EU Agriculture Commissioner Franz Fischler told a press conference
in Rome this week that he believes preliminary WTO farm trade talks
have established a viable platform for future negotiations. "The
European Commission's...
Agilent Technologies has developed a high-resolution method for
detecting genetically modified (GM) content in food products. The
company says that researchers can use this method to rapidly screen
samples before running the expensive...
The European Commission this week gave the green light to
salatrims, a type of reduced-calorie fats, for use as novel food
ingredients following an application by ingredients giant Danisco.
The long-awaited approval opens the way...
Plastic films used in barrier flexible packaging have made
substantial gains against metals, paper, and glass, according to a
recent study by the Kline group. Over the last five years, industry
growth has prevailed in spite of constant...
Wimm-Bill-Dann Foods has completed the modernisation and
installation of a new production line for the bottling of juices in
plastic aseptic PET bottles. The new PET line was installed at
Depsona CSJC in Tula, a plant for juice and...
EU commissioner for agriculture, rural development and fisheries
Franz Fischler has outlined the agricultural problems facing
Mediterranean countries. Speaking at the Euromed Conference in
Venice, he said that many industries within...
In the wake of terrorist attacks in the US on September 11, 2001
Europe's manufacturing industries have taken a knock but figures
released this week reveal that the food industry is managing the
course, registering a 'light...
Dutch fine chemcials group DSM is to market creatine directly to
the consumer through Swiss partner Dolder, in a bid to retain its
share of the German sports nutrition market.
The European food and drink industry registered slight growth in
2002, according to a recent report from the Confederation of the
food and drink industries of the EU (CIAA). The findings are
contained in the recently published "Data...
Hard negotiations followed by new European rules put to bed
long-standing disputes over labelling issues that hung over
chocolate manufacturers. As more European manufacturers turn to
vegetable fats, the challenge is on for ingredients...
Fortifying wheat flour with iron appears to have little effect on
improving intake of the mineral, suggests a report in this month's
European Journal of Nutrition.
Distribution in sparsely populated countries such as Finland is a
perennial problem, especially when it comes to perishable foods
such as meat and poultry. Having worked in this geographic
environment for years, Finnish packaging...
Packaging Dynamics' announcement that it is to acquire the Iuka
lamination division of Ormet Corporation comes after the
publication of some rather unspectacular third quarter results. Net
sales for the three and nine months...
Omni Foods, the Israeli franchise holder of Domino's Pizza,
yesterday issued a trading statement to the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange
announcing that the company is ceasing operations in the area, due
to a breakdown in negotiations...
An automated product-inspection prototype promises to revolutionise
the baking industry. The technology, currently under development by
the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) working alongside local
bakery Flowers, uses continuous...
The new edition of European business, Facts and figures
reveals that manufacturing accounted for around 30 per cent of EU
employment, with food, beverages and tobacco constituting by far
the largest sector. The report uses official...
Controversial changes over two years ago to Europe's chocolate
rules - that had cocoa puritans and producers up in arms - came
into force in the summer, providing ingredients companies with a
raft of new opportunities.
Traditionally, aluminium cans have been unable to hold milk
products due to the risk factors associated with the decorative
inks and varnishes that are tattooed onto the container. In the
past these varnishes and inks have been unable...
Snack and convenience food consumption plays a dominant role inthe
eating habits of almost half of British consumers, according tonew
research published by Teagasc. And Irish food companies should be
cashing in.
Swedish firm Korsnäs Packaging has delivered a new fully automatic
packaging plant to food division Regal Mölle in Moss, Norway. Regal
Mölle, part of the Swedish Cerealia Group, produces ready-to-make
bread, cake and waffle mix.
Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology are undertaking
development of an automated product-inspection prototype, working
with staff of Flowers Bakery in Villa Rica, Georgia.
UK-based Carlisle Process Systems is extending its range of
stainless steel mobile tanks to include a new model capable of
minimising waste. The new machine features a mirror finish to both
internal and external surfaces, which helps...
The US Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has developed a new
dough formulation to eradicate the musty, 'beany' aftertaste of
some soy-based breads; a problem that has eluded food technologists
since the 1970s.
EU officials are hoping that genetically modified sweetcorn may
prove to be the key to unlocking one of the bitterest trade rows in
history. Despite fierce consumer opposition to genetically modified
organisms (GMOs), the European...
Danish oils and fats company Aarhus United saw third quarter profit
falling by over 50 per cent as reduced margins, lower exchange
rates, a decline in bulk oil sales and heightened competition, ate
into the bottom line.
Balchem Encapsulates used the FiE exhibition in Frankfurt last week
as a platform to launch three microencapsulated forms of potassium
for the food and supplement markets to combat processing
challenges, the company claimed.
Quality Assurance International, a global leader in certification
services, has launched a new Food Security Programme in response to
new requirements laid down by the FDA's bioterrorism regulations.
When onlookers of the food ingredients industry claim that
consolidation will be a key trend in coming years they are
generally referring to mergers and acquisitions. But could it be
that consolidation in this increasingly competitive...
Packaging Progressions, manufacturers of a full range of stainless
steel food packaging and processing equipment have revealed a new
solution for the bakery packaging industry.
Powerbar, the founder of energy bars in the US, is to launch two
new products designed to meet the different demands of men and
women in an increasingly carb-conscious America.
Jacob's has appointed Jeremy Hughes as the new commercial
development manager in a bid to strengthen Jacob's offerings to its
trade customers. As more European manufacturers turn to vegetable
fats, the challenge is on for...
Pizza lovers and fast food addicts can rejoice at the announcement
that the fat content of Pizza, which is approximately four grams of
fat per 8" pizza, has now been sliced by 35 per cent.
Major restaurant group Tragus Holdings yesterday said it would
re-brand its entire division of 64 Bella Pasta restaurants, after
posting maiden pre-tax profits of £5.7 million (€8.19 million.)
Frantschach has completed the acquisition of an industrial sack
plant near Chicago, USA. The move is designed to consolidate the
firm's position across the Atlantic and open up new opportunities
for the export business in the...
A new custom-designed margarine tub for Russia is one of several
current initiatives from RPC division Bebo Polska, whose three
sites in Poznan, Piaseczno and Kruszwica are continuing to make
inroads into the expanding Eastern European...
The low-carbohydrate Atkins diet is stripping profits from some of
the pillars of the world's food industry, by affecting a market
shift in eating habits.
German manufacturer Humana Milchunion Everswinkel has dismissed
four executive employees following mistakes in the production of
infant food formula sold in Israel. Among those losing their jobs
are the head of product development...
According to Mintel, a leading supplier of competitive media and
product & consumer intelligence, the snack market is becoming
increasingly varied as the industry continues to pursue innovation.
Coconuts are commonly associated with the exotic and tropical
terrains of the Carribean. Recently however, a food technology
group in the UK have developed a new baked coconut flavouring,
which the company claims will guarantee 100...
At the Food Ingredients Europe Exhibition, held in Frankfurt,
Danisco have received one of three food ingredient awards for its
'revolutionising Grindstead Barrier System', a water barrier
device that makes it possible to...
UK-based machinery provider Packaging Automation has successfully
converted heat sealing and filling equipment originally designed
for liquids into machinery capable of processing dry food products.
The current trend towards quality ready-to-cook, freezer to
microwave meals continues unabated. As a consequence, a number of
innovative products have hit the market to service the growing
demand for versatile, cost efficient and...
Packaging firm Ileos has added a new product to its range of
Flexpaq sampling sachets. The Swift Open Sachet, as it is called,
has been designed with a new opening system to allow consumers to
open up a product without finding themselves...
Two companies specialising in technologies used in the prevention
of counterfeiting, adulteration and diversion of products have
merged to form a new player called Authentix.
Leading ingredients firm Danisco has announced its second licensing
deal for the Howaru probiotic strain with Chile's biggest dairy
processor Soprole. The agreement looks set to generate significant
interest among food makers...
According to YouGov, the on-line research company, a recent survey
has revealed that 81 per cent of UK parents would like to see
Vending machines removed from schools, and replaced with healthier
alternatives as a means of helping...
