An innovative vision-capturing technology for packaged foods ensures enhanced accuracy in the inspection and verification of labels and printing for seal integrity at high speeds, said Mettler Toledo CI-Vision.
US firm Crème Curls Bakery has recalled some of its vanilla cream puff products because the source of sodium caseinate, a milk derivative, is not labelled on the product, putting people with milk allergies at risk.
Using a computer-controlled process to move dough balls from mixers to the loading station can increase output and drive efficiency, according to German technology firm Diosna.
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) is considering implementing rules that will see three quarters of breakfast cereals banned from advertising on children’s television programmes, according to the Irish Breakfast Cereal Association (IBCA).
The food and beverage production industry is ramping up its innovation pipeline as a way of bucking the uncertain economic trend, Anuga FoodTec show director Peter Grothues told FoodProductionDaily.com at the event last week in Cologne, Germany.
Alfa Laval claims that its scraped-surface heat exchanger can take high viscosities and avoid burn-ons for applications in bakery and confectionery products.
While stevia is beginning to take off in a number of baked goods and snack categories in the US, Asian and South American markets, some other emerging ‘natural’ sweeteners look ready to take it on in the segment, claims Datamonitor.
Using modified flour through extrusion can cut costs, increase shelf-life and help manufacturers keep a clean label bakery product, according to technology firm Bühler.
Three class action lawsuits accusing Frito-Lay of deception through all-natural claims on its packaging have been consolidated so all are heard in a New York federal court.
A study in Korea has added to the growing body of research that says adding functional ingredient resistant starch (RS3) affects the rheological properties of wheat flour.
Slovakia faces being hauled before the European Court and potentially fined if it continues to drag its feet over the implementation of packaging waste regulations, said Brussels.
Specialty chemicals firm Budenheim has opened a Sodium Aluminium Sulphate Anhydrous (SAS) production line in Mexico that it says is the largest in the world.
Dutch ingredients firm Solanic has achieved self-affirmed generally recognised as safe status (SA GRAS) in the US for its natural potato protein isolates and claims the protein can help manufacturers achieve better quality gluten free bread.
FoodProductionDaily.com is hosting a free face-to-face conference next Wednesday (March 28) as part of Anuga FoodTec 2012 – where thousands of key industry players will assemble for one of the most important trade shows of the year.
Sustainable packaging has been highlighted as a key priority for Unilever as it launched an online innovation platform in a bid to uncover a raft of technical solutions to boost growth while cutting its carbon footprint.
ConAgra has accused agrifood giant ADM of infringing a patent covering technology enabling it to produce high fiber whole wheat flour with the palatability and appeal of refined white flour.
Some confectionery, biscuit and cake manufacturers face the threat of closure and are resorting to supermarket supplies amid a “dire and unprecedented” EU-wide egg shortage, according to an industry organisation.
Global packaging firm Stora Enso has taken steps to cement its position in the ever-expanding Asian virgin fibre-based consumer board market, through a €1.6bn ($2.1bn) investment in China.
Amcor has hailed the acquisition of Indian flexible packaging company Uniglobe as an important step in expanding its reach in the burgeoning sub-continent market.
FoodNavigator.com is hosting a virtual conference and expo next Thursday - March 29 2012 - on bakery formulation. Hear leading voices in the industry talk about what constitutes tomorrow’s value added bakery and cereal lines and how to formulate them.
Food equipment firm The Middleby Corporation has acquired the assets of Turkington USA, a manufacturer of automated baking equipment located in North Carolina.
Analysts note the ‘truly awful’ financial results for 2011 from Premier Foods as the UK group announced a £259.1m (€312.6) pre-tax loss for the full-year after writing down the value of its bread division.
Spanish researchers claim to have developed a cheaper, faster and more accurate method for detecting gluten levels in hydrolysed foods, and found that numerous products tested, including beers, using their new assay showed gliadin levels well in excess...
Smurfit Kappa (SK) said a £98m (€118m) investment in one of its major paper mills will both boost and secure supply of materials for its entire packaging operations in the UK and Ireland.
Packaging giant MeadWestvaco Corporation (MWV) hopes to “differentiate” itself from the rest of the food packaging sector through the opening of its new state-of-the-art R&D plant.
Researchers are working to develop a method for extending the shelf-life of products such as cheese, cakes and pastries using natural anti-fungal compounds to meet consumer demands.
Players looking to capitalise on the growing African market may move for parts of United Biscuits (UB) following speculation of a split ahead of a £500m sale.
Snack maker Diamond Foods has said that it has made some market share gains following its failed Pringles bid and is taking steps to reposition the business, including rekindling relationships with walnut growers.
Europe’s premier food industry body, FoodDrinkEurope (FDE), is backing next week’s European Parliament (EP) vote on the controversial 222-strong health claim register, as opponents rally last-minute veto support.
Looking at images of calorie-rich foods could affect how the brain processes tastes, leading to greater appreciation for even neutral tasting foods, suggest researchers from Nestle.
Projects aimed at boosting operational efficiency and sustainability in the food processing and packaging sectors are being urged to apply for a share of a £15m (€18m) fund by the UK Government.
