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Dairy Queen enters agreement with radiant systems to accelerate growth
29-Apr-2002 - Radiant Systems, the US food service solutions providor, has signed an agreement with International Dairy Queen (IDQ), to provide computer systems for its franchisees. It...
Brazil meat and poultry exports increase
29-Apr-2002 - The Brazilian exports of chicken meat reached more than 80 countries. Poultry raising has been increasing over the last 25 years in Brazil, which has...
Coke in water deal with Danone
29-Apr-2002 - Coca-Cola, the world's largest soft drinks company, is to manage the North American marketing, distribution and sales of Evian mineral water, under a deal clinched...
Danes are biggest consumers in growing confectionery market
26-Apr-2002 - The global confectionery market reached 12.7 billion tonnes in 2000, increasing by 8.5 per cent globally from 1996-2000, and proving resistant to the much-hyped rise...
French consume 200kg of packaging per year
25-Apr-2002 - According to the French Information Centre for Industry and Technology (Fizit), packaging is the 8th largest industry in France with sales of €19 billion. More...
Wider distribution for 'slimster' Coke cans
25-Apr-2002 - Soft drinks giant Coca-Cola is expanding the distribution of its new slim 12-pack boxes, designed to fit more easily in refrigerators. The so-called "Fridge Packs,"...
Wine to take the knocks
25-Apr-2002 - Arbor Mist, a leading wine with fruit brand in the US, announced this week the introduction of new, unbreakable plastic 375 ml (12.6 oz.) single-serving...
Dusseldorf doors open for Interpack 2002
25-Apr-2002 - Movers and shakers from the world of packaging streamed through the doors of Interpack 2002 in Dusseldorf, Germany on Wednesday to participate in one of...
Sonoco to close Californian plant
24-Apr-2002 - Sonoco, the largest US manufacturer of high density polyethylene (HDPE) bags for the grocery, retail and convenience store industries, has announced that it will close...
Packaging Dynamics prepares for life on its own
24-Apr-2002 - Packaging Dynamics, the producer of specialty bags and wraps for the food service, supermarkets, bakery and retail industries, is preparing for life as a separately...
Syspal develops new handling unit
24-Apr-2002 - A new materials handling unit for the food industry has been developed by the UK-based Syspal group. The Syspal Carousel is designed for end of...
ABF acquires Mazola oil
24-Apr-2002 - British food, ingredients and retail company Associated British Foods on Tuesday announced the acquisition of Unilever's branded corn oil and corn products business in the...
US strikes balance on farm produce packaging
23-Apr-2002 - The U.S. House of Representatives has offered a Farm Bill that included "compromises" on the country of origin labelling and packer ownership provisions in the...
Can ban lifted in Denmark
23-Apr-2002 - Denmark has lifted its ban on cans for beer and soft drinks, effective January 23, after bowing to the European Commission in a battle that...
Canada's 2002 beef and veal export target lowered
23-Apr-2002 - Canada's beef and veal product exports for 2002 have been lowered from an earlier forecast, with a decline in US shipments tied to the drop,...
Agribuys Promotes Vijay Yajnik to CEO and President
22-Apr-2002 - Agribuys, the US-based international supply chain integrator for the food industry, has announced the promotion of Vijay Yajnik to CEO and president. He has also...
Puleva Researches Protein Production
22-Apr-2002 - Puleva Biotech SA (E.PUV), the biotechnology unit of Spanish food company Ebro Puleva SA (E.EPV), said Friday that it has started researching the production of...
DuPont and EarthShell form strategic alliance
22-Apr-2002 - EarthShell Corp of California, US and DuPont of Detroit, US have announced a strategic alliance to accelerate commercialisation of environmentally friendly packaging. Initially, the companies...
China's share of world aquaculture production hits 70 per cent
22-Apr-2002 - FAO, the food and agriculture organisation for the UN, credits China's vast aquaculture sector with making an important contribution towards alleviating poverty and improving food...
New agency for food processing standards
22-Apr-2002 - Thai food producers and the Thai government are to work together to boost food exports over the next five years, with a target of one...
Dutch destruction of contaminated meat and seafood angers China
22-Apr-2002 - China has warned Dutch authorities that it will not put up with the destruction of its exported meat and seafood, found to contain trace residues...
New agency for food processing standards
22-Apr-2002 - Thai food producers and the Thai government are to work together to boost food exports over the next five years, with a target of one...
Distribution centre opens in Thailand
19-Apr-2002 - Thailand's first distribution centre focusing on small and medium-sized enterprises, amongst which many will be food and beverage companies, is scheduled to open in June....
Tyson Foods bids for bacon processing facility
18-Apr-2002 - US-based Tyson Foods Inc. has signed a letter of intent to purchase a bacon processing facility in Omaha, Nebraska, from Millard Refrigerated Services. Tyson is...
Processors forsee profit plunge
18-Apr-2002 - Farmer-owned co-operative Gold Kist, the second largest US poultry processor, said on Wednesday that the resumption of chicken meat exports to Russia would be slow...
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