Labelexpo Europe 2003 is readying to open its door in Brussels from
tomorrow until 27 September and will be featuring a selection of
the leading providers of labels, product decorations, web printing
and converting sectors.
Materials testing specialists, Lloyd Instruments,has passed its
Transition Audit from ISO 9000:1994 to ISO 9001:2000, which gives
the company TickITaccreditation for software excellence.
Lorenz Bahlsen Snack-World has said that it is considering
concentrating the production of one of its speciality products,
Laugengebäck crackers, to its existing factory in Skawina in
Poland.
Despite the failure of Cancun, it still seems likely that Europe's
sugar regime will be overhauled. Europe's farm commissioner said
that the continuation of the EU's heavily subsidy sugar industry is
simply unviable.
Troubled food irradiation group, SureBeam has been notified by
NASDAQ officials that a NASDAQ Listing Qualifications Panel has
rescheduled its hearing to September 25 to review issues related to
the late filing of the Company's...
Dutch cheese specialist Westland Kaasspecialiteiten has specified
Amcor's ReClose packaging for seven of its 'Westland' sliced cheese
brands sold in Germany.
After extensive research packaging provider Huhtamaki Nederlands
has launched its fruit and vegetable trays in a new colour - black.
The new range is said to contrast well with products, providing
added appeal.
A class action has been filed in the US courts against food
irradiation provider SureBeam on behalf of purchasers who claim
that executive board members have been carrying out illegal stock
market trading.
Key findings from a risk assessment of two macrolide antibiotic
compounds, tylosin and tilmicosin, have determined that their use
in US food animal production is safe to public health. The findings
could well lead to the more widespread...
Our run up to the Food Ingredients Europe exhibition in Frankfurt
continues with a look at some of the dairy ingredients nominated by
the jury for the most innovative food ingredient award.
After a heated tug of war with the board, the man who last year
took speciality chemicals company ISP private has abandoned efforts
to gain control of US chemicals and food gums company Hercules.
As evidence mounts that trans fatty acids could be harmful,
consumer organisations are calling for snack and fried food
industries to help tackle the problem. New study suggests decline
in consumption.
The Manchester Rusk Company, which specialises in the production of
high quality glazes, coatings, marinades, seasonings and sauces for
the food industry, is now operating from new purpose-built premises
in Manchester, UK - a move...
Chemicals in liquorice, used extensively in confectionery, could
have an effect on testosterone levels, according to a new study
presented at the British Pharmaceutical Conference this week.
Consumers tempted by bigger portions for less money might be
getting better value but they are also putting their health at
risk, the World Cancer Research Fund in the UK claimed yesterday.
A US politician is trying to push through a bill in the US senate
which will allow for a clear labelling policy on irradiation in the
National School Lunch Programme.
Creo, the Canadian supplier of labelling solutions to the food and
beverage industry, will be demonstrating its Networked Graphic
Production solution at Labelexpo Europe 2003, taking place in
Brussels, Belgium on September 24-27.
We take a look at the freshly elected officials for the 2003-2004
season at the American Association of Cereal Chemists (AACC) - to
be inaugurated at the organisation's annual meeting later this
month.
Israeli soy ingredients company Solbar Industries has launched a new product called Solpro 900, a soy protein isolate that has important implications for emulsified meat and poultry products.
DeltaTrak, a manufacturer of portable test instruments for the food
industry, has launched a new Pen-Type Thermo-Hygrometer with
several improvements such as a broader temperature range and
improved sensor design for faster response.
Tetra Pak, the global leader in liquid food processing and
packaging, has launched the first ever aseptically packaged
hollandaise sauce and creme brulee, packaged in the 32-oz Tetra
Brik Aseptic carton.
Sales of packaged beverages in the Czech Republic rose by more than
7 per cent last year with non-refillable PET bottles strengthening
their position in most product sectors according to an industry
market report.
Much attention was given to the key issue of resourcing the growth
plans of the European Food Safety Authority at its 10th Management
Board meeting held yesterday.
Despite significant restructuring following the acquisition of
Pillsbury in 2001, US bakery and foods giant General Mills is
reported to be satisfied with its overall results for the first
quarter of fiscal 2004.
The organic food industry in Germany continued to grow last year,
despite a nitrofen contamination scandal. The Anuga food exhibition
in Cologne next month will feature thousands of organic food
products which show that there is still...
The launch of 26 new products in the first four months of the year
have given the UK's Inter Link Foods - maker of Soreen malt loaf -
a solid base on which to grow sales in the first half.
Alcan's hostile takeover of its French counterpart Pechiney has
become a friendly bid following the acceptance of a revised offer
for the company by Pechiney's board. But getting regulatory
approval may prove harder.
US-based Zip-Pak is to showcase a number of zipper innovations at
Pack Expo in Las Vegas, 13-15 October, 2003, including its
Quick-Zip Slider, the Transverse Direction Zip-Pak Slider, and
polypropylene-compatible zippers.
Our glimpse of imminent product launches at the upcoming Food
ingredients Europe exhibition in Frankfurt this November continues
with UK starch business National Starch launching Advanta-Gel, an
instant structurising starch.
Concern over acrylamide levels in foodstuffs arose in April 2002
when scientists in Sweden discovered unexpectedly high levels of
the compound in carbohydrate-rich foods heated to high
temperatures.
Alcoa is to launch three new pieces of capping equipment at Pack
Expo Las Vegas, which will be held 13 to 15 October 2003. One
capping machine, one elevator sorter and two rotary cap sorters
have been added to the Alcoa CSI capping...
A new milk powder drier will begin processing milk today at
Fonterra's Edendale plant. The factory that is now possible of
processing 11 million litres per day will create an extra 62
permanent jobs.
Cerestar Food & Pharma Specialties Europe has added a new grade
of bio-organic glucose syrup to its C*BioSweet product portfolio.
The new product meets demand as the bio-organic food market
continues to grow.
UK-based Ishida Europe has announced it will be demonstrating a
complete single-source tray packing line at the Scanpack exhibition
taking place 21 - 24 October 2003 in Gothenburg, Sweden.
The food ingredient pectin may be more valuable than thought as it
has significant prebiotic properties, claims a US scientist.
Derived mainly from waste citrus peel, it is used to stabilise
dairy products.
Parmalat's sales in the Americas have been affected by the
appreciation of the euro against the US and Canadian dollar during
the first half, with bakery sales noticeably down.
Iconotech is to showcase its new Optimizer digital case printer at
Pack Expo Las Vegas, which is being held 13 to 15 October 2003. The
company believes that the product can handle the roughest demands
of in-plant production and has...
The increasing use of PET packaging is driving sales of bottled
water and fruit juice in Hungary, but despite the improvements,
soft drinks as a whole have a long way to go before they can
challenge the dominance of beer, claims Canadean.
Loma Systems, a global manufacturer of checkweighers, metal
detectors and X-ray systems, is set to display its range of
end-of-line inspection solutions at the Processing & Packaging
Machinery Association (PPMA).
French investors are looking to secure joint ventures in the
Pakistani meat processing and packing industry. A delegation from
ADEPTA met with Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh, the country's privatisation
and investment minister.
A US molecular biologist has claimed that serving up irradiated
beef as part of the national school lunch programme is a far safer
option than serving it up under cooked.
The European Commission has decided to invest €14 million over five
years to create a Network of Excellence that will investigate the
presence of harmful chemicals in the food chain.
RPC Bebo Plastik is supplying a new 85mm pre-printed polystyrene
lid for a round carton tub for deep frozen herbs, part of a
packaging solution for leading supplier Eskimo-Iglo, Austria.
