‘Flavour-retaining’ concord grape-juice powder debuts at IFT
A concord grape juice powder made from a dehydration process that is claimed to remove all the juice’s water while remaining its flavour and colour debuted at Chicago’s IFT show in July.
Archives for August 31, 2016
Unapproved fork lift changes could invalidate warranties
Fork lift truck users have been warned by the Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) against making unauthorised modifications or repairs to trucks that could invalidate rental contracts and manufacturer warranties, leaving users to foot any repair bills.
Grocery regulator: ‘I am dependent on suppliers’
The woman in charge of regulating the relationship between retailers and suppliers says she is “totally dependent” on food and drink firms telling her about unfair practices.
PPMA Total Show 2016 Preview
Ishida makes X-ray a focal point
Models from Ishida Europe’s newly-launched X-ray range will form the centrepiece of the company’s stand at the show, which will also showcase the company’s abilities in multi-head weighing, tray sealing and checkweighing.
Tulip boss replaced as fortunes slide
Steve Francis has been appointed the new ceo of meat processor Tulip by its parent Danish Crown, replacing Chris Thomas with effect from September 5.
Contaminated ingredients lead EU food safety alerts
High levels of mercury in fish, aflatoxins – a type of mould – in nuts, and salmonella in fruit and vegetables, were among the most notified food safety risks last year across the EU, according to the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) 2015...
Forklift truck safety failings cost firm £37,670
An engineering company that manufacturers industrial ovens has been ordered to pay more than £30,000 for safety failings involving a forklift truck.
PPMA Total Show 2016 preview
Packaging roll handling equipment on show
Supplier of converting, packaging and printing equipment Jarshire will demonstrate handling equipment from Dotec. The highlight will be the new Dotec roll handler quick change concept.