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The Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST) has elected Professor Carol Phillips as president.Phillips completed her BSc and PhD in Microbiology at Cardiff University....
Ingredients specialist Beacon Foods has appointed a food science graduate as business development co-ordinator. Lynne Davies, a graduate of Cardiff University, originally joined the...
Mrs Lam’s Delicious Food Company has appointed a new product development manager. Experienced development chef, Robert Gong, will report to general manager Richard Jones....
Ultimate Foods has announced proposals to close its sandwich production factory in Devizes, Wiltshire, having acquired the site in January after the previous owner went...
Ten agency staff working at Buckingham Foods’ sandwich factory have been arrested for working illegally, after immigration officers raided the site in Redmoor, Milton Keynes.A...
Grimsby Institute of Higher Education has clinched a deal with Northern Foods to provide a bespoke training academy for its 10,500 employees at its 21...
Securing regulatory approval for marketing novel foods in Europe should become faster and - in many cases - cheaper and simpler next spring, following a...
Trade promoter PS8 has risen from the ashes of government-backed export promoter Food From Britain (FFB) to act as ambassador for British firms at overseas...
The Meat Training Council has gone through a massive transformation and now it's ready to tell its story, as Rod Addy reports
An environmentally friendly cleaning technology that has been designed and widely used in Japan across multiple industry sectors is being launched on the European market...
Delphi Foods produces a range of Greek food products including houmous, taramasalata and tzatziki. The dips are filled into 170g, 283g and 430g pots, which...
ExxonMobil has designed a synthetic lubricant that can work under extreme temperatures and can be used to produce products that are nut-, wheat- and gluten-free...
To reduce the degree of manning required and downtime for a pressure steam boiler, Babcock Wanson has released its BW72H steam boiler control system.Boiler operators...
A compact automatic tray sealer has been developed for in-line production. It is suitable for use with a variety of accessories such as denesters, feeders,...
In a drive to maximise quality and safety on frozen food packaging lines, plant design and construction firm Bühler has launched the Sortex E with...
As the 2010 deadline banning the use of virgin R22 refrigerant approaches, Coolmation Service has secured an agreement to supply and install a new R22...
Poole's Pies of Wigan produces 200,000 meat pies a day, as well as 80,000 other puff pastry products.When the company installed a new production line...
For an environmentally friendly way of heating and cooling its 32,516m2 building in Milton Keynes, Cadbury chose Jet Environmental's low-carbon HVAC solution. The building combines...
For high speed pick and place with payloads of up to 1.5kg, Elau - the packaging automation specialist of Schneider Electric - is launching the...
Cryogenics provider Air Products is joining forces with mixer and grinder manufacturer Weiler, with the promise of improved food product formation, easier maintenance and lower...
Bakery ingredients specialist Puratos has struck a deal with Belgian functional ingredients firm Fugeia to develop bakery products using prebiotic fibres derived from wheat and...
Fruits that are rich in antioxidants and flavour are at the heart of a new flavouring paste from Unifine Food & Bake Ingredients.Made from concentrated...
National Starch Food Innovation has unveiled a starch for the reduced fat cake market. The firm claims that manufacturers can now create high-quality cakes using...
Create Flavours has launched a range of liquid and encapsulated natural, nut-free nutty flavours specifically for the bakery and confectionery sectors.The full range consists of...
Responding to consumer demand for products that contain no artificial ingredients and lower fat, salt and sugar content, without impacting on taste is a major...
In response to increasing government and retailer pressure to offer healthier bakery options, Macphie is reducing the levels of sugar, hydrogenated fat and additives in...
Ingredients supplier BASF has cleared an important regulatory hurdle in the authorisation of its LycoVit lycopene formulations in the EU.The European Commission's (EC) Standing Committee...
Ocean Spray's Ingredient Technology Group has introduced a sweetened dried cranberry (SDC) to its range of dried fruit ingredients for bakery products.The firm is marketing...
Bakers must prepare for ongoing volatility in commodity markets as the global economy recovers and the population grows, says Hayley Brown
For firms that trade by weight, providing evidence of conformity with calibration certificates is a legal requirement. That's why Avery Weigh-Tronix has introduced the first...
Sunala is introducing a new range of simple, powerful vision sensors that deliver reliable inspection results for food manufacturers.The vision system on the Cognex Checker...
Designed to work in dry or wet environments, the Versa GP checkweigher from Thermo Fisher Scientific can manage weighing, control and reject functions at line...
Vision systems are evolving fast and processors want equipment offering integrated control and analysis, says Rod Addy
To meet the increased demand generated by the expansion of the South African foodservice market, McCain has added three new packing lines to one of...
Soy Magic is taking on the big boys. Md Alon Salamon talks to Elaine Watson about supermarket listings, brand building and life in Grimsby
With consumers eating less red meat, rising costs and margins under pressure, meat processors need to be cut some slack. Rick Pendrous reports
Of all supply chain planning processes, sales forecasting often causes the biggest headaches.Ideally, everyone should work from the same numbers, sales forecasts, capacity and replenishment...
The Regional Food Group for Yorkshire and Humber (RFG) is promoting collaboration between processors in the region as its Flow project begins to bear fruit.Data...
Gloucester-based Bottlegreen Drinks Company is saving more than 30,000 road miles a year by outsourcing warehousing and distribution to logistics firm Downton, based in the...
By twinning an ink with especially strong adhesion with a coder equipped with air-drying, Linx Printing Technologies says it has addressed many of the coding...
With consumers trading down from own-label organic produce, the recession has hit demand for the type of compostable films typically used to package them, says...
If anyone wanted reminding why a new on-pack indicator for recyclability was necessary, there was no need to look further than this year's batch of...
Rachel's Organic has introduced a new snap-pot for its yoghurt multipacks, working with Greiner group company Wilsanco to create bespoke pots that are not only...
Sausage manufacturer James T Blakeman & Co has installed a high efficiency freezing system at its new £4M production plant.Freezing and chilling technology specialist Starfrost...
Baffled. There's no other word to describe how my senior colleagues and I feel at the way the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has handled its...
News emerged at the recent Anuga FoodTec show in Cologne that a new high pressure processing (HPP) - also known as cold pasteurisation - installation...
A leading clean-label ingredients manufacturer is launching a range of nutritionally beneficial ingredients, which it hopes will generate around 10-15% of its annual turnover by...
The Food Standards Agency's list of firms producing products free from the 'Southampton Six' food colourings continues to grow. The colours are: sunset yellow FCF...
A flavour and savoury ingredients company has commissioned research to be conducted at North Carolina State University to focus on the sensory science and the...
Sausage and meatballs specialist Snowbird Foods is pressing ahead with its first ever product using turkey.Turkey Tuckers are frozen, fully cooked meatballs with a Moroccan...
Is anyone suffering from exhibition apathy? My colleagues and I were sharing our IFE 2009 experiences on the topic of inspiration. It was clear that...
Developing new product ideas is a constant challenge to NPD technologists. The following is a check-list of ways to keep new ideas generated:1. Research the...
Warburtons is launching two new 600g loaf formats to add to its range, following a change in UK law in September 2008 allowing manufacturers to...
Irish food producer Kozy Shack Europe is launching Ready Grains, a multigrain breakfast cereal. The cereal is chilled, ready-to-eat and combines grains, whole oats, barley...
McCain Signatures has launched two new premium products: Signatures Sea Salt & Cracked Black Pepper Wedges and Caramelised Onion & Thyme Dice. They will be...
Gatorade is launching a classic British flavour exclusively to the UK: blackcurrant.It contains no artificial colours, flavours or sweeteners and no preservatives in line with...
New product development is becoming increasingly difficult with as many as 86% of all launches failing within their first year, according to market researcher and...
Dr Oetker's number one big pot yoghurt brand, Onken, is launching Orange and Lemon - the first product from its new limited edition range.The yoghurt...
Campden BRI has been exploring a range of research projects after receiving funding from Seafish - the industry levy board. These will focus on different...
Manufacturers continue to be thwarted by lack of access to credit, according to the latest Confederation of British Industry (CBI ) survey, with 26% of...
Time to raise the standards of evidence
The government-backed Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP) is funding research that aims to encourage firms to use recycled polypropylene plastic for food packaging including...
Phytopharm - the firm leading research into the appetite-suppressing plant hoodia gordonii - has still not found an industrial partner to replace Unilever, which abandoned...
S&A Foods founder and chief executive Perween Warsi has received an honorary science doctorate from Aston University, Birmingham, for her services to business and innovation."I'm...
Manufacturers are being invited to enter the Food and Drink Federation's 2009 Community Partnership Awards.This year, for the first time, the awards feature a new...
Sainsbury's Melton Mowbray Pork Pie, produced by Walker's Charnwood Bakery, was declared the 'Pie of Pies', the supreme champion in the first-ever British Pie Awards...
Uniq has invested £2.8M in a new 4t/h processing plant at its desserts factory in Minsterley, Shropshire.The plant includes a new pasteurising system, which connects...
William Jackson Bakery, dried pulse and seeds processor Maviga International and packaging firm Easypack were among the winners of the Queen's Award for Enterprise for...
Despite the tough economic conditions, the market for preserves and condiments is likely to continue to grow this year, according to research by RTS Resource...
Proposals for forced notification dropped
One of the UK's major pork processors is recruiting an operations director to manage the production of its factory in Cornwall.Tulip produces sausages for major...
Tesco aims to sharpen its carbon labelling commitment, increase its discounter range and introduce more aggressive price cuts and promotions, according to its annual figures."We...
New product with microscopic particles will enable manufacturers to slash salt levels
Tetra Pak has designed a pasteurisation kit for liquid dairy products that shaves 12% off energy costs.The Tetra Therm Lacta has an energy hibernation function...
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has rejected a study from the European Ramazzini Foundation (ERF), which claims aspartame poses a cancer risk, and given...
The Food Standards Agency has launched a new advisory unit to tackle food fraud.The Food Fraud Advisory Unit (FFAU) consists of environmental health, trading standards...
Industry heads to meet EU experts to discuss assessment of health claims applications
Opposition to United Biscuits' plans grows
Food Manufacture's 2009 Excellence Awards, designed to recognise the best in UK food and drink manufacture, are inviting entries.The awards celebrate continuous improvement and world-class...
The Food and Drink Federation is putting together guidance to help members work out whether they are subject to the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC).Under the...
The Provision Trade Federation (PTF) has blasted moves by Italian cheesemakers to impose restrictions on cutting and packing Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and accused them of...
The East Midlands Food and Drink Innovation Network (iNet) is holding a series of events across the region this month enabling local manufacturers to hook...
Food and Drink Federation (FDF) director general Melanie Leech is seeking a meeting with the Welsh Assembly Government's (WAG's) chief medical officer Tony Jewell to...
Which? has written to health secretary Alan Johnson urging him to press for stricter thresholds in the nutrient profiling system laid out in the EU...
Shadow hangs over £150M meat preparations market as industry pursues a compromise
Sales of Thorntons products sold in supermarkets and other retailers rocketed by 35.3% to £17.3M in the 14 weeks to April 18, driven by continued...
Unilever has embarked on a global salt reduction strategy covering more than 22,000 products. It works by measuring the contribution of the company's products to...
Factories that play music may be infringing copyright law if they do not have a music licence, the Performing Right Society (PRS) has warned. Tariffs...
Tate & Lyle has lost its patent infringement case against a group of Chinese manufacturers of sucralose, signalling a "green light" for rivals to increase...
Manufacturers supplying cash & carry firm Makro will in future be required to send electronic advanced shipment notes (ASNs) ahead of deliveries.Upon receipt of an...
Premier Foods has installed new technology to partially power its ready meals factory in Wales using food waste.Anaerobic digestion (AD) will convert waste food from...
Disappointment comes after a long wait
FSA Board fears that under-resourced 'Cinderella' service is health hazard
Quantitative easing has driven final salary pension scheme deficits to record levels, pounding balance sheets and absorbing funds that firms could invest in staff, equipment,...
Several research projects involving online detection technology for food quality and safety are underway.Campden BRI is testing DigiEye, a vision system using a calibrated digital...
Abattoirs and meat cutting plants face steep rises in the charges imposed for safety inspections from 2011. The increases are the Food Standards Agency’s (FSA)...
The market in surplus stock is becoming more challenging as new product development slows and processors reduce their ranges, according to Mark Schuringa, UK and...
Greencore has appointed Diane Walker as chief executive of its convenience foods in the UK. She has also been elected as an executive director of...
The implementation of new nutrient-based standards in secondary schools in September will not drive caterers to the brink of collapse, the boss of the School Food Trust (SFT) has insisted.
A farm and abattoir has launched a new company, Venison For Pets, after a web search found that pet food was the most expensive venison...
Proposals to increase industry charges for Meat Hygiene Service (MHS) official controls work call for an extra £1.2M from the meat industry from January 1...
Manufacturers could benefit from changing consumer perceptions on venison, as the meat is seen to be a healthy, premium alternative to beef and lamb, according...
Lobbying efforts to extend the use of high intensity sweeteners into new food categories have stepped up a gear as bakery and confectionery firms push...
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has called the government to task for failing to implement Regulatory Budgets that would have limited the cost of...
The British Cheddar market is being dragged down by pressure from cheap imports with wholesale prices predicted to fall even further, warned the National Farmers’...
Tangerine Confectionery has appointed Dick Brittle as a non-executive director. Brittle joins the independent confectionery company after retiring as director of Hancock’s cash and...
If UK milk production continues to decline at the current rate, more than half (53%) of the nation’s dairy products will be imported by 2030,...
Grocery think tank IGD is investigating portion size issues in research that could influence labelling and pack design. A working group has been set up with...
Support has swelled for the new Diploma in Manufacturing and Product Design, which will be available in 48 areas following its initial roll-out in 28...
Industry reports say food manufacturers’ access to finance is still deteriorating, despite the extra £26bn that has been pumped into the economy through quantitative easing. In...
Aspartame supplier Ajinomoto is closer to securing an early resolution to its legal dispute with Asda after winning its bid for a preliminary hearing at...
Neil Brealey has been named as the new sales director for the organic dairy brand Rachel’s Organic. Brealey was former head of sales at...
Robert Wiseman Dairies’ sales and marketing director has been appointed chairman of The Dairy Council. Sandy Wilkie succeeds Barry Nicholls, former chief executive of...
Sales of organic fruit, bread, bakery and soft drink products and prepared foodstuffs plunged in 2008, while organic milk, cheese, meat and poultry showed strong...
Kellogg is currently reviewing the efficiency of its manufacturing plant in Manchester, after significantly cutting down its workforce at its Wrexham-based site. A spokeswoman for the...
Techniques to save energy in the cold chain, including processing and cooling methods, were explored at a seminar in Solihull in the West Midlands last...
The relaxation of various nutrient profile thresholds could yet emerge from the European Commission (EC), as bakers wait to hear details of the EC’s plans...
New products containing an ingredient that binds to the bacteria in the mouth that are responsible for tooth decay and stops them sticking to teeth,...
Employees of the Food Standards Agency (FSA) are anxiously awaiting the outcome of restructuring instigated by chief executive Tim Smith, which is likely to result...
Industry bodies say that the government “should do more to help struggling businesses”, despite its announcement of plans to allow firms to pay off a...
A ground-breaking project attempting to develop more reliable techniques for measuring the colour and translucency of liquids such as beer, tea, orange juice and whisky...
The European Commission (EC) is drawing up guidance to help clear up the confusion surrounding the labelling of ‘natural’ food colours. The document, which is still...
Greggs has appointed Iain Ferguson to join its board as a non-executive director. Ferguson has been chief executive of Tate & Lyle since...
The Meat Training Council (MTC) has appointed Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones as its honorary president. Emmanuel-Jones will help raise awareness of the MTC’s work. He owns...
If you think health and safety is bureaucracy gone mad, think again. The right training can save lives and boost profits, says Rod Addy
Leeds Thomas Danby (LTD) College's first visit to Thailand to investigate processing facilities and standards was a resounding success, according to Joe Davidson, programme leader,...
Air incorporation in mixture and foaming in tanks are common problems when mixing powder and liquids in the dairy industry.For Arla Foods, the QB mixer...
To gain ISO accreditation of its manufacturing process, spice firm Edward Beharry needed to automate the equipment at its plant at Georgetown, Guyana.Its curry powder...
Weak bulk flow of sludge and wastewater causes solids deposition, which means particles will settle and build sediment in the tank. Aiming to eradicate this...
Petro-Canada has added a new product to its line of food grade lubricants and greases: Purity FG.Registered as an H1 lubricant (one that could have...
One of the challenges of producing fresh salad mixes is the difficulty of cost-effectively achieving a premium-quality product at low volume.That's why Syspal has introduced...
A new technology aims to improve the fuel efficiency of boiler operations, provide a return on investment and reduce environmental emissions - all by converting...
Waste used to be a big issue for Nicholl Food Packaging, producer of aluminium foil trays and containers for ready meals. With over 60% of...
Industry figures in the fork lift truck sector have voiced concerns over insufficient fork arm repairs."Rather than replacing worn fork arms, some reckless companies are...
Market demands for equipment that offers multi-purpose usage, simplicity of operation and accessibility during processing and maintenance have led to the development of a new...
Ishida Europe has supplied Maître Prunille - a major producer of dried fruit - with three multihead weigher models to meet demanding speed and accuracy...
Using minimum pressure and with a limited number of mechanical operations, the Stork MasterFormer aims to portion and form meat dough into an end-product comparable...
Industrial pump manufacturer Grundfos has added to its portfolio of electronic speed-controlled pump systems with a new product series called Cue.The wall-mounted frequency converters allow...
Calder Foods, producer of mayonnaise-based sandwich fillings and salads, has invested in an upgrade of its depositing and filling machinery from Riggs Autopack.Having previously purchased...
A Scottish manufacturer of industrial cookers has developed a customised browning unit that aims to cook meat products on all sides without the need for...
ABB, supplier of power and automation technologies, has devised a slide rule that makes it easier to get the correct dimensions for electric motors.Select the...
After sales service support is important to ensure the smooth running of new machinery. That's why Russell Finex, manufacturer of industrial sieves, separation and filtration...
The ProWok promises to maintain the crisp, fresh quality of stir fry ingredients on an industrial scale. Launched by BCH at the Anuga Exhibition in...
Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1400 programmable logic controllers (PLCs) from Rockwell Automation aim to give greater control and communication to food and beverage manufacturers."Customer demand has shown...
Pest and disease control programmes for the food industry must cover the entire food chain, from farm gate to final delivery to the retailer.Power washing...
A throughput weighing system from Avery Weigh-Tronix has helped improve production efficiency and quality at Glen Moray's whisky distillery in Morayshire, Scotland.It measures batches of...
Thermo Fisher Scientific has added four culture media to its Oxoid-branded range of ISO-compliant products for the microbiological examination of food and environmental samples.Oxoid Modified...
Following the results of recent trials, an ingredient that is currently only available commercially may be able to help prevent bacterial infections and improve the...
High pressure washdown is an important part of food processing to keep processes clean, hygienic and efficient. However, the electrical parts of machinery, such as...
Standard geared motors have to be regularly replaced due to corrosion from chemicals, lactic and caustic acids and direct and germ-laden fans infecting ambient air....
Antioxidants - such as BHA, BHT, vitamin C and vitamin E - are used to process fats and oils, particularly to protect edible fats from...
Syspal has designed a hygiene station that controls hand washing and sanitisation procedures to a measurable standard and can cope with one person washing their...
Kemtile has supplied almost 7,000m2 of seamless flooring ceramic for Robert Wiseman's new flagship dairy in Bridgwater.The £80M Bridgwater dairy has been built according to...
With the aid of its novel idea of producing breadcrumbs from freshly baked white bread, rather than stale bread, a German bakery grew from a...
Regulations stipulate that all processed food and most raw foods must state the protein content on the nutrition label. Producers must test products to determine...
Routine testing of milk and its products for pathogens is important for consumer safety and product quality.Having the ability to count presumptive Escherichia coli (E.Coli)...
In a bid to make counting colonies of bacteria and micro-organisms more reliable, a manufacturer of automated micro-biological systems has designed an instrument that counts...
Supplier of metal detection, checkweighing and X-ray inspection equipment, Loma Systems has added a compact and flexible space-saving X-ray system to its range.The Loma Space-saver...
To meet consumer demand for a larger measuring range, measuring instrument specialist Ebro Electronic has upgraded its TLC 730 dual thermometer.The new thermometer, available through...
Dunlop Protective Footwear has designed a boot for the food processing industry that complies with the latest health and safety slip requirements.Slip-resistant footwear often uses...
Money may be tight but steer clear of cutting corners in the area of food safety, as this could create a raft of new problems. Rick Pendrous reports
Ultraviolet (UV) disinfection is gaining in popularity as a means of killing dangerous foodborne bacteria that can cause food poisoning and reduce shelf-life.UV technology is...
If cash flow is the lifeblood of a business, what happens when the cost of borrowing goes up and less credit is available? Hayley Brown reports
What does the recession mean for the nutraceuticals trade? Find out at Vitafoods, the place to be if you are buying or selling healthy ingredients, says Elaine Watson
With reduced fat and added fruit and yoghurt, ice cream is getting better for you. Lynda Searby reports
Sales are rising, but growth is slow and patchy in bakery and confectionery ingredients, says RTS Resource
Healthy consumption is focusing the attention of soft drinks processors, but there's a twist in the tale, says Rod Addy
In cash-strapped times it's own-label and provenance that will attract consumers to chocolate, says Patrick McGuigan
Linda Thomas of Yakult talks to Elaine Watson about the flora, fauna and faeces of the gut
Roquette has launched a bulk sweetener produced from compounds that occur naturally in wheat and maize. SweetPearl allows manufacturers to replace all of the sugar...
In hard times will firms throw the NPD baby out with the bathwater? Not necessarily, says Elaine Watson
Research by the American Heart Association reveals that Hibiscus Sabdariffa has a beneficial effect on reducing high blood pressure. A clinical trial on adults aged...
A recent study indicates that cocoa flavanols can help alleviate the symptoms of depression. The research was published in the international scientific journal Nutritional Neuroscience...
Lipogen, Israel and Novastell, France, have launched an advanced brain-support ingredient of phosphatidylserine (PS) with conjugated DHA for better brain function.David Rutenberg, chief executive of...
Pulse growers must work harder to educate food manufacturers on how to use pulse fibres, flours, fibres and proteins in recipes if they want to...
Omega Ingredients has produced highly concentrated oil from apples and bananas.From toiletries to drinks, the oils can be used in a variety of products. Steve...
Leading food and drink manufacturers in the UK and France have started developing products containing Reb-A, a high purity zero-calorie sweetener from the stevia leaf.While...
There is still light at the end of the tunnel for organic juices even though UK sales have slumped by 25% year-on-year, according to Grove...
New research into Victorian Britain suggests that cancer, heart disease and dementia are not inevitable parts of ageing, and that their incidence could be significantly...
Negotiating the way through the food and drink labelling maze is no mean feat for manufacturers. Rod Addy reports on the ongoing debate
Interest in personalised nutrition amongst major food manufacturers has cooled off a little as it has become clear there will be no quick wins, according...
Managing the historical site that processes Tate & Lyle's much loved Golden Syrup brand is no mean feat for Dr Ian Clark, who relishes the challenge of running this 'hi-tech working museum'
United Biscuits (UB) is saving £200,000 per year through web-based satellite vehicle tracking for its internal fleet of 200 trucks and 25 tractor units and...
I wait for this moment with great anticipation. I know someone will say it. Most of them have been thinking it for a while. Suddenly...
Wintry conditions in February failed to undermine food and drink availability in major supermarkets, but revealed supply chain weaknesses in Wales and south west England.That...
Norwegian processor Stange Kylling has improved the appearance of poultry portions and lengthened shelf-life by using high-barrier vacuum shrink flexibles.The company runs a printed Darfresh...
Combined thermoforming and robotic pick-and-place is opening up a wide diversity of pack options for sliced meat lines, while limiting costs and helping to extend...
Tests on an antimicrobial coating, currently applied to paper-based wrapping for fresh deli products, are extending shelf-life achievable with primary packaging by up to 50%.Converter...
Asda says the sustainable packaging agenda will only be 'sustainable' as long there is a clear connection for consumers with lower prices.Speaking at a beverage...
Norwegian company Marine Harvest, the world's largest farmed salmon processor with operations around the globe - including Scotland and Ireland - is using sophisticated software...
Chilled food manufacturers and their retail customers could receive a significant boost if a new £750,000 project designed to extend the shelf-life of products beyond...
I was recently interviewed for a BBC Panorama special on food labelling. The more questions I answered, the more I felt that the current regime...
Compounds that occur naturally in wheat and maize can be used to sweeten chocolate products and coat confectionery such as chewing gum.Roquette has recently launched...
For manufacturers wanting to start - or increase - their offering to caterers, there are a few points worth remembering. The hospitality sector is currently...
Ingredient suppliers are launching sodium chloride replacement solutions in a bid to boost profits, as fresh anxieties over salt levels spread throughout the industry.Last month...
Traceable, local produce such as specialist regional foods and products that have been granted protected designation of origin (PDO) status can expect to benefit from...
Milk Link has launched The Red One, a russet-coloured, open-textured Red Leicester cheese, following calls from the industry to push the 'Britishness' of dairy products...
A report published last month by The Australian Trade Commission has identified a number of major trends gaining popularity in the UK, including 'free from',...
Chapati Man, manufacturer of spicy Indian wraps, has launched two new meat flavours: the Chicken Saag and Keema Aloo. Other flavours in the range include...
Heinz is introducing Thai Mean Beanz. The launch is set to take advantage of growing consumer interest in the tastes of Thailand, which now boasts...
With Mintel research indicating that over 30% of meals will be consumed out of home by 2010, sausage brand Wall's is launching a new pastry...
Warburtons is revamping its roll range with the launch of Warburtons Lunch Rolls and improved pack designs across all existing products. The rolls will be...
The 'free from' market will double in size to reach an estimated £354M by the end of 2012 and this is partly the result of...
Britvic has launched 'Juicy drench' - a drink made with its Drench brand of spring water and 8% fruit juice, with no artificial colours or...
There was a great buzz at the IFE09 show held at the Excel exhibition centre in London last month, with a variety of exciting products...
Snacks and confectionery firm Glisten has more than doubled capacity at its savoury snacks division with a £0.7M new factory at Park Royal, London.The site...
Fat is the word on lips and waistlines
SirHaving worked as a freelance interim food technologist for the past five years, this is the first time I have had to register as unemployed....
An euro 8M project called Etherpaths has been launched to explore the relationship between gut bacteria and lipid metabolism.The three-year EU-funded project brings together a...
British Sugar has invested £1.96M into upgrading facilities at its factory in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. The upgrade, conducted by ISG Jackson Special Projects, includes...
Leatherhead Food International is setting up a research project to investigate the effects of dietary fibre on cardiovascular health. If health claims were to be...
Uniq's sandwich factory in Northampton has pumped £450,000 into new enterprise resource planning software to improve stock management and quality control, reduce waste and labour...
As the Food Standards Agency (FSA) announced plans for a survey into consumer attitudes towards foods, it has emerged that better nutrition labelling is not...
The Co-op Group has told own-label suppliers that they should not use more sugar, fat or salt in value ranges. Speaking at Food Manufacture's new...
Unilever gets results from new software
Government initiatives and increased media coverage of health issues are fuelling consumer interest in health, according to research by RTS Resource commissioned by Food Manufacture.As...
European ready meal processors should cut the salt content of their products by at least 50%, in line with EU recommended allowances, according to fresh...
Lloyds TSB will allocate a large part of £28bn in loans to food processors in the next two years.The bank's regional director, Roger Brown, said...
GLARING OMISSIONS MAY BE ADDRESSED AS EUROPEAN COMMISSION PLANS TO MAKE AMENDS
Some retailers and manufacturers are refusing to use heavier recycled materials in food packaging, in a bid to meet reduction targets agreed with the Waste...
Pressure mounts as fears rise that firms avoid green waste disposal in the recession
we need action, not words, says greenpalm
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) is investigating record levels of commercial fire damage, believing the economic downturn has provoked a surge in "arson and...
Sector skills council Improve has renewed its calls for an increased take-up of science degrees so that graduates can enjoy a range of benefits from...
The Safe and Local Supplier Approval scheme (Salsa) continues to grow, despite consumer moves away from branded artisan products to economy own-label lines.Salsa was launched...
Tate & Lyle will be unable to sustain its 40% profit margin and its monopoly on the sucralose market as rivals muscle in on its...
Greencore Group is combating occupational back injuries with a device that warns workers when they are lifting loads incorrectly.BackTrack clips on to the belt and...
Advertising Standards Authority rules against Müller's Little Stars desserts
The robot picture accompanying the article 'More firms take the pick and place automation challenge' in the March issue of Food Manufacture p19 should have...
As predicted by Food Manufacture (March, p10), TSC Foods has become the exclusive owner of the Marco Pierre White endorsed brand, Glorious! Former brand owner...
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) is seeking partnerships with external firms or individuals to take Ribena, Horlicks and Lucozade into new areas as it builds its open innovation...
The European Parliament and Council cannot agree on whether to keep a clause in the Working Time Directive allowing Member States to opt out of...
Marks warns of a hard-nosed approach
Cadbury has accused the Food Commission of pedalling "badly-researched nonsense" after it attacked the confectioner for missing targets it had not actually set. A spokesman...
A campaign against retailers extending payment terms has been criticised by one ingredient supplier that claims "manufacturers are sometimes worse offenders than the supermarkets"A petition...
The government is showing "a marked lack of enthusiasm" for introducing legislation to establish a grocery ombudsman, according to liberal democrat MP Andrew George.More than...
The Food Standards Agency will develop and consult on voluntary targets for saturated fat and energy "in the next couple of months", head of nutrition...
Unions are striving to protect jobs at two major processing sites amid fears of significant redundancies.Union leaders remain optimistic about Allied Bakeries' Netherton site in...
The measure would affect thousands of suppliers to Nestlé, unilever, Kraft and Danone
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