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Signatrol expansion sees new engineering appointment
Due to an expanding order book, data logging specialists Signatrol limited has appointed a new electronic support technician. Mariusz Orjanik has joined the company working with engineering manager Nick Price and will be involved in assisting the engineering manager, production support, as well as customer and supplier liaison. Gloucestershire-based Signatrol manufactures and supplies a range of […]
Signatrol expansion sees new engineering appointment
Due to an expanding order book, data logging specialists Signatrol limited has appointed a new Electronic Support Technician.
Ball completes acquisition of Rexam
Ball Corporation has announced the completion of its acquisition of Rexam PLC for approximately $6.1 billion of cash and equity, plus the assumption of approximately $2.4 billion of net debt, making Ball the largest manufacturer of beverage cans in the world.
Round-Up: Processing
Here is your weekly round-up of processing news. Next week’s round-up will focus on Shelf Life news.
GEA completes entry into bakery market
GEA has completed its entry into the bakery market by closing its acquisition of Imaforni, an Italian supplier of advanced lines for crackers, soft and hard biscuits.
Ball reaches agreement with Ardagh
Ball Corporation has announced it and Rexam have entered into an agreement with Ardagh Group.
Leatherhead completes first phase of relocation
As part of its move to new headquarters in Epsom, Surrey, UK, Leatherhead Food Research has said it now has more than 50 employees onsite at Great Burgh.
“Passion is the genesis of genius”
Following the recent acquisition of two companies, tna has significantly broadened its offering to the food manufacturing industry and is this year celebrating its 33rd anniversary. Here, we go back to where it all began and speak to Alf Taylor, tna’s co-founder.
Leatherhead acquired by Science Group
Leatherhead Food International Limited has announced an investment made by Science Group Plc, a global science and technology advisory and product development organisation.
Protein trend benefits meat snacks
Growing interest in protein content has benefitted the meat snacks market, where many products are naturally high in protein.
Barry Callebaut Sustainability Report 2013/14
The Barry Callebaut Group, manufacturer of chocolate and cocoa products, has announced the publication of its Cocoa Sustainability Report 2013/14. The report illustrates the company’s initiatives to improve the livelihoods of cocoa farmers through sustainable cocoa farming practices and to address the basic health and education needs of cocoa communities. “With ongoing challenges in cocoa […]
Barentz International acquires Maustepalvelu
Food ingredients distributor Barentz International has acquired blending company Finnish Maustepalvelu to expand its capacity in the development and production of customer specific blends in Europe. Maustepalvelu (MP Spice Services) specialises in developing customised blends with a focus on the meat, fish and snacks industries. For Barentz International, the acquisition of MP Spice Service reinforces […]
Local table sauces fends off international brands and private label
Local table sauces have bucked the trend among processed food in Europe, by successfully fending off the efforts of both the international brands and private label to grab their market share. However, according to Rabobank’s latest report, this success has come at a price. Manufacturers of local table sauce brands saw operating margins drop nearly […]
Tetra Pak acquires Danish membrane filtration company
Tetra Pak has acquired Denmark-based DSS Silkeborg, a supplier of membrane filtration technology for the dairy industry. Established in 2000, DSS develops, designs, sells, builds and commissions membrane filtration systems for dairy applications by using reverse osmosis, nano-filtration, ultra-filtration and micro-filtration technologies. The core competence of DSS lies in maximising the full use of milk […]