Robot just the job for Jaffa Cakes
01-Dec-2008
Sewtec Automation's new high-speed robotic case-loading system is being used by United Biscuits for packing its McVitie's Jaffa Cakes into outer...
Crevice-free valves aid CIP and SIP
01-Dec-2008
The elimination of traps and crevices which might increase the potential for bacteria growth is an important design requirement for control valves...
Seal-less peristaltic pumps provide accurate dosing
01-Dec-2008
The Verderflex Autoclude OEM range of peristaltic pumps now account for 78% of Autoclude's sales. The pumps are available in a range from highly...
01-Dec-2008 By Lynda Searby
Buy badly and pumps can drain resources. Choose wisely and they'll save you money. Lynda Searby reports
Peristaltic pumps now pack Profibus
01-Dec-2008
Watson-Marlow Bredel is launching three new IP66 ingress-protection rated peristaltic pumps with Profibus DP networking capabilities. The first model...
01-Dec-2008 By Paul Gander
Offer your customers a step up in quality, shelf-life or variety with the latest meat and poultry processing and packing options, says Paul Gander
01-Dec-2008 By Hayley Brown
Shadow secretary of state for agriculture and rural affairs, Jim Paice, talks to Hayley Brown about the major issues faced by food manufacturers
01-Dec-2008 By Hayley Brown
Sarah Goodhew, group new product development (NPD) manager at R&R ice cream, tells Hayley Brown about the rewards of working in a team
01-Dec-2008
Cardiovascular health is said to be much improved with a new food ingredient based on carotenoids extracted from tomatoes.Lyc-O-Mato from Israeli...
01-Dec-2008 By Hayley Brown
With family finances under pressure, will consumers be cutting back on what they spend this Christmas? Hayley Brown finds out
01-Dec-2008 By Michelle Knott
Sandwich makers are also seeing changes in consumer purchasing behaviour as money gets tighter. Michelle Knott reports
01-Dec-2008 By Rod Addy
Can NPD maintain the popularity of the dessert in these health-conscious times? asks Rod Addy
01-Dec-2008 By Nicola Cottam
Consumer acceptance of superfruits is more likely for some products - such as soft drinks - than others. Nicola Cottam reports
01-Dec-2008 By Rod Addy
Food manufacture has much to celebrate and last month it did just that
01-Dec-2008 By Hayley Brown
Innovative ranges of beauty foods are launching around the world, from skin-nourishing chocolates to anti-ageing drinks. But how will the credit crunch impact on their success? Hayley Brown investigates
01-Dec-2008 By Hayley Brown
Control of wastage is essential in running an efficient cake-making operation, says Nish Fatania
01-Dec-2008 By Hugh Williams
How dare you waste your chief executive's time, talking about supply chain opportunities? This is of no interest to him. Surely, it is your job to...
McDonald's new look focuses on ingredients and provenance
01-Dec-2008
In a move that will be extended globally over the coming months, and could well inspire retail imitators, McDonald's UK has introduced new designs...
01-Dec-2008 By Rick Pendrous
Transport operator Norbert Dentressangle is tightening its belt in anticipation of the economic slowdown, with the objective of becoming a leaner and...
CEN standard undermined by new research
01-Dec-2008
The question may seem simple: can you open it or not? But the test methodology currently favoured by the committee working on a European standard...
01-Dec-2008
I'm not alone when I highlight Britain's failure to develop skilled workers in the food industry. But, it's not just a failure to educate - it's also...
01-Dec-2008 By Paul Gander
Industry worries that the new UK specification (PAS 2050) for calculating carbon footprint would not take into account material-to-material recycling...
Yorkshire Forward helps NPD
01-Dec-2008
Appetizing Innovation, a three-year project funded by Yorkshire Forward, has launched a new initiative designed to help food and drink companies...
01-Dec-2008 By Hayley Brown
Innovation will ensure short term survival as well as longer term stability, argues Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP), a programme headed by the...
Standard sensory analysis vocabulary ends inconsistency
01-Dec-2008
International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) has developed a sensory analysis vocabulary to promote consistency.The ISO standard will...
01-Dec-2008
Simplified laws add up to more confusion
01-Dec-2008 By Elaine Watson
Regulatory approval could see Stevia break into major intense sweeteners Markets
FDF to tackle credit insurance dilemma
01-Dec-2008
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) is in talks with the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) over concerns that insurance companies are suddenly...
01-Dec-2008 By Hayley Brown
Betty Crocker changeover speeds slashed with tips gleaned from racing car pit stops
01-Dec-2008 By Elaine Watson
Sources claim poor sales will push M&S to ditch experiment with branded products
Dragons' Den winner signs Asda contract
01-Dec-2008
Caribbean chilled ready meals will be rolled out across Asda stores next year after a successful tie-up with Dragons' Den contenders Mark and Elina...
Shoppers switch to Sainsbury's brand
01-Dec-2008
Sainsbury claims that its Switch and Save campaign to entice consumers to switch from branded foods to its cheaper own-label products has resulted in...
01-Dec-2008 By Rick Pendrous
Sainsbury chief slams FSA for imposing tough rules on retailers, but not caterers
01-Dec-2008 By Elaine Watson
Asda looks to reduce unjustified 'May contain' warnings on pack
Woolworths' confectionery suppliers up in air after chain's plunge into administration
01-Dec-2008
A cloud of uncertainty loomed over suppliers to Woolworths, as administrators continued their efforts to try to rescue the chain.An industry source...
01-Dec-2008 By Elaine Watson
Payment terms extended as debt-ridden company pays to defer banking covenant test
Manufacturers must open up to innovation
01-Dec-2008 By Hayley Brown
Food manufacturers are still not making the most of open innovation, despite the concept being around for a few years, according to Jeff Bellairs,...
It’s value over values as consumers feel pinch
01-Dec-2008 By Hayley Brown
Food and drink manufacturers report that “value” products are gaining popularity as a result of decreasing consumer spend.Data from the Office of...
Greencore results meet expectations
01-Dec-2008 By John Dunn
With its share price plummeting by almost 75% this year, Irish convenience food group Greencore disclosed a not unexpected drop in pre-tax profits of...
No scores on the doors yet for food hygiene
01-Dec-2008 By Rick Pendrous
Agreement on a ‘scores on the doors’ UK-wide food hygiene scheme is unlikely to be reached when the Food Standards Agency (FSA) Board meets on...
01-Dec-2008 By Rod Addy
The weakening pound is piling more pressure on already stretched UK food and drink dairy processors, top bosses have warned.Senior executives claim...
Food research programmes need to think small
01-Dec-2008 By Rick Pendrous
European food research programmes need to be far more relevant to smaller companies to reverse the EU’s declining share of world exports, a leading...
Put chilled food packaging to the carbon test
01-Dec-2008 By Paul Gander
The Chilled Food Association (CFA) has called for an authoritative carbon footprint analysis comparing returnable transit packaging (RTP) with...
Unilever grilled over sustainable palm oil
01-Dec-2008 By Rod Addy
Unilever faced a grilling over why the food industry was not moving faster to sell products made from sustainable sources of palm oil, at a recent...
