Glanbia dairy grapples with EU reform
Ireland's dairy and ingredients giant, Glanbia, reported a dip in sales and profits for its first half of 2006, stung by cuts to EU support for the dairy sector.
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Labeling machine adapts to different cylinders
A new labelling machine can cope with both oblong-shaped containers and round bottles at increased labeling speeds, says its designer.
USDA proposal could redefine grass-fed meat
Plans by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) to expand the definition of grass-fed animals, has caused concern in the industry that the growing market for organic pastured meats could be undermined by commercial operations.
Flow-wrapper combines MAP and vacuum packaging
A new flow-wrapper on the market allows manufacturers to produce cheaper packs with the same shelf life as thermoformed ones, its manufacturer claims.
'Healthy' crisps aim to improve Walkers image
Following a £15m (€22.2m) investment in research and development at the company, UK crisp giant Walkers has launched a new 'healthier' range to attract snack-loving consumers worried about their waistlines.