Food industry pressure over nutrition labelling has begun to pay
off as the UK Food Standards Agency launches a consultation for the
final stage in its simple signposting project using guideline daily
amounts as one of two central...
The knives are out for the cash-strapped Krispy Kreme doughnut
company as a class action lawsuit looms, threatening to destroy the
firm's attempts to overhaul losses caused by a lack of innovation
and over-expansion, reports...
Researchers in the US have discovered a novel method of changing
the chemical characteristics of carbon nanotubes, which could have
implications for future packaging applications.
Compound ingredients for the snack industry, inulin and sugar
activities lift operating profit in 2004 for Dutch ingredients and
foodstuffs group Royal Cosun.
Reflecting the booming market for trans fatty acid alternatives,
speciality oil supplier ADM ramps up production of its zero/low
trans-fat oils and margarines, for the second time in a year,
Lindsey Partos reports.
The Whole Grains Council yesterday launched its food stamp to the
general public at the Natural Foods Expo West show taking place in
Anaheim. Cynthia Harriman, head of the council, told Philippa
Nuttall how the food industry has reacted...
The publicity craze surrounding nutritional content and labelling
has helped these two issues replace BSE as the biggest food
concerns among an increasingly sceptical British public - warning
the food industry to stay on its toes,...
LXE has joined with Intel and Sirit to develop the first robust,
forklift-mounted RFID data collection solution for use in
warehousing and distribution.
Energy and environment ministers met this week in London to discuss
the challenge of creating lower carbon energy systems to combat
climate change over the next 50 years.
The Czech Republic, the first CEE country to be admitted into the
OECD, has attracted a large amount of foreign direct investment
(FDI) since 1990, making it the most successful new member state in
terms of FDI per capita, writes...
FoodProductionDaily.com caught up with Chr Hansen in Prague
at the beginning of a five-week marketing odyssey designed to bring
the company closer to the emerging markets of Eastern Europe.
The UK government has announced a regulation overhaul across many
industries, including the food sector, promising less inspections
and more incentives for firms with a good record on quality
standards, but a crackdown on those breaking...
Atkins Nutritionals, the company behind the trendy low-carb diet,
is closing its operations in the UK, in a move that seems to herald
the end of its presence in Europe and signal an upturn for
carbohydrate-rich foods, writes Dominique...
Snack makers will have the chance to extend their presence in
healthy eating trends after British food ingredients firm Tate
& Lyle unveiled a new ingredients formula for wholegrain
crackers claiming extra fibre and a lower glycaemic...
Danisco protects market position in Asia, completing a joint
venture deal in China to ramp up production of its xylitol
sweetenener, writes Lindsey Partos.
The European Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology Platform will
present its proposals tomorrow for the development of hydrogen and
fuel cells for carrying and converting clean energy.
Aluminium producers can expect a good year in 2005, with foil sales
hitting an all-time high, but packagers will have to deal with
all-time high costs, writes Anthony Fletcher.
Acrylamide, a harmful chemical identified in baked and fried foods,
does not increase the risk of breast cancer in women, say US and
Swedish researchers, writes Lindsey Partos.
New voluntary labelling initiatives, a tighter advertising code and
increased investment in innovation could be on the way for food
manufacturers as the European Commission, along with a dozen
stakeholders, launches a platform to...
Alcoa Closure Systems (CSI) has introduced X-Tech, a new
interactive closure system training course available for carbonated
soft drink (CSD) bottlers facing extreme temperature cycling
conditions.
New opportunities have emerged for British wheat growers after an
industry association used a new classification system to
successfully negotiate the export of UK wheat to Egypt, the world's
second largest buyer, reports Chris...
This Thursday we will be focusing on the opportunities and
challenges, the strengths and weaknesses of the Czech food
industry, with exclusive interviews and analysis, writes Anthony
Fletcher.
Arla Food Ingredients seeks entry into the high growth European
sweetener market, making a bid for regulatory approval of its low
calorie, milk derived ingredient tagatose, reports Lindsey
Partos.
Takeaway sandwich and pastry ranges for on-the-go consumers drove
up profits and sales for UK bakery retailer Greggs, but the company
is working hard to compete in this increasingly crowded sector by
developing both healthier products...
Lantech claims that the patented self-threader forming head on its
new shrink-wrapping machine delivers perfect lap seals without the
need for adjustment.
Specialist bakery group IAWS is aiming to benefit from a renewed
focus on supplying in-store bakeries across the UK as the company
announces a strong profit rise, increasingly driven by canny
acquisitions and joint ventures abroad,...
The talent pool of individuals skilled in RFID (radio frequency
identification) is shallow and could impact the successful adoption
of the technology, according to a new survey from Computing
Technology Industry Association (CompTIA),...
Three firms represented by UK-based packaging machinery distributor
Partners in Packaging are set to unveil their latest innovations at
the forthcoming Interpack 2005 event.
Chr Hansen plans to use this year's Cheese Industry Conference to
showcase the technology that it believes can improve production for
high volume manufacturers, Philippa Nuttall reports.
EU Agriculture Commissioner Mariann Fischer Boel has dealt a blow
to sugar reform lobbyists across Europe and developing countries by
voicing her opposition to special arrangements for different states
when proposals are adopted later...
Demand for vitamins and minerals in developing countries is being
boosted by UN-backed funding for flour fortification that seeks to
eliminate common nutrient deficiencies.
Cereal and snack producer Kellogg will have the edge over
arch-rival General Mills over the next few years as superior
innovations in the premium health sector and a more focused product
portfolio drive the firm forward, writes Chris...
Chr Hansen's innovative Eastern European marketing campaign, which
kicks off today, should help the Czech Republic's dairy sector find
new ways of adding value to their products, writes Anthony
Fletcher.
UK sugar and dairy powder firm Napier Brown Foods confirmed rumours
this week that it is in discussions that could lead to a possible
takeover, writes Lindsey Partos.
Healthy eating is key if Britain is to get into shape,
HealthSecretary John Reid told attendees today at the launch of his
plan to improve the health of the nation.
New regulations will tighten error margins on food nutrition labels
as a new study claiming many UK foods, including biscuits and
pizzas, are significantly higher in fat and sugar than their labels
suggest, threatens to further dent...
The new Danish owners of Meincke, the specialist bakery and
confectionery equipment supplier, say they aim to attack a strongly
growing market for premium cakes and biscuits by unveiling new
products at the up-coming Interpack expo,...
DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers and its Security &
Solutions business has launched an effort to position itself as a
worldwide leader in providing security-related products and
services for packaging products in the...
GT Nexus has launched a global freight optimisation service that
can lead to savings of between 4 to 8 per cent of a firm's total
annual spend for global ocean freight.
The US Senate's decision last week to throw out a proposal to renew
beef trade with Canada has angered the USDA but been welcomed by
some US beef organisations, writes Anthony Fletcher.
Biopolymers, increasingly seen as a highly promising development in
the plastics industry, will be on special display at Interpack
2005, writes Anthony Fletcher.
Sino-Pack 2005 is set to open its doors tomorrow in Guangzhou,
southern China, providing a platform for international packaging
and processing specialists operating in the region, writes Simon
Pitman.
Del Monte has announced that its profits fell significantly for its
latest financial quarter, mainly as a result of rising steel prices
- further proof that food manufacturers are feeling the pinch as
steel prices continue to rise,...
A global risk analysis of nearly 7000 food items finds French
fries, potato crisps and coffee recording the highest contamination
levels of the carcinogen acrylamide, warns UN committee, but
confirm that recent studies by food industry...
