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Stuart Roberts has been appointed as the new director of the British Meat Processors Association (BMPA).Roberts replaces Maurice McCartney, who left the association on May...
Associated British Foods (ABF) has launched a joint venture with BP and global cross-sector manufacturer DuPont to build a world-scale biofuel plant in the UK.The...
Food firms face stiff recruitment targets, so Improve is boosting efforts to attract young people, says Rod Addy
US-based Key Technology has introduced a fluorescence-sensing laser sorter that uses the level of chlorophyll, as well as colour, size, and shape to detect and...
Food equipment and ingredients specialist Interfood Technology has extended its food processing equipment range with the announcement that it has been appointed as the sole...
The processing of eggs for use in the manufacture of liquid and powdered egg products is an established industry worldwide.Every day, hundreds of factories process...
The latest addition to the Easiweigh weighing range is a compact high-speed, twin lane optical counting system with the versatility to be used as either...
A bottling line at GlaxoSmith-Kline's Coleford factory has been upgraded with an enclosed bottle dryer that is more efficient and quieter than its predecessor.The new...
Dynawest has introduced a big bag container system to facilitate the support, storage and transport of Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers, commonly known as FIBC bulk...
Process automation and industrial robotics specialist Barr & Paatz has been appointed UK robot systems integrator by packaging automation supplier Elau. The move gives Barr...
Monk Conveyors has become the sole agent in the UK for Easy Conveyors of Holland.All units are available in aluminium alloy and stainless steel food-quality...
Krohne's Optimass 1000 Coriolis mass flowmeters are helping to ensure consistent quality of bagels produced at two manufacturing sites owned by a leading UK baker.The...
Tsubaki has introduced a new range of poly-steel food-grade chains in standard BS sizes.Ideal in applications where high levels of moisture are present, in washdown...
Food processors can control the speed of conveyor belts with ABB's latest machinery drive, which the firm claims is the most adaptable in the market....
Astec Conveyors has helped Walkers Snack Foods increase output at its Leicester plant by modifying its carton handling system.Cartons of product are now transported on...
Manufacturers could substantially improve their earnings by making minor adjustments to product-handling equipment, says John Dunn
Mums hoping to keep their kids' bones in peak condition may be interested in Blackcurrant & Liquorice Calcium Bonus water.Developed by Works With Water as...
Ingredients supplier Marigot, which specialises in the production of natural mineral products, has added to its Aquamin range.Rich in marine calcium, magnesium and various trace...
Purac has developed a ready-to-use calcium ingredient for use in acidic beverages such as fruit juices and acidified dairy drinks.Puracal QSynergy - a blend of...
Yoplait Dairy Crest (YDC) is launching Petits Filous Plus probiotic yoghurt drinks to increase the brand's appeal among children aged four to nine.Sold in strawberry-flavoured...
Enriched products can unlock the door to bone health, but it's a complex area and consumer understanding is essential, says Sarah Britton
The Food Manufacture Excellence Awards recognise the very best in UK food and drink manufacture. But to enter you must act fast, as the closing date for entries is June 29. To find out more about these prestigious awards and how to attend the celebratory awards evening visit [http://www.foodmanufactureexcellenceawards.co.uk]
Being small fry in a pond of giant sharks keeps you on your toes, says the boss of one snack brand that likes to punch above its weight
Cuts of 20% in the £1.9bn social and environmental costs of domestic food transport by 2012 - between suppliers and supermarket shelves - are achievable,...
I have a fundamental problem with some of the traditional measures and key performance indicators in place in companies, because they do not always reflect...
Wine importer Bottle Green say its use of Tetra Prisma Aseptic cartons for branded Australian wines is a victory for the environment - and quality.Its...
Amcor PET Packaging says its new Xamos barrier material will challenge many existing packs used for long-life milk and other light-sensitive dairy products.Based on polyethylene...
Compostable meat packaging, said to tackle the problem of product discolouration, while also being cost-competitive, will be on supermarket shelves this summer, says supplier Sirane.At...
No I'm not referring to the weather, but the speed at which the time to sort out product labelling is disappearing under the new claims...
New products, lower costs and increased concern over food wastage are rapidly eroding UK retailers' resistance to time temperature indicators (TTIs), say suppliers.Dr Malcolm Butler,...
Vegetable processors could benefit from new technology, which can turn potato waste into a valuable protein.Potato ingredients supplier Solanic has used its new mild treatment...
Bakers looking to help consumers stay fuller for longer could benefit from ingredients manufacturer Macphie's new range of low glycaemic index (GI) ingredients.Seeduction is multiseed...
Love Foods has developed a range of vegetarian ready meals, which substitute soya for egg, fish and meat."Meat meals often contain surprisingly little meat (usually...
Bio-Synergy's Skinny Water promises to help women feel more confident in their bikinis with its weight loss water.The low-calorie drink is enhanced with chromium and...
Fresh! Naturally Organic is also targeting weight-conscious women with its compostable-packaged sandwich and salad combo.The new 'In Your Bikini, Baby' product is aimed at those...
Rubicon has launched into the functional foods market with its Papaya Exotic juice drink, which contains lutein - a phytochemical found naturally in papayas.Lutein helps...
While out food shopping last Christmas, I had to do a double take. Browsing the seasonal party snacks section my eyes fell upon a turkey...
Recent changes to trading standards legislation now prevent food manufacturers from using Marc de Champagne - an alcohol distilled from champagne grapes - in recipes...
In a first for the UK desserts sector, Paignton-based Riviera Desserts (part of Uniq) has launched a new range of dairy-free soya desserts aimed at...
Kepak Convenience Foods is on a mission to improve product quality in its Rustlers range.The company has eliminated hydrogenated fat from all its products and...
The Cotswold Food Partnership (CFP) has launched a new division that offers food companies a complete 'concept to shelf' product development service.Once the product's concept...
SirThe news that strawberry crops have been left to rot as a result of a shortage of labour has left a bitter taste in the...
SirI read with some concern your article on health claims (June 2007, p15).The article is accompanied by a photograph of cranberries and the caption 'Superfood...
Cut red tape, but do not cut corners on food safety
Food Standards Agency (FSA) chief executive John Harwood has stressed whole-fat milk is not meant to fall foul of the new nutrient rules governing what...
It's your last chance to enter the seventh annual Food Manufacture Excellence Awards, as the final closing date for entries, June 29, has arrived.If you...
Europe risks being left behind in the agro-biotechnology stakes because it cannot engage in a "rational debate" about genetically modified (GM) food, EU trade commissioner...
European focus on children under-12 calls for voluntary action
Scotland's first carbon-neutral whisky distillery is under construction in Huntly, Aberdeenshire.The facility is being financed with £3.5M raised by Euan Shand, md of Scotch whisky...
Wensleydale Foods has folded because banking giant HSBC withdrew financial support for the fledgling Yorkshire Dales food manufacturer just months after awarding it a national...
A surge of product development with goji berries is expected this year following a Food Standards Agency (FSA) decision enabling them to remain on the...
Scientist calls for industry to take responsibility for labelling and consumer information
BSDA's new chairman Moody prioritises ethical issues for the future of british soft drinks
Potato processor McCain claims to be the first major food manufacturer to use wind turbines to generate a significant amount of electricity.The firm has embarked...
There would be "considerable benefits in terms of complementary products, increased sales and efficiency improvements" were Tangerine Confectionery to acquire Cadbury's Monkhill own-label sweets business,...
The future for shareholders at troubled baker Inter Link Foods was looking grim as Food Manufacture went to press, with sources close to the firm...
Competition in the flexible automated food picking sector is set to drive down the costs of robots further, thanks to a new machine from Fanuc...
The Encycle process described in the article 'Landfill food waste ban set to raise manufacturers' costs, published on p4 of the June issue of Food...
Substantial changes are required to reduce the amount of saturated fats in products
Global launches of products claiming to boost mental function grew by 60% between 2005 and 2006, while launches between January and May 2007 already outnumber...
Paterson Arran has become the first independent Scottish food manufacturer to adopt the Food Standards Agency's traffic light signposting scheme with the launch of Bronte...
The government's Food Industry Sustainability Strategy Review (FISS) website is now live. Five 'Champions' Groups' have posted reports making proposals on encouraging sustainability regarding Energy...
Vic Phimister, general manager of value added premium meat product producer GAA, is the prize draw winner of the Food Manufacture 'state-of-the-industry' survey conducted during...
Diacylglycerols or 'DAG' oils could offer hope to bakers struggling to cut saturated fat in products, according to Leatherhead Food International (LFI).Naturally present in vegetable...
Cadbury Schweppes has become the latest manufacturer to launch an initiative under the Schools Challenge scheme, promoted by food and drink sector skills council Improve.Cadbury...
John Harris, chief executive of Nestlé Purina Europe, is to take over from Carlo Donati as chief executive of Nestlé Waters, based in Paris, on...
More effort needed to ensure key social groups can eat healthily
The CIAA, trade body for the European food and drink industry, has named Mella Frewen as its next director general. Frewen has been in the...
Asda has announced its commitment to extend its Buy British policy, predicting demand for British beef will rise by 12% in its stores in 2008.At...
The UK soft drinks market posted 3.6% volume growth to 14,345M litres in 2006, with retail sales worth £12.9bn.According to consultancy Zenith International, carbonated drinks...
Grocery think tank IGD has highlighted three key performance indicators to minimise the environmental impact of transporting goods.IGD president Alastair Sykes, chairman and chief executive...
Processors dealing with additives, enzymes and flavourings are likely to see approval processes for them radically alter as a result of changes to EU rules.Under...
After paying a firm to assess the relationship it had with its suppliers, a major food retailer has ditched the resulting report because the feedback...
Many small suppliers are unaware of potential allergen problems, claims expert
lucozade in a fizz over EFSA regulation
Rising interest rates could prove a godsend for food manufacturers, according to commercial analyst Plimsoll Publishing.The company said research it had conducted indicated that almost...
Concerns have been raised about the safety of a smoke flavouring used in food manufacture, following evaluation by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).The EFSA’s...
The Irish Court in Dublin has ruled in favour of Greencore in the judicial review of its sugar compensation against the Irish government.On June 15...
Changes to flour labelling laws could create trade barriers and prejudice consumers against products made with UK wheat flour, trade associations have warned. UK manufacturers...
Nanoscience could help manufacturers develop products with a lower glycaemic index (GI) by enabling them to scrutinise starches at a sub-molecular level, according to the...
The food industry has been praised by the Department of Health (DoH) in a report on partnerships, outlining the government’s work with stakeholder groups to...
Richmond Ice Cream, Sagegreen Consulting and Lutosa (UK) were among the winners of the British Frozen Food Federation’s (BFFF’s) 2007 annual awards, held at the...
The Soil Association has warned about the threat of a new strain of the MRSA superbug spreading to the UK through infected meat from the...
East Midlands organidsation The Food & Drink Forum has a new chairman of the Board in David Williams, md of Nottingham bakery Butt Foods, who...
Sandwich manufacturer Freshway Foods has appointed Stasha Napior-Kowska as marketing controller.Napior-Kowska joins the Staffordshire-based company at a key time. Family owned and managed, Freshway Foods’...
The Yorkshire and Humber Seafood Group (YHSG) has appointed Dale Rodmell as a project officer.Rodmell has most recently been working towards a PhD using the...
Laura McLindon has been appointed technical manager at naan producer Honeytop Speciality Foods to help meet the requirements of its growing customer base.Based at Honeytop's...
Paul Moody, chief executive of Britvic has been elected as the new president of the British Soft Drinks Association (BSDA). Following the election, Moody said:...
Functional ingredients supplier LycoRed has named Udi Alroy as its vice president (VP) for global marketing and sales. In his new position Alroy will be...
Fengrain, the specialist grain cooperative in the eastern counties, has appointed Paul Wilkinson, former executive chairman of RHM Foods, as a non-executive director.Wilkinson spent some...
Kate’s Cakes has appointed Emma Burke as technical director to its Board.Burke initially joined Kate’s Cakes in May 2005 as procurement technologist, a role which...
CIAA - the voice of the European food and drink industry - has appointed Mrs Mella Frewen as its next director general. She will take...
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Food groups north of the border have united to form Scotland Food & Drink (SFD), to promote the Scottish food and drink industry in the...
Smoothie maker Innocent is dramatically upping the number of schools it supplies.The manufacturer currently distributes its drinks to 550 schools, but said it was aiming...
Pizza manufacturer Dr Oetker has placed a three-year contract for an unreported amount with third-party logistics provider Wincanton to manage its chilled national warehousing and...
Leading food and drink manufacturers are in discussions with nutrigenomics firm WellGen about using an ingredient beneficially affecting the expression of genes associated with inflammation,...
Blackcurrants head the first superfruit league based on scientific evidence, including their impact on major diseases, such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and Alzheimer’s.The league...
Food manufacturers are not doing enough to drive uptake of reduced-fat products, according to the Food Standards Agency (FSA).Speaking at a Leatherhead Food International conference...
Hospital sandwiches and other ready-to-eat foods pose a high-risk from foodborne listeria contamination in vulnerable groups, particularly among the elderly and immunocompromised.According to the Health...
The food industry is dismayed at continued confusion over how the fortification of flour with folic acid will be made mandatory.The Food Standards Agency’s (FSA’s)...
Greencore has moved into the sushi market with the acquisition of Liverpool-based Sushi San for an undisclosed sum.Sushi San, which employs about 20 staff and...
Rebiana, a plant-based zero-calorie sweetener being developed by Cargill and Coca-Cola, should have greater consumer appeal than other high-intensity sweeteners perceived by consumers as artificial,...
Recycling water will be the next key focus area for food processors, claimed speakers at last week’s Food and Beverage 2007 conference.“It’s the carbon footprint...
The Real Good Food Company has sold its fish division, frozen operator Five Star Fish, to British Seafood for £35M.Completion of the purchase of the...
The Food Industry Sustainability Strategy (FISS) ‘champions’ group’ on energy and climate change has urged government to provide the food industry with greater financial incentives...
Learndirect Business is offering training opportunities to help businesses brush up on food hygiene as National Food Safety Week begins today (June 11).The online training...
Planning permission has been granted for a £80M energy plant, which will use food and packaging waste from manufacturers such as Greencore, Northern Foods and...
Manufacturers are misguided when it comes to consumer expectations of product pricing and freshness, according to a survey conducted by consultancy firm Deloitte.While 42% of...
Experts on the Food Standards Agency’s (FSA’s) Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) have supported the recording of people’s genetic make-up for the National Diet...
The impact of changing carbohydrate consumption patterns on the nation’s health is the subject of a research review launched by the Food Standards Agency’s (FSA’s)...
A new enzyme could help manufacturers achieve significant reductions in acrylamide, but regulatory issues must be addressed before it is widely adopted in Europe, according...
Andrew Davidson has been appointed operations director at Finsbury Food subsidiary Nicholas & Harris’s Salisbury bakery.The bakery, which employs 160 people, bakes premium craft and...
Katie Brian has been appointed regional project co-ordinatorwith the English Beef and Lamb Executive (EBLEX). A former sheep technician with Innovis, Brian, who was brought...
Front of pack labels on cereals should differentiate between added and fruit sugars, and should be based on dry weight (without milk), according to new...
Workers from the Burton’s Foods plant at Moreton, Merseyside, and union bosses will meet employment minister Jim Murphy this evening (June 5) to discuss what...
More than 150 suppliers of cash and carry chain Makro have started uploading product data into the new GS1 UK data pool as part of...
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) could not efficiently tackle a similar incident to Sudan 1, a senior Food Standards Agency (FSA) official has claimed.When...
Convenience food group Greencore expects any “structural” increase in raw commodity prices to be passed on to customers and offset by gains in its own...
Industry body Seafish has urged seafood processors to apply for grants to fund on-pack promotion of Seafood Week 2007. It has also advised that funding...
Fears that the manufacture of biofuels are pushing up commodity prices are unfounded, according to The Home Grown Cereals Authority (HGCA).In its report, ‘‘Making Sense...
US firm BioLargo has developed new technology to enable the food industry to use controlled doses of iodine - the most potent known antimicrobial agent...
Fears that the manufacture of biofuels are pushing up commodity prices are unfounded, according to The Home Grown Cereals Authority (HGCA).In its report, Making Sense...
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