Czech brewer launches malt RTD
Plzenskly Prazdroj, part of the SABMiller group, has launched a low alcohol lemon-apple flavoured malt drink onto the Czech market, the first of its kind.
Archives for May 11, 2004
World's largest meat processor installs IT network
Tyson Foods, the world's largest meat processor, has installed a technology platform to complete the integration of its operating units. The mySAP business suite is designed to establish best practice business processes and optimise efficiency across...
Nestlé Poland cranks up ice cream production
Nestlé has launched a new ice cream production line at its Namyslów facility in south-east Poland. The extension aims to meet an extensive broadening of its ice cream product portfolio in an effort to keep up with increasing demand in both its export...
European can makers applaud EU recycling ruling
The Beverage Can Makers in Europe (BCME) has welcomed the advocate general's conclusions in the EU Court cases regarding the German packaging regime. He found that the discriminatory elements of the German packaging order regarding the refill...
Trans fats on the way out?
Last year Denmark became the first country in the world to ban trans fats from food products over fears these hydrogenated fats could contribute to heart disease. While the EU has yet to reach a position on the labelling of these artery-clogging fats,...
New probiotic tablet from Chr. Hansen
Probiotics in capsule form have been around for a few years, as dietary supplement manufacturers seek to take advantage of the growing awareness of their beneficial effect on gut health. But some consumers do not like taking capsules, prompting Danish...
Ukrainian poultry processor moves into oilseed market
Leading Ukrainian poultry processor CJSC Myronivsky Khliboproduct has confirmed the lauch of a new oilseed processing plant, in a move which the company says will help it to save costs at its poultry processing division.
Monsanto's GM wheat programme ceases
US biotech crop pioneer Monsanto is to suspend the introduction of the world's first biotech wheat, amidst public outcry at the possible risks of genetically modified crops and at Monsanto's aggressive marketing tactics, writes Kevin Phillips.