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E-learning is a sensible option for food processors anxious to meet legal compliance issues in these cash-strapped times, discovers Rod Addy
Cranfield University's Fellowship in Manufacturing Management for the Red Meat Industry has been a big success and it is inviting applications for the next 18...
The UK's biggest supplier of eggs and egg-products, Noble Foods, has purchased a three tonne mixer through Interfood Technology. The twin-ribbon Inotec mixer was installed...
As an alternative to gases or carbon-producing thermal techniques, Radio Frequency Company in the US has developed its Macrowave pasteurisation system. This uses an electric...
Prior to the installation of an Eimco Water Technologies membrane bioreactor, one of the West Country's foremost independent beef and lamb producers was spending around...
Renold Chain has announced that its chain sensor, Smartlink, is now available for smaller pitch sizes down to 12.7mm. Smartlink can be used on a...
Drink manufacturers can have slip problems associated with spillages. Many, such as whisky maker Chivas Regal, have installed large sections of Floorline matting from Plastic...
Food Technology Noord-Oost Nederland in Holland (FTNON) has developed a new system for slicing a large variety of salads. Until now salads were sliced with...
Rolling bearings are key components in beverage production machinery, from blowing, filling and capping, and labelling, to conveying and palletising. Their performance, reliability and operating...
Critical hygiene compliance and high reliability are offered by the new MH15V photoelectric sensors from Sick UK for the food and beverage industry.The sensors are...
A new breakfast cereal producer in Colombia has chosen Baker Perkins to supply its first production line. Congrupo, based in Bogota, has ordered a complete...
Tray washers supplied by Industrial Washing Machines are helping A F Blakemore & Son, supplier to Spar grocery stores, to minimise the environmental impact of...
As the drive towards natural colours gathers further momentum, manufacturers need to adapt their processes to the challenges this presents. Lou Reade reports
Rubber seal specialist, Precision Polymer Engineering, is helping ready meal manufacturers to reduce the risk of product contamination with its metal-detectable elastomer seals.Precision Polymer Engineering...
Alaska Food Diagnostics has received accreditation from the Association of Analytical Communities Research Institute (AOAC RI) for its Fastrak salmonella rapid pathogen detection method.The high...
A high-speed tray packing line, an automatic weigher for fresh, sticky products, the latest X-ray inspection system, and a new software program that can link...
Current industrial practice for the production of mashed potatoes involves energy intensive steps using water as the heat transfer medium to pre-cook and initiate starch...
Despite a rash of recent closures in the ready meals sector, some manufacturers remain hopeful about the prospects for eventual recovery. Michelle Knott reports
Videojet Technologies has launched two new low-power fibre laser markers that are capable of direct parts marking and unique identification coding on a wide range...
Domino will premiere its new G-Series thermal inkjet printer and A-Series plus Duo range of continuous inkjet printers at this month's Packtech 2009 exhibition. The...
Lenze Group's Markem Cimpak 300 labelling machine applies labels to pallets using a pneumatic arm. Up to 130 labels an hour can be applied on...
Linx Printing Technologies has installed a Linx 30W scribing laser coder at tea producer Twinings to provide legible code on black cardboard cartons.The Twinings Premier...
Allen Coding Systems will be highlighting a wide range of advanced coding and marking solutions for the food industry at this month's Packtech exhibition, including...
Systems Labelling has announced the launch of its new in-mould labelling facility in Runcorn. The specialist label printer is entering the in-mould labelling market with...
Marking and coding supplier Markem-Imaje is committed to supplying its customers with methanol-free inks to improve employee safety and environmental protection.It has replaced the methanol...
On-pack labelling and coding is receiving more attention than ever. So how do manufacturers ensure they choose technologies that will not let them down? asks Paul Gander
Multi-pack cartons of high-energy liquid dairy products supplied to hospitals by Dutch dairy group Nutricia now carry large print-and-apply labels that wrap. These wrap around...
With temperature indicators and radio frequency identification, today's packaging is boxing clever. Patrick McGuigan reports
Syspal has developed a conveyor unit which it says will transform the speed of many food packaging operations. The Transverger is designed to solve a...
Ulma, the manufacturer of high performance packaging equipment, has introduced a new wrapper for medium to low volumes. This is the Olympus entry-level vertical form,...
After 32 years of manufacturing flow wrapping machines, Redpack Packaging Machinery's reputation for rugged equipment that 'just keeps on working' is well deserved. However, engineering...
Thermoforming and tray sealing equipment manufacturer Mecaplastic recently installed its S3000 Automatic Sealing machine at ready-meal supplier Glens of Antrim, so helping the company to...
Marco has announced a strategic alliance with packing line manufacturer Ishida. Under the alliance, Marco will supply Ishida's range of innovative tray sealing solutions on...
Preparing for the future is the theme of this month's International Travel Catering Association (ITCA) show in Barcelona, and UK packaging equipment manufacturer Packaging Automation...
Multivac of Germany has developed a range of product handling modules which can perform automated handling tasks at every stage of a Multivac packaging line....
Can food manufacturers really invest their way out of recession? Paul Gander talks to suppliers about the motivations for automation
New EU rules affording agency workers the same rights as full time employees could have a major impact on the food manufacturing sector
Food processors may face further storms over additives following changes to EU regulations at the end of last year. The Food Improvement Agents Package will...
With BSE concerns subsiding, gelatine can look forward to a bright future in the food industry. Bill Lavers reports
The benefits of biotechnology for food production are too great to ignore, says Monsanto's Ben Kampelman
Bright prospects for the food industry lie as much in existing as in new technologies, says Rod Addy
Every industry needs a collective point of representation and contact, new FDF president Ross Warburton tells Elaine Watson
In the Williams household, the amount of bread we consume is stable and predictable. Around Bank Holidays, we stock up beforehand. But even that rarely...
After investing £400,000 in the business, Southover Foods is well placed to celebrate its 20th birthday, says Steve Pearce
Nestle has elected to grant the pallet-pooling operator LPR approved supplier status for all its European divisions, including three based in the UK.The agreement complements...
A tray-and-lid combination from Smurfit Kappa is said to combine the branding benefits of a solidboard base with the supply chain performance of a corrugated...
Hull University Business School is examining product loss in the supply chain in a cross-disciplinary project, dubbed 'Total Loss', in partnership with an undisclosed grocery...
As more use is made of overprinted generic packaging, and concerns grow about cross-contamination and allergens, the use of scannable 2D codes could provide much-needed...
Commercial applications of a coated sugar-cane food tray are likely to arrive within months, says supplier Rockwell Solutions, now that food contact approval for the...
The recycling community says it is recovering from a media kicking delivered when depressed world markets meant it was already down. Indeed, brand owners such...
Some of Britain's biggest food manufacturers believe the restructuring they have undertaken over the past year or so means they are better placed to cope...
Despite energy prices falling towards the end of 2008 following peaks earlier in the year, the prices are still high compared with 2007. This is...
For my first column I can't resist ranting about the use of the word 'natural' to describe foods and ingredients.The Daily Telegraph reports that the...
In "preparation for the challenging economic outlook for 2009", The Real Good Food Company (RGFC) is streamlining its business by consolidating its two ingredients firms...
The addition of pea fibre to foods can increase insoluble fibre content, while retaining the colour and flavour of products, according to ingredient supplier The...
Burton's is expanding its children's biscuit brand Jammie Dodgers with a new out-of-home snack product entitled Splat Snacks. The crunchy, chewy splat-shaped biscuit and cereal...
When you work in the food industry you are always working! But I wouldn't have it any other way.Each food shop you undertake, whether it...
Mentions of the word 'brain' in new food and beverage products worldwide tripled in the 2007-2008 period versus the 2005-2006 period, according to market researcher...
Two Belgian chocolate makers have launched tooth-friendly products, which have been clinically tested and endorsed by dentists.The companies Daskalides and Chocolaterie Smet were supplied by...
Kombucha is predicted to be the "next big thing" when it comes to the UK's drinks market, according to a recently launched NPD service provider,...
The Juice Brewery has launched a new alcohol-free beer that combines the traditional ingredients of hops and malt with fruit.The drink is called Hoppers and...
Adventures in ice creamIngredients firm Pecan Deluxe Candy has invested heavily in new product development to meet the growing demand for more adventurous flavours in...
SirFood allergy alerts hit record levels in 2008 - rising to 63 compared with 58 in 2007.Manufacturers and retailers can be assured that it's within...
Motivation rather than legislation
Retail bakery chain, Greggs has completed work on a £12-13M production facility as part of a wider regeneration scheme on a brownfield site in Manchester.The...
SirRegarding your article on the new European Commission flavouring regulations ('What's your flavour?', Food Manufacture, January 2009, p46) I would like to clarify a key...
Food processors consider exporting more goods to take advantage of sterling's demise
The Chilled Food Association (CFA) has launched a project comparing the energy used and waste generated by home-cooked and factory-made lasagne in partnership with Sheffield...
The Food Climate Research Network (FCRN) has joined forces with the UK arm of WWF (formerly the World Wildlife Fund, now WWF-UK) to commission research...
Following extensive research, William Reed Business Media has rebranded its Foodex Meatex show. The new Foodex 2010 will take place at Birmingham's NEC on March...
The Carbon Trust is working closely with processors on a host of new schemes
Food Manufacture has launched a joint e-learning venture, Food Manufacture Training, with software and learning content company Skillgate.The initiative is aimed particularly at processors anxious...
As part of a company restructure, InBev UK has - as predicted by Food Manufacture (p32, September 2008) - announced plans to close the Stag...
EU funds rash of safety technology trials inthe chilled and frozen food supply chain
Cheese processors in the UK are set to benefit from the EU's pledge to introduce new measures to support the dairy sector, said the National...
UK red meat processors must apply the lean manufacturing techniques used by competitors elsewhere in Europe if they are to prosper in the 21st Century.That's...
Snacks turn sourConfectionery and premium snacks maker Zetar posted a £4.2M first half loss amid falling consumer spending and higher input costs. The firm announced...
supply chain prepares emergency measures
Between 2003 and 2008, the UK meat and poultry market grew from £15.1bn to almost £20bn at equivalent consumer values, according to the latest report...
Cornish pasty manufacturer Ginsters plans to automate a third 'pick and place' production line this year as part of a growth strategy which predicts the...
Former Unilever chief Scientist challenges Britain's suspicion of new food technology
Keeping on the right side of competition law is becoming "more and more tricky", according to the new boss of the Food and Drink Federation...
Gloomy prospect for brain health claims
Firms in dangerIndustry analyst Plimsoll has released its latest report into the UK food manufacturing market, which rates 295 of the UK's leading food manufacturing...
Most cheeses and many spreadable fats will not be able to carry health claims of any kind if the latest version of the nutrient profiling...
Moves to harmonise salt reduction across all 27 EU Member States would unfairly single out UK manufacturers and create huge technical headaches, the Provision Trade...
There will be continued consolidation in the food industry this year, but reduced access to finance means a growing proportion of firms may opt for...
Credit insurers' decision to slash cover threaten the whole food supply chain, warn bosses
Marks & Spencer (M&S) has come under fire over its decision to phase out around 50% of the products that it sources from Vion's site...
Greencore is to close its frozen desserts factory in West Yorkshire, resulting in the loss of around 180 jobs.The factory manufactures own-label products for retailers,...
Animal welfare is about to take centre stage once more with celebrity chefs hosting TV programmes highlighting the conditions under which animals are reared.It kicks...
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has cautiously welcomed the government’s promise to guarantee £20bn of loans to struggling companies, but warned that it might...
The ‘article 13’ list of applications under the EU health claims legislation will be “decimated” if regulators insist on applying pharmaceutical standards to nutritional research,...
Frozen fruit and vegetable producers will have to pass cost increases on to retailers as their power to buy in imports is hit by sterling’s...
There has been “unprecedented interest” from food manufacturers and retailers in tools to help them take a more strategic approach to raw materials purchasing in...
The second week of January brought fresh pain for the food manufacturing industry, as more factory closures were announced.Gibsons Foods’ factory at Ellesmere Port was...
The pension protection fund (PPF) is urging food manufacturers that are struggling with its schemes to immediately get in touch with it, because in “cases...
Despite their apparent simplicity, traffic light labels are misleading consumers because they don’t realise how the colours are calculated, according to research commissioned by the...
Functional foods of the future might seek to address the underlying causes of age-related chronic diseases such as Alzheimer’s, arthritis and certain cancers, scientists have...
Health and wellbeing, food additives, recycling and the impact of the weather will be the major issues for the soft drinks industry in 2009, according...
The Carbon Trust is working with ingredients suppliers to get a broader picture of greenhouse gas emissions across the whole processing supply chain.“A raft of...
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has appointed Andrew Kuyk CBE to the post of director of sustainability and competitiveness, with immediate effect.Kuyk joins FDF...
Justin King, chief executive of Sainsbury, has been appointed president of the international food and grocery expert and Charles Wilson, chief executive of Booker Group,...
Retailer-branded alcohol accounted for 17% of the total UK alcoholic drinks market in 2008 - or £1.9bn, according to research by Mintel revealed exclusively to...
Heinz has abandoned its second attempt to create a successful chilled soup brand and pulled its Farmers’ Market range from the chillers just 18 months...
Food manufacturers are crumbling under the “immense pressure” put on them by retailers, warned Unite the Union recently. The warning comes after one of Marks...
MEPS will debate controversial proposals to restrict the use of pesticides in Europe ahead of a crucial vote tomorrow (January 13) at the European Parliament....
Manufacturers of compound food products have rejected the idea floated by environment secretary Hilary Benn that country of origin labelling should apply to their products,...
Soft drinks entrepreneur Andrew Cawthray is hoping to secure planning permission to build a soft drinks production facility at Leeming Bar, Yorkshire.Cawthray, who founded Macaw...
Confectioner Bristow’s of Devon is due to re-start production at its Crediton-based factory today, after a buyer was found to rescue the company.The site had...
Aspartame supplier Ajinomoto is pushing for an early resolution to its legal dispute with Asda via a preliminary hearing at London’s High Court.Ajinomoto launched legal...
Modern eating patterns, health awareness and hectic lifestyles mean that consumers are favouring healthy snacks and more and more options are hitting our shelves.Well made,...
Professor David Boxer has been appointed as the next director of the Institute of Food Research and Professor of Microbial Metabolism at the University of...
Ulrick & Short has appointed Richard Squire to the post of development consultant chef. He has been working as a chef in hotels, restaurants and...
The National Skills Academy for Food and Drink Manufacturing has appointed four industry figures to its board of directors.These include Professor Colin Dennis director general...
Business leaders are predicting a tough year ahead as the effects of the global downturn feed through to producers and manufacturers.The dairy sector in particular...
Industry commentators fail to agree about the major trends for 2009, with some anticipating a resurgence in nostalgic foods made with simple ingredients and others...
Skimping on health and safety to save money as the recession bites could backfire, since new legislation will mean harsher penalties, a leading health and...
Half of the applications to make health claims under article 13.1 of the EU Nutrition and Health Claims Regulation do not include sufficient information for...
The Department of Health’s (DoH) Change4Life initiative is a “lost opportunity for government to get the food industry to act responsibly”, according to the Children’s...
Around 300-400 staff face redundancy at three Bakkavör factories in south Lincolnshire as the firm conducts a restructure amid “worsening economic conditions”A 90-day consultation has...
A recent advance in freezing technology has made it possible for manufacturers to improve productivity by reducing the downtime involved in defrosting their freezers. By...
Squash is still children’s favourite drink, according to an independent survey on children’s soft drinks consumption patterns commissioned by The British Soft Drinks Association.The survey,...
The audience gasped, shocked by what I had just said. But I was blissfully unaware. I was delivering a four-day training course on improving supply...
Gloucester-based bakery Janes Pantry has shaved 5% off its raw ingredients costs and removed paperwork associated with stock traceability via a recipe formulation system from...
The latest top-load carton closing system from Kliklok International is a straight-line machine which, says the manufacturer, lifts output speeds while offering greater layout options.According...
PD Ports has added its voice to growing numbers of logistics and supply chain service providers pressing the government to ease the system of distribution...
Metal packaging manufacturer Impress is making its latest generation of easy-peel membrane can-ends - jointly developed with Bonduelle - more widely available.Inside a batch retort,...
Machinery firms and end users are increasingly favouring ultrasonic welding over other technologies, most typically heat-sealing, because of its precise sealing control."With heat-sealing, you can...
A vacuum-free, gas-flushing system which can extend shelf-life in trays of fresh fruit pieces for up to 14 days is equally applicable to foods from...
There are a number of changes this year: new legislation; a new European Commission; a new European Parliament; and a new columnist for this spot...
A diet high in dairy calcium may aid weight loss, according to a study published in the International Journal of Obesity.Men and women were given...
In a bid to enhance the nutritional content of foods, an enzyme treatment has been harnessed to increase soluble fibre levels, Campden brewing research international...
In response to the increasing consumer demand for healthier chocolate, Spanish food firm Natra has unveiled a new line of functional chocolate and cocoa products...
Don't run the risk of needless waste
A fresh tranche of health claims applications proposing a link between omega-3 fatty acids and learning, brain development and concentration in children has been rejected...
A united attempt is under way to define sustainability and apply sustainable principles to food industry training, says Rod Addy
Kanes Foods, based in the Vale of Evesham, which supplies bagged salads, vegetables and stir fry ingredients to supermarkets across the country, has installed a...
A videographic recorder from ABB is now doing the job of five traditional paper chart recorders at Premier Foods' Sarsons vinegar factory at Middleton in...
A new range of units is available to improve the control capabilities of food and beverage processing machinery. The Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1400 controllers from Rockwell...
The Siemens Industry Automation Division has expanded industrial wireless local area networks (IWLAN) with something called the iHOP function. This guarantees reliable communication even with...
Simultaneous enumeration of two food industry pathogens - E.Coli and Enterobacteriaceae - is now possible for use by food laboratories using a single agar type...
An order for a new line of its Porky White brand of sausages from Tesco, has led London-based Graham White & Co to hire a...
Ishida Europe has launched a new system for the fast and efficient packing of trays into cases and Eurocrates. Operating at speeds of up to...
Hartleys Farm Foods has installed a novel sanitising system in its production facility at Nelson in Lancashire, which uses oxidising technology to ensure its food...
Accurate and reliable flow measurement is essential for consistent product quality and high product yield.Designed specifically with food and bev in mind, Endress +Hauser's Promass...
The introduction of new products at Premier Foods' Bury St Edmunds plant, which manufactures a range of table and cooking sauces and pickles, has made...
Northern Foods has reduced running costs and improved product quality at its Fox's Biscuits plant in Batley, Yorkshire, thanks to the installation of an automated...
A new conveyor belt aimed at the food industry has been launched by Habasit Rossi, which is already bringing cost savings to one undisclosed bakery.The...
Production lines for medium-scale output of American-style cookies and biscuits have been introduced by Baker Perkins. The lines extend the range of machines and systems...
After years of pedantry, the new EU flavourings regulation is almost here. Is this yet another headache for manufacturers? Michelle Knott reports
Two new features on Baker Perkins' largest biscuit cream sandwiching machines aim to cut downtime and waste in high output operations.Six-lane, high-speed sandwiching systems from...
Forced convection technology specialist Spooner Industries is extending its products and services for the UK baking industry. Complementing the firm's long-established capabilities in the design...
Bakery equipment manufacturer MIWE has launched an energy recovery system designed to help bakers reduce their energy costs. The new system claims to recover around...
Hayley Brown visits food research company Nizo, as part of the Seventh Annual World Food Technology and Innovation Forum in Rotterdam
Bakers are demanding efficient ovens, as electricity costs have shot up over the last few years. Hayley Brown looks at the latest developments
You have to spend money to make money, especially when it comes to R&D. Rick Pendrous reports
Returnables have been the backbone of many supply chains for decades. But is it time to reassess the real costs and benefits? Paul Gander reports
Career progression doesn't have to mean jumping ship every two minutes to get on to the next rung of the ladder, says Andy Henderson
When the going gets tough, the tough manufacturers streamline their operational processes. Rick Pendrous discovers new ways to survive
The audience gasped, shocked by what I had just said. But I was blissfully unaware. I was delivering a four-day training course on improving supply...
PD Ports has added its voice to growing numbers of logistics and supply chain service providers pressing the government to ease the system of distribution...
Gloucester-based bakery Janes Pantry has shaved 5% off its raw ingredients costs and removed paperwork associated with stock traceability via a recipe formulation system from...
The latest top-load carton closing system from Kliklok International is a straight-line machine which, says the manufacturer, lifts output speeds while offering greater layout options.According...
Metal packaging manufacturer Impress is making its latest generation of easy-peel membrane can-ends - jointly developed with Bonduelle - more widely available.Inside a batch retort,...
Machinery firms and end users are increasingly favouring ultrasonic welding over other technologies, most typically heat-sealing, because of its precise sealing control."With heat-sealing, you can...
A vacuum-free, gas-flushing system which can extend shelf-life in trays of fresh fruit pieces for up to 14 days is equally applicable to foods from...
Recent national press reports have stated that major supermarkets, such as Asda, have been drawing up plans to deal with the many suppliers they expected...
The Kerrygold Company will use computerised maintenance management software (CMMS) to manage engineering maintenance at its new £30M cheese processing and packing facility in Leek...
There are a number of changes this year: new legislation; a new European Commission; a new European Parliament; and a new columnist for this spot...
Milk Link, the farmer-owner dairy co-operative, has completed a £1.5M investment at its Crediton long-life milk processing facility with the installation of an advanced A3i...
In a bid to enhance the nutritional content of foods, an enzyme treatment has been harnessed to increase soluble fibre levels, Campden brewing research international...
A diet high in dairy calcium may aid weight loss, according to a study published in the International Journal of Obesity.Men and women were given...
The dawn of New Year is upon us but rather than optimism consumers have a palpable feeling of trepidation as they enter 2009.Concern over expanding...
Pomegreat, maker of pomegranate juice drink, is introducing Pomegreat Pure into its portfolio.The 100% pomegranate juice is aimed at health-conscious consumers who want the antioxidant...
New food firm The Big Yum has launched its first range of 'treats' designed to make snacks fun.The line includes Chocolate Drizzled Salted Pretzels, Chocolate...
Caley's has launched three new chocolate products in support of Help for Heroes: a registered charity that offers support for men and women who have...
3G Food Service and Seafood Solutions, distributor of chilled and frozen foods to the foodservice sector, has launched four new individual sous-vide style main courses.The...
Bakery Warburtons has relaunched its traditional breakfast bakery occasions product range with more modern packaging that is designed to attract attention and drive sales.Packs of...
BakeMark UK has launched a new licensed cookie with Nestlé - The Quality Street Matchmakers Cool Mint Cookie.The product builds on BakeMark's existing range of...
In a bid to tackle food waste, the government-funded Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP) is urging bakery manufacturers to take advantage of recent EU...
Mile High Drinks claims to have developed an antioxidant-rich fruit beverage that is designed to combat the symptoms of colds and flu.Originally intended to boost...
SirWith listeriosis on the increase in the west, discussion of bacteriophage (phage) technology was welcome ('Pathogen of least resistance', November 2008 issue p41). However, we...
The UK's largest farmer-owned dairy co-operative, First Milk plans to move its The Lake District Cheese Company and Mull of Kintyre brands into zip re-closable...
Rising costs coupled with consumers cutting their spending led to the 100 job losses at Yeo Valley's Cannington dairy, according to the organic food business.Graham...
Don't run the risk of needless waste
Technology could help suppliers preserve more of an ingredient's natural quality
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is expected to issue a scientific opinion next month on the risks nanoscience and nanotechnologies have on food and...
Industry groups are pressing processors to help forge common occupational standards for sustainability, with draft standards out now and workshops planned for the New Year.Sector...
KPMG says manufacturers will be drawn to strike pension deals with insurance firms
Britain's food supply chain is calculating what damage the vote by the European Parliament (EP) to end Britain's opt-out from the EU's 1993 Working Time...
The FOOD AND DRINK FEDERATION'S NEW president promises TO RAISE profile of the SECTOR
Changes to EU rules governing flavourings will put pressure on firms to use potentially dangerous natural substances instead of safer nature identical synthetic alternatives, experts...
Unemployment is on the rise in the food manufacturing sector and its supply chain, as firms announce further job cuts.Last month Kettle Produce announced details...
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has announced that Dame Deirdre Hutton will step down as chair of its board at the end of her four-year...
The Water Technology List (WTL), which lists water-saving products that qualify for tax relief, has a new category featuring a range of technologies concerned with...
Cabinet secretary for rural affairs and the environment, Richard Lochhead has urged Scottish producers to take heart from figures released by Omnibus research last month...
A report issued by management consultants LEK Consulting says that, despite the recession, 41% of consumers would still buy products with lower carbon ratings if...
Despite patchy growth over the last five years and the current recession, sales of bagged snacks have actually seen a small revival.Research by RTS Resource,...
The Business Payment Support Service, launched by HM Revenue and Customs in November 2008 to help cash-strapped businesses meet their tax, VAT and National Insurance...
2009 will be even tougher for trading
The European Food Safety Authority's (EFSA's) Management Board has adopted a Strategic Plan and a budget of euro 73M, which identifies six key strategic areas...
Expanded deals with food manufacturers including Kellogg, Nestlé and Heinz have finally helped French market entrant LPR secure a 5% share of the UK pallet...
A major food manufacturer with production operations across the UK, and employing almost 20,000 staff worldwide, is looking for an operations director to lead change...
Processed fruit fillings supplier Fourayes has completed the construction of a new storage and despatch building at its farm near Sittingbourne in Kent.Three loading bays...
After decades of zero tolerance, the US finally abandons its rigid approach to listeria
Butt Foods, the Nottingham-based firm behind the edible 'bread bowl' concept, has pumped £100,000 into modifying a production line to produce top quality 12in sub rolls.
Shire Systems is giving away five of its Food Sentinel total quality management software systems to UK factories as part of a New Year promotion....
The latest version of the pesticides Regulation approved by the European Parliament's Environment Committee would still mean that almost a quarter of crop protection products...
A fresh tranche of health claims applications proposing a link between omega-3 fatty acids and learning, brain development and concentration in children has been rejected...
The Chilled Food Association (CFA) has criticised the government-backed Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP) for persistently linking chilled ready meal manufacturers and take-away restaurants...
The food processing sector will undergo a surge in insolvencies from February onwards driven by the tough economic climate, Duncan Swift, head of Grant Thornton's...
New schemes have widespread implications
The Soil Association has rejected claims that allowing organic farmers to temporarily give their animals non-organic feed would undermine standards.The proposal is being discussed by...
Food and drink firms in the East Midlands are being urged to pitch for a portion of a £250,000 pot of money that has been...
European Parliament committee proposals challenge Food Standards Authority scheme
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