Cholesterol-lowering plant sterols look set to appear in more
product categories in Europe, since the EC Commission has given the
green-light for their use in dietary supplements and rye breads.
CSM is to invest almost €20m to expand production capacity for its
American style bakery products, as the company continues its
restructuring process after a disappointing 2005.
Crown has launched bowl-shaped cans aimed at the single-serve food
market in Europe and North America to meet the growing demand for
ready-to-eat convenience products.
UK processors fail to exploit automation and robotics handling,
mainly due to concerns about the costs, return on investment and a
shortage of trained engineers, according to an industry survey.
A new software suite for food and drink plants allows information
technology managers to upgrade and integrate their networks as
operations grow, its developer claims.
At least one UK poultry processor plans to cut capacity and farmers
are calling for higher payments as the industry is hit by bird flu
and cheaper imports.
'Mega-brands' have become so imbedded in the consciousness of
American consumers that they continue to dominate and shape the
food industry, despite often being at odds with the USDA's Dietary
Guidelines, according...
A plastic container that uses silver nanoparticles to keep foods
fresher longer, points the way forward for processors looking to
incorporate the technology into their packaging.
Poultry processors have been put on notice about their labour
practices after one of their members agreed to a $1.24 million
settlement for not compensating workers for time spent getting into
and out of work clothes.
Closing the door, buying a household steamer, or using a slide rule
may be all that small meat processors need to do to save on the
costs of meeting hygiene requirements.
Dry aging beef in a vacuum-packaging bag can provide savings
without affecting the quality of the product compared to
traditional methods, according to a research study.
Poland has confirmed a new case of BSE in one of its cows, as
figures suggest the disease has crept forward in the country amid a
rapid fall in outbreaks elsewhere in the world.
NatureWorks has produced a handling guide to help those along the
supply chain handle biodegradable plastic packaging made from its
polylactic acid (PLA).
British consumer watchdog Which? has branded the new junk food
advertising ban a "sham", saying broadcasting regulator Ofcom
wasted its opportunity to veto food industry commercials that
target young children.
British food manufacturer RHM has announced a steady year-end
performance, even though it splashed out more than expected on a
reform package for the ailing cakes division.
Consumption of poultry meat has dropped by more than half in some
EU states, with 300,000 tonnes now in storage across the bloc,
according to EU estimates.
UK manufacturers boosted food and drink exports by three per cent
last year, with industry finding new overseas markets and
opportunities in supplying the private label segment.
UK food manufacturers are slow to take up the use of radio
frequency identification (RFID) due to a lack of knowledge of the
technology, according to new research.
Consumer resistance against the jump in prices for canned tuna will
have a big impact on the market, according to the Food and
Agriculture Organisation.
An Australian company has developed software it says can help food
and drink processors to predict the flow of fluids and gasses
throughout their operations.
UK processors are demanding more innovation from their packaging
suppliers to support the launch of new products for expanded
markets, according to a survey.
A German clinical trial has reported that eating a fibre-enriched
bread for only three days improved insulin sensitivity in
overweight and obese women by eight per cent, as the evidence for
fibre protection against type-2 diabetes...
Recent research sheds new light on the allergenicity of lupin,
suggesting that common assumptions about the dangers of the
ingredient could be overblown.
COLOGNE, Germany: Some of the largest suppliers to Europe's food
industry were at the Anuga FoodTec exhibition this week, but buyers
also needed to check out some of the smaller providers in the less
frequented corners of the...
Malaysian logistics group Haisan Resources is seeking to create a
regional hub for shipping temperature-controlled foods and
ingredients at an expanded facility in the Philippines.
COLOGNE, Germany: The future of food processing can be seen in a
working sausage processing and packing line set up by robot
manufacturers at Anuga FoodTech.
