Labeler speeds-up productivity and changeovers
A new range of glue labelers can process up to 400 containers per minute and cuts changeover times, reducing downtime, its manufacturer claims.
Archives for January 5, 2007
SABMiller expands reach in China
SABMiller's China joint venture, China Resources Snow Breweries, has agreed to buy the remaining shares in a business based in China's south-western Sichuan province, strengthening its foothold in an undeveloped region of the country.
Weight management trends for 2007
A diet is not just for January. Sure, the wagon-ride to a healthy weight is a bumpy one and some won't manage to cling on. But global government efforts to reduce the impact of the obesity crisis on public health are ongoing, and greater awareness is...
EC outlines future of globalised food ingredients market
European agriculture commissioner Mariann Fischer Boel has outlined how a future globalised food ingredients market might look.
EU food and drink industry trends review
The CIAA end of year review of the European food and drink industry's performance underlines again how significant the industry is to the EU economy.
UK wine battle hits Constellation earnings
Lower prices on the UK wine market have forced the world's largest wine firm, Constellation Brands, to cut its earnings estimates for the year.
Vacuum helps coding machine clean-up process times
A portable coding system can process up to 160 cartons per minute using a vacuum transport system, removing the need for a belt drive, its manufacturer claims.
New freshness test for pre-packaged bread
Bakery Equipment supplier Stable Micro Systems has developed a new way of determining bread softness and freshness in pre-packaged loaves - allowing manufacturers to test store-ready bread without risking damage.