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Thornton's has launched a range of mini cakes to attract new users to the cake sector. Manufactured by Finsbury Food Group, the cakes are designed...
Pizza base manufacturer La Pizza has launched a range of deep pan pizza bases with added bran and omega-3. The firm claims the base contains...
Premium adult soft drinks firm Bottlegreen Drinks is introducing three new flavours to its portfolio. New to its cordials range will be Pomegranate & Elderflower...
The Corporate Manslaughter Act, which came into force on April 6, will have a big impact on manufacturers. Any workplace fatality is now likely to...
Glasgow-based seafood processor Dawnfresh Seafoods has bought the trout and salmon processing and marketing co-operative Scot Trout for an undisclosed sum. The Lanarkshire-based fish processing...
Scheff Foods has announced plans for a £1.5M Black Country food factory, bringing up to 30 new jobs to the area.The firm, which manufactures frozen...
Only 13% of male and 16% of female European adolescents eat at least 200g of vegetables and at least two pieces of fruit each day,...
Bakers are setting up a steering committee to drive a comprehensive training strategy by establishing an academy for the baking sector. The announcement was made...
The Food Standards Agency has launched a searchable database to help local authority officers enforce controls on food being commercially imported into the UK from...
European competition authorities have approved Marel Food Systems’ acquisition of the Stork Food Systems division of Stork.United, the two companies will be a forerunner in...
A new round of the Bio-energy Capital Grants Scheme was launched last month.The scheme supports the installation of biomass-fuelled heat and combined heat and power...
Ice cream maker Hill Station is "absolutely confident" of securing additional funding for its business after bankers capped an invoice discounting facility last month. Chief...
The turnover of regional food and drink distribution service Tastes of Anglia Table has exceeded £1M. Food and drink marketing company Tastes of Anglia started...
Looking for a career in the food and drink processing and retail industries? Leading Edge's annual convention may help, as Rod Addy reports
Pioneering refrigeration technology from J & E Hall is being used at Gressingham Foods in Suffolk to help the company keep pace with increased demand...
Forklift truck manufacturer Jungheinrich has launched its ultra-stable, cost efficient, hydrostatic internal combustion engine-powered 4 series counterbalanced lift truck in the UK.The truck can lift...
Witt Gas Techniques, has launched LabOx, a new non-invasive oxygen measurement analyser for use with modified atmosphere packaging (MAP).LabOx is designed to measure the oxygen...
Formax slicing equipment has got more powerful and productive than ever with the PowerMax4000 and SNS systems.The PowerMax4000 maximizes throughput and slicing efficiency with the...
Compressed air systems specialist Thorite has installed a new compressor plant at Grampian Country Foods' Sandycroft factory, which has achieved major cost savings through its...
The latest Clean-Air oil-free compressors from ABAC UK are much quieter, more robust and more efficient than previous models.Designed for demanding food and beverage processing...
Burton's Foods, Britain's second largest biscuit manufacturer, has chosen a Schubert automated packaging system for Jammie Dodgers at its bakery in Wales.The high-performance line boasts...
Stable Micro Systems has developed a new test method for the baking industry. The Volscan profiler is a laser-based instrument that allows manufacturers to measure...
Food-grade lubricants manufacturer Rocol has made important changes to the packaging of its food-grade lubricant aerosol cans to make its products even easier to identify...
Charm Sciences has appointed Calibre Control International of Warrington to distribute and market Charm's full range of food safety diagnostic tests in the UK.Calibre has...
BakeMark UK has launched its new Caravan Brill Overwrap Cream Cheese Icing - a product that combines all the merits of Caravan Brill's successful Cream...
Macphie has launched a new generation of non-hydrogenated dairy cream alternatives, including non-hydrogenated versions of its existing brands.Dr Neil Carr, Macphie product development manager, said:...
An idea to add novelty to a Danish pastry has been successfully trialled by Food Design - manufacturer of premium multi-functional fudge and toffee inclusions.The...
Reducing the levels of saturated fat in bakery and confectionery food products while retaining their structure is no mean feat, but baking experts across the UK have risen to the challenge. Sarah Britton reports
DSM has announced the launch of its 'Let's cake together' concept. This 'toolkit' combines three clean label ingredients from DSM: CakeZyme, Etenia and the taste...
Ingredients specialist Beacon Foods is fully committed to reducing its carbon footprint and at the same time saving money. The producer of roasted and char-grilled...
Many waste water streams, even after primary treatment, contain small suspended solids that make the stream turbid.Turbidity greatly reduces the efficiency of downstream ultra violet...
Micromac Filtration, the independent industrial effluent treatment specialist, has upgraded the effluent treatment system at Launceston-based Kensey Foods.A supplier of cakes to Tesco, Kensey has...
Eriks UK has helped Coors brewery in Burton to save a potential £60,000 a year in energy costs.Looking for ways to improve its energy efficiency,...
As an array of emerging technologies line up for the renewable energy bandwagon, how viable is waste-to-energy? Michelle Knott reports
The EU's new regulation on food labels aims to address consumers' desire for more information and the industry's wish for clear and simple rules
Carbon emissions will assume an even higher profile once the Climate Change Bill becomes law and the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) is introduced.Current proposals would...
New reports that children are eating too much sugar have put the UK's diet back in the spotlight. So, how can we ensure our children are eating more healthily? Sarah Britton reports on Food Manufacture's NPD round table
David Fitt took a risk when he gave up his job at Greene King to manage England's only whisky distillery. But he wouldn't have it any other way
Promotional sales are some of the biggest sources of conflict between retailers and their suppliers in the UK today. But it is an area where...
More and more companies are taking advantage of IT systems to match supply to demand - some with better results than others.Chilled ready meal manufacturer...
Software gone bad? I'm talking about implementations that don't deliver the expected benefits, or have gone astray over time. The result is an unhappy client,...
US multi-layer films firm Ampac Flexibles has launched a range of nine-layer films for vertical form-fill-seal applications in foodservice.The Apex 9000 VF range includes five...
A premium carton can deliver improved margins without leaving a hole in your packaging budget, says supplier A&R Carton. "We can find other savings, while...
An upsurge in environment-related pack designs, and a consequent fivefold increase in entries in this area, has led the organisers of the Starpack packaging awards...
OK, so you may be tired of hearing about the food colours debate, but it would be wrong of me not to pass comment, I...
The due diligence bar for checking glass-in-glass contamination could and should be lifted, say equipment suppliers, despite the potentially significant capital costs for filling operations.When...
Cargill has come up with a jelly-ice-on-a-stick concept to woo consumers this summer."The unusual texture of this 'water ice' owes its chewy-creamy appeal to Cargill's...
Richmond has launched a new Jumbo sausage for its frozen range in time for the BBQ season.The new frozen variant is thicker and longer than...
With the Food Standards Agency setting salt and fat reduction targets and rumours circulating that sugar is next on the hit list, it's hardly surprising...
It's easy to become dehydrated when hard at work on the treadmill or pumping weights, so Aimia Foods has launched a range of Slazenger S1...
A holiday is a time to rest, reflect and recharge, but more importantly to experience and learn from other cultures.People don't generally go to Cuba...
Baraka Foods is hoping to make a killing this summer with its latest offering - Barbecue Ribs with a Jim Beam Kentucky Bourbon BBQ Sauce,...
Ladies looking for a sophisticated spread to sex up their sandwiches may be interested in Heinz's new mayonnaise range.Following market research, Heinz has specifically targeted...
It takes more than a quick sales demo to convince chefs to invest in a new product range, claims McCain Foodservice business development chef Donnie...
While Rome burns, the pedants picnic
Acne-ridden teens may well be drawn to nutraceuticals company Works With Water's range of flavoured spring waters with clinically proven health benefits.Beauty is the UK's...
Transport secretary Ruth Kelly has indicated that she is against the use of longer, heavier goods vehicles on Britain's roads. She was responding to a...
Tate & Lyle's food miles
Condiment firm reviews its production operations since the acquisition of its rival
Manufacturers are increasingly concerned about how health claims will be scrutinised under the EU Nutrition and Health Claims Regulation, given the regulators' tight timetable.The Food...
Marks & Spencer (M&S) Food may struggle as consumers feel the pinch, City analysts have warned.M&S, which hired a team of consultants to help it...
Seafood processors are misleading consumers and risking prosecution by ignoring Food Standards Agency (FSA) guidance on fresh food labelling, the Trading Standards Institute has warned.The...
Poor supply and high prices put shoppers off buying local
The first UK implementation of pulsed light technology to tackle spoilage in food will launch at an undisclosed factory next month.The pulsed light system, from...
The first application of radio frequency ID tagging (RFID) in the cheese industry has been trialled at Melton Mowbray-based Long Clawson Dairy.The firm, which supplies...
New group campaigns for more practical approach to nutrition-based food standards
The infection Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff), mainly associated with antibiotic-associated diarrhoea and colitis in hospitals among elderly patients, could become an issue for the food industry,...
Entries are now being sought for the 2008 Food Manufacture Excellence Awards.Now in their eighth year, the awards cover nine food and drink categories: Ambient...
Food manufacturers need to build better relationships with students, trainers have claimed."Many processors claim that they don't offer placements because of the hassle and the...
Reserve targets for sustainable fuel only
Britain's pig producers and processors face a bleak future unless better prices can be obtained, claimed a new report.Threats to the industry from rocketing feed...
Scottish fine food and game producer Braehead Foods is celebrating its successful growth with a move into a purpose-built 2,700 metres squared factory, giving it...
Infrastructural constraints in Scotland must be lifted if business
Consumers are increasingly turned off by cakes and biscuits making low sugar and low fat claims, preferring instead those boasting intrinsic health benefits, according to...
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has reassured manufacturers that it will not use 'shock and awe' tactics in its forthcoming campaign to educate consumers about...
Food firm defends plant's move to Poland
The lack of clarity on front-of-pack nutrition labelling in the new EU food information Regulation could be an indirect barrier to trade and a headache...
Trial stores are planned in the south west and the west end of London
A growing body of evidence shows many small and medium-sized food manufacturers are struggling to stay afloat as commodity costs rise and banks slap restrictions...
Mars has launched a six-point environmental initiative, ‘Mars on Earth’, to demonstrate its environmental credentials.It wants to scrap all waste going to landfill by 2011...
The UK’s first prosecution of illegal gangmasters is set to begin on April 29 at the Sheriff Court of Tayside, Central and Fife at Forfar,...
What is believed to be Scotland’s biggest food and drink promotional event to date took place on April 22-24 in George Square, Glasgow, supported by...
Dutch food giant Vion remained tight-lipped on its rumoured purchase of the UK’s Grampian Country Food Group - a deal reportedly worth £350M - as...
The jury is still out on safe dietary intake levels of acrylamide - a known carcinogen formed during frying, baking and roasting - and cancer,...
Nairns’ oat products, Montmorency’s Cherryactive juice drink and Croda’s Incromega omega-3 ingredients are the first products to pass educational charity Food for the Brain’s new...
Despite the ethical market’s strong growth, consumers have blasted Nestlé, Coca-Cola, Cadbury, McDonald’s and Tesco for failing to do enough to champion ethical values, according...
Lord Saatchi has confirmed that he will step down as Finsbury Food Group's chairman, and from the board, with effect from April 30. He will...
Sweet bakery specialist Dawn Foods has appointed Ton Wesseling to be its operations director Europe.In his new role Wesseling will manage the ingredients plant and...
Sally Lawrence joins UK naan bread manufacturer Honeytop Speciality Foods as head of innovations this month. No stranger to new product development in the UK...
Premier Foods has appointed Mat Baker as director of Foodservice and Ingredients.Reporting to group sales director Ian York, Baker will be responsible for all Premier...
Caribbean food and drink supplier Grace Foods UK has announced the appointment of Michael Ranglin as its new chief executive officer (CEO).Ranglin will be based...
Fresh food processors can now trace the condition of their products throughout the supply chain, with the UK launch of a low cost smart card...
Eoin Tonge is to take over the corporate communications role at Greencore from Jonathan Grant-Nicholas, who is retiring at the end of April after 45...
Despite increased interest in ethical foods, price premiums are a barrier to growth in certain categories, according to a senior market analyst.While the growth in...
The food industry must actively rebut the increasing number of scare stories that appear in the popular press, which are frequently based on false scientific...
Symington’s, the Leeds-based dried food manufacturer, has acquired the Sammy’s couscous brand from Bristol-based First Quality Foods for an undisclosed sum.The move, which is a...
New claims by environmental lobbyists that genetic modification (GM) does not increase crop yields or reduce pesticide use have been dismissed by plant breeding experts...
The Food Standards Agency’s (FSA’s) call for an EU-wide ban on the six colours used in the University of Southampton study was based primarily on...
Aquanova has developed novel preservatives to replace the antibiotic Natamycin for the surface preservation of foods prone to mould such as cheese and salami. Novasol...
Cargill has gained formal recognition for its Zerose erythritol as an approved sweetener and additive in the EU. As the tooth-friendly sweetener does not raise...
Amino acids could prove to be key weapons in the fight against sarcopenia (age-related muscle wasting), according to ingredients giant Ajinomoto. While many people associated...
DMV International has launched Aerion FOAM 210, a new trans fat-free cappuccino foamer with significantly less saturated fat than standard foamers but boasting an equivalent...
AB Enzymes has launched two new proteases for bakers: Veron HPP reduces dough resting times and improves dough handling in biscuits and crackers; Veron S50...
While functional foods are often targeted at older people who may be looking to reduce the risk of chronic disease or prolong their active life,...
As people become increasingly sedentary, the value of functional foods in helping to maximise health and wellbeing is increasing. The challenge is in making such...
Despite growing evidence that it could serve as a useful alternative to wheat flour, pea flour has been "largely overlooked" by food manufacturers, particularly in...
New research suggests that bilberry extract may prove particularly effective in protecting the body from renal damage caused by potassium bromate - an environmental pollutant...
The European market for functional foods is growing at 10% a year, according to new research from RTS Resource.Such health-giving products are significantly outperforming the...
A new study has added to the growing body of evidence sugesting that the long chain omega-3 fatty acid DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) could help reduce...
French firm Lesaffre has created a nutrition and health division dedicated to developing yeast ingredients for functional foods and dietary supplements.The new products, which contain...
Caramel colours giant DD Williamson has launched a patented, shelf-stable, water soluble natural blue colourant derived from anthocyanins extracted from vegetable juice.
Frozen food giant McCain plans to set up a customer taste panel to improve its new product development (NPD) in foodservice.While it is common for...
Many fish processors are losing out on extra income by failing to extract and sell the omega-3 oils from their by-products, according to one seafood...
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has published a protocol on how it communicates food safety incidents.Under the protocol, the FSA has made a commitment to...
The new owner of Tyrrells Potato Chips has pledged to invest in its production site near Leominster, Herefordshire, to put it in a better position...
Support is growing for including energy information on alcoholic drinks labels, according to members of the Food Standards Agency (FSA) board when it met last...
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has rejected claims that its call to ban the food colours used in a high-profile study by Southampton University contradicts...
Local authority inspections of food businesses are expected to come under harsh criticism, when the results of a public inquiry into the largest ever outbreak...
Austria-based dairy product firm Nom UK is launching a major offensive on the UK yoghurt and yoghurt drinks market, with the construction of a £40M...
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) will urge the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) to move to ban food colourings highlighted in a Southampton University study...
Gary Wooldridge joins frozen food specialist Ardo as distribution facilities manager from Delice de France, where he worked for four years, in the capacity of...
Traffic light labelling does not support the development of healthier products, one innovation expert at a leading branded processor has claimed.Supported by the Food Standards...
Finsbury Food Group has strengthened its presence in the free-from market by buying gluten-free bread and morning goods manufacturer Yorkshire Farm Bakery and its gluten-free...
Maintaining a price premium for organic products will prove increasingly hard in the current discount market, fears one leading firm operating in the area.Rachel’s Organic...
Industrial deaths involving workers being trapped inside machines could be prevented if manufacturers implemented effective lock-off procedures, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has claimed.Lock-off...
Plans to revise the EU’s Novel Food Regulation could allow products which cause unexpected allergic reactions among UK consumers onto supermarket shelves, the Food Standards...
If new rules restricting pesticide use in the EU are approved, food prices in Europe could rise sharply as crop yields fall, according to the...
Processors, retailers and local authorities will have greater powers to combat false or misleading product claims or counterfeit goods under legislation scheduled to be enacted...
More research is needed into the effects of consuming nano-sized food particles, according to the chairman of a Food Standards Agency (FSA) advisory committee on...
They're low-fat, low-GI, gluten free, packed with cholesterol-busting prebiotic fibres, protein, vitamins and folate and considerably less pricey than their rivals in the superfood stakes. But how many consumers know what to do with a packet of beans, peas, chickpeas or lentils? Elaine Watson headed to Toronto to find out how the humble pulse can take its rightful place at the table
P roducts to keep joints and bones healthy for longer will take centre stage at Vitafoods. One company hoping to entice visitors in the joint...
Whether they boost satiety, speed up metabolism, inhibit protein breakdown or block fat absorption, weight management ingredients are potentially big business (excuse the pun), and...
Feeding your face is potentially big business, although estimates of market size vary dramatically. But most sources agree that cosmeceuticals are experiencing double-digit growth. Packed...
The big launch at this year's show is DSM Food Specialties' Tensguard, a new non-fat hydrolysate containing bioactive peptides targeting the growing market for blood-pressure...
With more than 450 companies plugging their wares to 6,000 visitors, Vitafoods is the place to be if you are interested in buying or selling ingredients for the burgeoning health and wellness, nutraceuticals and cosmeceuticals markets. This year's exhibition promises to be as lively as ever, playing host to a major international conference covering everything from gut health to satiety, and the Finished Products Expo. Elaine Watson takes a look at what's on offer in Geneva
Location Hall one, Geneva Palexpo, http://www.geneva-palexpo.ch Opening hoursMay 610am - 5.30pmMay 710am - 5.30pmMay 810am - 4pmTransport Geneva Palexpo is next door to Geneva airport and...
With consumers wanting instant results and the EU wanting tighter regulation, the beauty foods market is no easy ride for manufacturers. Lynda Searby reports
The frequently maligned nut is a rich source of nutrients that can protect against a number of chronic diseases. Nicola Cottam reports
Pressed and processed with extra care, demand for the unique flavour of gourmet oils is rising. Bill Lavers reports
Is the holy grail of salt replacement now finally within reach? Michelle Knott talks to the companies at the cutting edge of research to find out
Walnut powder - used to enhance the immune systemBlack sesame seed - an immune system boosterCarilla (bitter gourd) - used to reduce blood sugarAstaxanthin -...
Walnut powder - used to enhance the immune systemBlack sesame seed - an immune system boosterCarilla (bitter gourd) - used to reduce blood sugarAstaxanthin -...
Sensus is extracting maximum value from the humble chicory root, Dr Diederick Meyer tells Elaine Watson
Goji berries or blueberries? Oats or quinoa? The world is nuts about superfoods but how super are they? By RTS Resource
The European Commission continues to disappoint with its proposed new regulations on the provision of food information to consumers, says Neville Craddock
It's only when you start trying to remove or replace it that you realise what a versatile and important ingredient sugar actually is, British Sugar's head of food science tells Elaine Watson
The science behind encapsulation is complex but there's a lot more to the process than just coating. John Dunn reports
In combination with other cholesterol-busting ingredients such as soy, almonds, oats and plant sterols, pulses can produce "quite spectacular, statin-like results", according to Dr Cyril...
One company making pulses more convenient is InfraReady Products, which partially pre-cooks them using infra-red technology. President Mark Picard says: "This causes water molecules in...
Best Cooking Pulses (BCP) is a family-owned yellow and green pea company run by Trudi Heal and Margaret Hughes, who have been instrumental in exploring...
Epidemiological studies suggest that a diet rich in pulses can help people maintain a more healthy weight, although precisely why is a subject of debate....
Two years ago Cargill announced plans for a wheat milling plant. Sarah Britton visits the newly opened site
Hitting the NPD bullseye involves careful practice of R&D, marketing and packaging, as Paul Gander reports
Green oats & brainGreen oat extract: mental health and cognitive function.Preparations made from green oats have been used as a traditional medicine to improve mental...
We waited for years for the outcome of the review of the Novel Food Regulation (258/97), which began in 2002. It eventually resulted in a...
We totally agree with you (FIHN February/March, p3) that it would be a disaster if nanotechnology went the same way as genetic modification. So, please...
Marketing functional and health-giving foods by targeting consumers at certain life stages could bring some structure to a fragmented market, according to a leading market...
APRIL 22-24Food Ingredients Central & Eastern EuropeWARSAW, POLANDInternational exhibition on food ingredientsContact: http://cee2008.fi-events.comMAY 6-8Vitafoods 2008GENEVA, SWITZERLANDInternational exhibition and conferenceContact: http://www.vitafoods.eu.com MAY 14-1716th European Conference on ObesityGENEVA,...
A major new clinical trial into the effects of omega-3 and cognitive function in children has proved inconclusive.An approved health claim about omega-3 and children's...
A growing body of evidence suggests that the foods mothers eat during pregnancy could have a profound impact on the health outcomes of their offspring...
Eating the right foods from an early age could significantly reduce the risk of developing certain cancers, according to food bioscientists.However, further research was needed...
Adding rice bran to refined cereals, breads, baked goods, extruded snacks, pasta and cookies could be a key means of improving their fibre content and...
The heart health foods of the future will have to address multiple risk factors for cardiovascular disease instead of simply focusing on cholesterol reduction, Unilever...
The process of consolidating the mountain of health claims submitted under article 13 of the Nutrition and Health Claims Regulation could take until June, European...
A proposed amendment to the Nutrition Labelling Directive (90/496/EEC) finally looks set to provide industry with a much-needed EU-wide definition of dietary fibre.While the Nutrition...
Manufacturers of high fat/sugar but nutrient-dense foods have scored a victory in their bid to have such products excluded from the nutrient profiling system in...
Nestlé has opened a research and development facility dedicated to premium and luxury chocolate.The Chocolate Centre of Excellence, at Nestlé's chocolate factory in Broc, Switzerland,...
Soybean oils with a similar nutritional profile to olive oil could be on the market in three to five years, according to biotech giant Monsanto.The...
Scientists at the University of Nottingham, UK, are developing radical 'fast structuring' technologies that could enable 'late stage customisation' of a range of consumer products...
Dairygold Food Ingredients UK has announced three business development appointments.Business development manager Breeda Cotter (pictured) will work closely with Dairygold`s food manufacturing customers and in...
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