Archives for January 11, 2011

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Probiotic drinks are still a category to watch

By Guy Montague-Jones

European launches of probiotic drinks may have declined in recent years but analysts remain confident that the category still has strong global potential.

Sara Lee announces five-year sustainable coffee plan

By Helen Glaberson

Sara Lee has announced a five-year initiative to increase its purchase of sustainable coffee as part of the company’s wider goal to use only sustainably certified commodities in its products worldwide.

API outlines trends driving thin film PET price rises

By Rory Harrington

Spiralling raw material prices combined with a severe tightening of supply as PET producers increasingly target the electronics rather than packaging sectors are pressures driving up thin film material costs, said a leading industry player.