INDUSTRY NEWS Prompting interest
The fast growing ‘Freefrom’ category could be given an extra boost in 2012 following the publication of new research highlighting the emergence of a newly identified condition – Gluten Sensitivity -which responds positively to a gluten-free diet. Medical experts are pushing for greater acknowledgement of Gluten Sensitivity as predictions showthat asmany as 10 per cent of the UK population could benefit fromcutting gluten fromtheir diet. Emma Herring, retail brandmanager at Dr. Schär UK, said: “We’ve already seen many non-coeliacs opting for a gluten-free diet, and benefiting from it; howeverwith the recent recognition of Gluten Sensitivity, a greater portion of the populationwill be trialling gluten-free products.” Dr. Schär UK’s DS gluten-free range offers a selection of high quality, gluten-free foodwhich is all suitable for people diagnosedwith coeliac disease and those suffering from gluten and/orwheat allergies, intolerance and sensitivity. For more information visit
www.dsglutenfree.co.uk.
Forming an alliance
With 75 years of combined experience, Bell Packaging Limited and Grumbe Srl are delighted to announce a joint collaboration to promote high quality transparent packaging in the UK. Grumbe are, according to the company, recognised as the world’s leading producer of printed transparent packaging. With increased requests from FMCG companies for their products, an agreement has been reached between Bell Packaging
and Grumbe to provide full availability in the UK of their unique range. Tubing, boxes, inserts and promotional designs can be decorated using Litho, Foil and Screen print processes. Producing over 80 million packs per annum, Grumbe offers one of the largest printed box capacities in Europe. On the announcement,MD Peter Lennie said: “Everybody at Bell is very excited.” For more information call 01582 459292, email
info@bellpackaging.com or visit
www.bellpackaging.com.
Efficiency rewards
GeneralMills, the owners of brands including Jus-Rol, Green Giant, Häagen-Dazs and Yoplait, is applauding the support it has received from Smurfit KappaWest Auckland in improving its packing line efficiency over the last six months. At GeneralMills Berwick, Smurfit Kappa assisted with carton erector efficiency, which led to a reduction in downtime in the packaging area. The collaboration was instrumental in the site winning the GeneralMills International Continuous Improvement Champion of the Year
Award.Marcus Jeffery, GeneralMills account manager at Smurfit KappaWest Auckland comments: “With the unique offering of additional support systems and
FHGMARKS AMILESTONE
Faber Halbertsma Group (FHG) has announced the acquisition of PAKi Logistics, a specialist in the pooling of standardised load carriers. Through this acquisition, the family business, based in Eck enWiel in the Netherlands, strengthens its position in the European market. The acquisition also marks a major milestone in the international growth
ambitions of FHG. Faber Halbertsma Group completed the acquisition under a new name, FHG, covering all subsidiaries of the group. As a result, PAKi Logistics will be re- branded FHG PAKi. FHG sells, hires, repairs and trades pallets and can offer a full combination of products and services. For more information contact sales on 01676 524000 or visit
www.fhg.nl.
technical advice that Smurfit Kappa provides, we help our customers sell more.” For more information call 0870 850 3877, email
enquiries@smurfitkappa.co.uk or visit
www.smurfitkappa.co.uk.
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