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In search of the Holy Grail

01-Aug-2010 - Salt replacement and anti-microbial properties are being studied, says John Dunn

Bird is the word

02-Jul-2010 - Kookaburra has been on a spending spree to spruce up its operation, as Rod Addy finds out

Sugar 
Fix

02-Jul-2010 - Keeping consumers sweet and healthy is a tricky business when it comes to reducing sugar in food, reports Hayley Brown

Not so naughty 
but nice 


02-Jul-2010 - Firms are working to help consumers indulge – 
without getting the bulge. Anne Bruce reports

Riders of the storm

02-Jul-2010 - Now that the recession is 
over, can probiotics retain the surge they enjoyed during the lean period, asks Chloe Ryan

Building 
outside the box

02-Jul-2010 - Food factory operators need to think more laterally about the layout of new facilities before starting construction, as John Dunn discovers

Nuts about pistachios

01-Jun-2010 - The man who heads up Zeina Foods tells Rod Addy the history of how he grew his business to a £12M turnover firm and what his plans are for the future

Breakfast club

01-Jun-2010 - When it comes to media whipping boys, the breakfast cereals sector is up there with Gordon Brown and speed cameras.

The middle way forward

01-Jun-2010 - Home to some of the UK’s largest food and drink processors, opportunities abound in the Midlands region. Rod Addy reports

Boxing clever

01-Jun-2010 - Can the humble forklift truck be improved with smarter software? John Dunn reports

Have you heard?

01-Jun-2010 - Inaccurate product data is costing the food industry millions, says Michelle Knott

Chew the fats

01-Jun-2010 - When it comes to reformulating products, the gap between big and small presents formidable challenges, says Rick Pendrous

Enter the 2010 Food Manufacturing Excellence Awards

01-May-2010 - In recognition of their 10th birthday, the Food Manufacturing Excellence Awards have been relaunched. The revamped awards, which will be presented on Tuesday November 2, have a simplified entry process and a spanking new venue The Savoy in London, which reopens this summer after a £100m restoration.

Way of shelf-life

01-May-2010 - Industry is challenging the 10-day shelf-life rule, reports John Dunn

Here come the muffin men

01-May-2010 - Meet the men with the ultimate goal of selling American muffins to the US

Bakers rise to the healthy challenge

01-May-2010 - As health continues to be a major trend, manufacturers look towards ingredient suppliers for added benefits, reports Hayley Brown

A quest for quality begins

01-May-2010 - Calling all food scientists! Forget famous Bristolians Cary Grant, Banksy, Massive Attack and the Wurzels. It seems the food industry could have another reason to put Bristol on the map in the form of the Institute of Bio-sensing Technology.

In pole position

01-May-2010 - Consolidation, investment and automation has boosted frozen food firm Ardo, reports Hayley Brown

Welcome to the dark side

15-Apr-2010 - With the trend towards dark chocolate gaining momentum, cocoa bean prices are rising, as are calls for certification. Michelle Knott reports

Slippery when wet

15-Apr-2010 - The industry may think its health and safety track record is pretty good, but this is no time for it to be resting on its laurels, reports Rod Addy

Marine nutrition

15-Apr-2010 - Exploiting marine resources from around its coastline could help Ireland become a major player in the world’s functional foods market. Lou Reade reports

Looking for the next big thing in flavours? Try a little niche thinking...

15-Apr-2010 - Elaine Watson reports on changing tastes, consumer trends and profit margins in the world of food flavourings

Generation XL

15-Apr-2010 - Here's a sobering set of statistics: if current trends continue, 55% of boys and 70% of girls in the UK could be overweight or obese by 2050, according to the government's Foresight report. And while there is some evidence that the childhood obesity tide may now be turning, it's still shocking stuff. Not unreasonably, the media, politicians and parents are looking for someone to blame.

The FSA: 10 years on

15-Apr-2010 - With record levels of national debt and a general election looming, the FSA faces an uncertain future. Rick Pendrous reports on changing times

Age concerns

15-Apr-2010 - Like all businesses, food processors must confront age-related issues, says Rod Addy

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