Going nuts over high barrier Natureflex film

Innovia Films’ high barrier compostable cellulose-based material, NatureFlex™ NK, has been chosen by an Italian producer, New Factor, to wrap its range of organic nuts and dried fruit – Mister Nut Bio.
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Amcor expects stronger earnings

Packaging group Amcor Ltd says it expects stronger earnings this financial year on the back of price rises even though trading volumes at its Australasian operations will track lower during the first half.
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Vandals cause juicy end

A review of operations in the wake of a vandalism attack in August at National Foods will mean 57 redundancies for the Berri juice factory.
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Cadbury not sweet on Kraft

The hostile takeover of chocolate manufacturer Cadbury by American snack food giant Kraft would create a billion-dollar company in Australia, but could also lead to problems.
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US confectionery trends look sweet for 2009

US confectionery makers are thinking outside the square to provide consumers with innovative products that will drive consumer purchasing over the next five years, according to the NCA's Trend Report 2009.
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AMWU wants Visy agreement rejected

The Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union is calling on the Federal Government to reject a five-year, non-union agreement it says Visy is trying to impose on workers at its Tumut pulp and paper mill.
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Breakfast is going green

Breakfast food is about to go green in a good way with the UK's third-largest supermarket chain, Sainsbury's, deciding to banish cardboard cereal boxes in favour of recyclable plastic bags.
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