CSM opens talks on acquisition
Dutch-based food giant CSM has started negotiations with Friesland Coberco Dairy Foods over the acquisition of the latter's bakery operations.
Archives for June 10, 2003
Visionary packaging: the year 2020
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.
EU authorises food additive
The European Commission has authorised the use of Martek Biosciences Corporation's docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) oil for human consumption.
Pork industry globalises
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 CEO of the Russian...
BfR laboratories gets certification
In Germany the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment has received the all-important certificate of accreditation for food quality research.
Dow Corning launches improved gear oils
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.
Ulma set to launch horizontal packager
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 suitable for a wide range...
Valio adds LGG to infant formula
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).