Nestlé has pledged to crack down on companies “owning or managing high-risk palm oil plantations or farms linked to deforestation” as part of a new commitment to sustainable sourcing.
The financial meltdown in the meat processing and packaging industries is over declared the organisers of IFFA, the world’s leading trade show for the sectors.
Smaller-volume meat processors can now get the cost and quality benefits of a near infrared (NIR) fat analysing system thanks to the launch of an affordable, compact and robust new machine, said manufacturers Foss.
The call for better biomarkers to substantiate health claims is a bold and timely move, but we need to move away from trying to judge foods as pharmaceuticals.
Birmingham-based ethnic foods manufacturer Spice Time is moving into new purpose-built premises this year as it embarks on an ambitious bid to become the UK’s leading Halal foodservice manufacturer.
British bakery group Greggs posted a small rise in underlying sales and said a focus on the breakfast market has left it well placed for growth this year.
Pure, uncontaminated oats do not cause adverse reactions in most people with celiac disease and gluten-free labeling guidelines should be revised to reflect this, Health Canada has suggested.
A form of near infrared imaging technology pioneered by the military could provide food manufacturers with a more powerful tool to measure the distribution of components such as moisture, fat and protein in foods where they are not evenly distributed.
A new review from Linda Loma University in California has added to the body of evidence suggesting that eating nuts may help lower cholesterol and contribute to heart health.
Greater convenience and more choice are the twin benefits claims for the new range of easy-open food can ends from packaging supplier Crown Food Europe.
UK snack and confectionery group, Zetar, claims its new healthy snacking range informed its accelerated sales growth and aided “strong” financial recovery in the second half of 2009.
Tate and Lyle now has new capacity for glucose syrup up and running at its facility in Slovakia, to cater to European demand and, in particular, underserved manufacturers in Central and Eastern Europe.
A new range of cold swelling starches are designed to deliver texture and stability to baked goods without the need to declare them on an ingredient label.
Growing demand for retortable pouches in the food industry is creating a need for investment in new capacity in bi-oriented nylon film (BOPA) film production, according to PCI Films Consulting.
Two weeks of eating a diet rich in whole grain has beneficial effects on biomarkers for heart health, according to a new study by Nestlé researchers which was presented at the Healthgrain conference in Sweden last week.
Summer 2010 will the see the opening of a new innovation centre at a milled grain technology developer’s headquarters in Hamburg that is set to focus on R&D in the areas of health and nutrition.
It’s a sticky issue that just won’t go away. There are sugar-free, tooth whitening and nicotine added versions but none from leading makers, as yet, that are dissolvable in rain.
A new antimicrobial, based on sorbic acid and potassium sorbate, will provide between 10 and 30 per cent more shelf life for muffins and cakes in comparison to existing offerings, due to the adoption of new development technology, claims Kemin.
Stora Enso said it has improved the processability, performance and cost competitiveness of its biopolymer coating technology as it announced the expansion of its selection of biodegradable packaging boards to include food trays.
Demand for German meat processing equipment has been growing since the end of last year and is set to receive a further boost with the staging of IFFA, the world’s largest meat trade fair, forecast the show’s organisers.
Wheat aleurone integrated into breakfast cereals and bread could reduce heart disease and risk, according to a study that forms part of a EU funded research project cereal based products with enhanced health benefits.
A breakthrough non-ionising food defect detection system that identifies the presence of materials in foodstuffs that are normally transparent to X-rays is reliable, fast and versatile, said the UK company behind the development.
Tate & Lyle is launching a new modified corn starch for bakery and pastry creams and custards, which is claimed to deliver both cuttability and good mouthfeel.
Danisco has been collaborating with a spray equipment manufacturer to offer bakery manufacturers in the US a tried and tested unit for applying its antimicrobial on baked goods such as flat breads and muffins.
Construction of the UK’s largest anaerobic digestion (AD) plant is about to begin after the specialist technology provider completed its detailed design of the site.
The next generation of gluten-free products may be achieved with sourdough technology and better processing of oats, according to the EU’s HealthGrain project.
Recent acquisition activity in the bakery ingredients supply industry involving Dutch firm Sonneveld being bought out by Orkla Food Ingredients may signal a flurry of similar takeovers and could mean price benefits for bakers, claims a market analyst.
Bread feeding machines, slicers, conveyor belts and water hoses are the areas most at risk for contamination by L. monocytogenes and continuous monitoring of plant equipment and environment can provide an early warning system for processors, finds a new...
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An innovative concept in fish packaging that provides added barrier protection is now available to the whole market after the expiration of an exclusive two-year deal with one company, said Sudpack Verpackungen.
Producers must ensure packaging is more sustainable as customers remain convinced that food packing is excessive and are altering their consumption patterns as a result, warns research from Datamonitor.
Flaxseed lignans might offer protection against breast, prostate, colon, and skin cancers while the soluble fibre they contain could help maintain steady blood sugar levels, found a review of research into the seed.
Following a positive safety opinion from EFSA last month, US hydrocolloids company TIC Gums is expecting its gum acacia modified with n-octenyl succinic anhydride (OSA) to received European clearance in 2011.
A review of scientific literature has evaluated how high hydrostatic pressure (HHP) can affect the texture and sensory characteristics of meat, as well as assessing the possible limitations of the technology.
Plastic packaging and film producers in Germany may seek to raise prices by 10 per cent this year in a bid to offset huge recent jumps in the cost of raw materials, an industry insider told FoodProductionDaily.com.
United Biscuits is aiming to switch to rPET for all its thermoformed trays by the end of 2010 in a bid to scale up the amount of recycled packaging in its range.
Signs of recovery in the bakery ingredients market are not yet evident, according to Dutch supplier CSM as first quarter results released this week show a decline in volumes by 1.2 per cent on Q1 2009.
Lightweighting can be a win-win strategy, reducing the impact of packaging on both the environment and profit margins but food and drink companies are learning that it is not always the best way forward.
The status of the noni plant as a novel food ingredient has been boosted with the manufacturer, Tahitian Noni, last week receiving its third European Union Novel Food approval for the puree and concentrate forms of the fruit.
Sealed Air Corps said it had made a “modest recovery” in the first quarter but that continuing economic weakness in Europe had held the company back. Its revival would instead be led by growth in emerging markets.
Dust produced by sugar and flour and other materials such as wood, metal, coal and paper, can produce explosive hazards if not contained, claims Imperial Sugar Company.
Sustainable packaging is a buzzword on the lips of consumers and industry players alike. But what is sustainable packaging and how far has the sector come in developing a road map towards this most elusive of goals?
The French Food Safety Agency (AFSSA) has recommended that consumers should be alerted to the presence of bisphenol A (BPA) in packaging via a system of “systematic labelling”.
The European Snacks Association (ESA) is playing up a commitment to help curb obesity in Europe with the announcement that it has joined an EU initiative designed to restrict advertising to children.