The World Health Organisation has reaffirmed its call to the
European food and drinks industry to help it develop healthier diet
solutions on a global basis. Discussions at a recent meeting in
Geneva between the organisation and 30...
Enercon, the US-based induction cap sealing provider, is about to
preview some of its latest packaging technologies at the NPE show,
to be held in Chicago, US next week.
PMMI, sponsors of Pack Expo 2003, have confirmed that the event be
hosting the advice and counsel of nine packaging professionals who
are volunteering to support the creation of this year's programme.
Spanish narrow web printing equipment manufacturer Rotatek will
present its latest label and flexible packaging printing solutions
at the Labelexpo Europe 2003, to be held at the Brussels Expo,
24-27 September.
Oxoid has extended its O.B.I.S. range of rapid colourimetric tests
with the launch of O.B.I.S. mono - a biochemical test that
differentiates Listeria monocytogenes from other Listeria species.
Milton Keynes-based Reiser, a leader in processing and packaging
equipment for the food sector, is debuting at the Nantwich Cheese
Show as part of its UK strategy to target the dairy industry.
The Management Board of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)
met yesterday for the first time after the finalisation of the
Scientific Committee and panels which give the Authority its core
capability.
European food manufacturers are on alert after emergency measures
have been undertaken by the EU to stop the import of hot chilli
products containing the known carcinogen 'Sudan red ', banned from
foodstuffs.
The Polyolefins and Elastomers Business Group of The Dow Chemical
Company has announced the commercial launch of Dowlex, a
polyethylene resin aimed at the rigid packaging sector.
General Mills is launching a series of Oatmeal Crisp Fruit 'n
Cereal bars, the latest addition to the firms' snack product range
that includes Nature Valley and Milk 'n Cereal bars.
Tasty Fries is to launch an automatic French fry vending machine.
"This machine is the culmination of many years of research and
testing," said company president Edward Kelly.
Mettler Toledo has supplied Italian pasta and bakery producer
Barilla with a dosing, sanitising and weighing system for one of
its primary production facilities.
Substantial investment, and consumer interest, in the UK
super-premium bread market has prompted Allied Bakeries to relaunch
its Kingsmill Gold brand for the second time in three years.
Packaging Automation is set to unveil a new filling and sealing
machine at this year's PPMA exhibition to be held in Birmingham,
UK, September 23 to 25.
Twinings has just carried out a multi-million euro investment at
its tea processing and packaging facilities in Andover, UK, which
has included carton and erecting equipment supplied by Partners in
Packaging.
JM Canty, a supplier of process technologies, has just announced
the launch of its Flowcell system which analyses liquids, slurries
for food and beverage applications using vision technology to
provide a comprehensive inspection and...
Arla Falkenberg, the Swedish cheese producer, has awarded Invensys
APV a contract valued at €4.5 million to design and install a new
cheese production line for its Falkenberg dairy in Sweden.
The Food Standards Agency has today published its strategy report
aimed at tackling the problem of Campylobacter for intensively
produced chicken in the UK.
The UK division of Chiorino, the Italian-based international
conveyor belt manufacturer, has launched its new sealed edge
conveyor belt, the C.L. Edge.
A tapioca-based speciality starch promises noodle manufacturers
increased cooking yields, improved processability, and better
control over end-product parameters, according to National Starch.
Following the outbreak of sars in Asia, the organisers of ProPak
Asia have announced a surprise jump in visitor numbers compared to
last year's show attendance.
The International Council for Science has released a new report
which assesses the risks and benefits of applying new genetic
discoveries to food production.
Samosas, spring rolls and onion bhajis will be among the culinary
creations created by British food companies at the World Ethnic
Food Show being held in Paris on 17 and 18 June 2003.
Despite commitments to reduce the salt in processed food,
manufacturers continue to receive criticism over the issue with the
UK Food Standard Agency highlighting this week high levels of salt
in ready meals.
Ilapak has supplied McCormick Foodswith a Vegatronic 2000 vertical,
form, fill and seal machine designed to produce pyramid packs for
its new Shotz range of seasonings.
Pechiney has announced that Pechiney Capsules, its subsidiary
specialising in closures and overcapping for wine, champagne,
liquors and spirits, has acquired the Chilean company Enocap.
Producers of food and non-food products from all over the world
have joined forces to call for tighter protection of geographical
indications ahead of the latest WTO talks in September. But
convincing WTO members to extend the list...
The installation of Ishida multihead weighers at Vaasan &
Vaasan, one of Finland's leading bakers, is said to have doubled
production capacity and reduced giveaway to almost zero.
Air Products has announced a global re-branding strategy which aims
to make it easier to recognise its range of products and services
for safety and quality within the food and beverages industry.
eMerge Interactive has unveiled its VerifEYE Solo Handheld
Meat-Inspection Device at yesterday's Tokyo's 2003 International
Food Machinery & Technology Exhibition (FOOMA).
Rovema has unveiled its Vertical Intermittent Pouch Machine
(VVI-200), a new vertical form, fill, seal machine designed for
applications typically associated with horizontal machines.
Finnish dairy company Valio has seen the launch of two infant
nutrition products this spring, both in Finland and abroad,
featuring the probiotic lactic acid bacteria Lactobacillus
Gorbach & Goldin (LGG).
A showcase of creative thinking applied to packaging in the retail
environment for the year 2020 will form part of the Total
Innovation Design Centre Excellence at Total Processing &
Packaging 2004.
A high speed horizontal packaging machine is about to be launched
in Europe by Ulma Packaging. The Atlanta Hi-Tech is the latest
addition to the Spain based company's line-up and is equipped with
a host of features, making it...
Dow Corning has launched a line of synthetic gear oils that is said
to extend drain intervals by three times over conventional mineral
oils while reducing power consumption by as much as 17 per cent.
This month's World Pork Congress will provide a clear example of
how globalised the industry has become. Keynote speakers at the
event include Raoul Baxter, European president of Smithfield Foods
and Igor Babaev, president and...
According to a survey by Pira International, the integration of
packaging and processing disciplines hold the key to the tactical
and strategic development of end user companies.
The Food Standards Agency is to investigate exactly the exact
ingredients for salamis and similar meat products being sold in the
UK, in an effort to clamp down on the sale of horse and donkey
meat.
The Center for Science in the Public Interest, a nonprofit US
organisation, has made a call to the US Food and Drug
Administration for food companies to cut back on the risk of foods
carrying the potential carinogen acrylamide.
The France-based Pechiney Group has announced that its subsidiary,
Pechiney Plastic Packaging, has entered into an agreement to
acquire Novacel, Mexico's leading custom flexible packaging
company.
The issue of a tax on high-fat foods hit the headlines in the UK
this week. The BMA is expected to give its support to calls for the
introduction of VAT on products such as biscuits and snack foods.
