packaging company. The move is expected to increase Scholle's presence in the European boxed-wine packaging category.

Chocolate ingredient counters coughs

Health benefits of chocolate continue to grow with UK researchers isolating an ingredient present in this popular foodstuff that could help stop persistent coughs.

Diageo sets its sights on new FAB niche

UK based drinks giant Diageo could get round increasing duty and the uncertain future of alcopops in Europe by leading a new market of mid-proof flavoured alcoholic beverages (FABs), reports Kim Hunter Gordon.

Multivac launches cutting edge traysealer

Multivac has unveiled a comprehensive new range of packaging machines at Emballage 2004 in Paris, France. The star of the show, according to Multivac spokeswoman Sandrine Lettelier, is the T350, a fully automated traysealer that has been designed to...

Crown Zeller makes beverage dispensing acquisition

Crown Zeller USA has purchased a 49 per cent stake in Torres & Towers, a privately held enterprise manufacturing beverage closures. The move will help add economies of scales to Crown Zeller's beverage dispensing manufacturing operations.