Archives for November 18, 2003

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EU law spotlight at FiE

As a raft of new food legislation, notably the labelling of food allergens and genetically modified organisms, enters into force in Europe, food manufacturers cannot afford to be less than au fait with the new rules. Under the umbrella of a food...

Potassium without the taste

Balchem Encapsulates has launched three microencapsulated forms of potassium targeted at the food industry. The company believes that the products represent a breakthough in food processing.

Dairy Crest pairs off with Amor Flexcan

Dairy Crest, the largest dairy food company in the UK, has become the latest company to choose Amcor FlexCan from Amcor Flexibles for its new diced cheese product. Dairy Crest is using the patented innovative flexible container for its Cathedral City...

The great giveaway

The poultry processing industry loses a considerable amount of money from wastage throughout the supply chain. Danish firm Scanvaegt has come with a range of solutions to help manufacturers cut costs by limiting giveaway at every stage of processing.

Intelligent regulations

The European Commission has put forward revised regulations on materials that come into contact with food. Among the proposed changes is a more modern approach to the principle that packaging materials should not interact with the food they contain.