Archives for July 21, 2003

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Arla wins ISO certification

Two dairies, Danish-based Birkum Ost and UK-based Oakthorpe, have been granted ISO 9001:2000 and HACCP accreditation. Both are owned by dairy giant Arla Foods.

FDA and IFT link up to battle food terrorism

The US Food and Drug Administration has linked up with the Institute of Food Technologists to conduct an in-depth review of preventive measures that food processors may take to reduce the risk for an intentional act of terrorism or contamination.

New slimline metal detector

Lock Inspection Systems is to preview its Compact Vertical Fall metal detector for the first time at the forthcoming PPMA, to be held in the NEC, Birmingham, UK this September.

Siro to build new biscuit plant

Siro has said that the Fontaneda biscuit factory it acquired from United Biscuits last year is too small to meet its ambitious growth plans.

Rice and tasty

Ryvita is to launch a new rice-based snack bar this week called Tondo's - a bid to challenge the market supremacy of Quaker's Snack-a-Jacks.

Iconotech improves website interactivity

Iconotech, the manufacturer of digital case printers for corrugated shipping cases, has upgraded its company website to create improved interactivity for packaging specialist.