Archives for December 11, 2012

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Fabulous Bakin’ Boys gets boost from robotics

By Mike Stones

Cake, flapjack and muffin maker, the Fabulous Bakin’ Boys are reaping the benefits of a £3M investment in robotic technology, which is enabling the firm to grow new markets, cut costs and boost efficiency.

Chilled foods join shelf-life revolution

By Laurence Gibbons

Chilled foods look set to benefit from a revolutionary new approach to shelf-life extension, thanks to collaborative UK research.

Life ban for Portsmouth baker for mice infestation

By Lorraine Mullaney

A Portsmouth baker was fined £5,000 and banned from operating a food business in the UK after environmental health officers found a robin flying around his mice-infested premises.

GM food row sparked by DEFRA minister’s support

By Mike Stones

The row about genetically modified (GM) food re-ignited this week after a government minister said there were “real environmental benefits” associated with the technology.