Archives for May 25, 2004

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SAP and Deloitte address food processing challenges

A comprehensive package of software and services to help midsize food and beverage companies improve operational efficiency has been put together by software company SAP and certain Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu (DTT) member firms.

Better fluid handling for greater plant efficiency

Increasing production efficiency to generate higher profits is the aim of every plant manager. But now manufacturers have to think about their legal obligations to reduce waste and conserve energy. Can new fluid handling technology offer food...

Long-distance RFID reader

A compact RFID reader that offers read ranges as far as 11 metres even when transponders are attached to metal objects has been launched.

Herbals, plant extracts getting cleaner

Plant extract suppliers are developing new technologies to sterilise herbs to help customers avoid increasing scrutiny of solvent use and meet higher demands for product quality.

Cerestar starts European trehalose distribution

Almost a year after first reaching agreement with the brand's owner, Cerestar Food & Pharma Specialties Europe is to begin the pan-European distribution of trehalose, the multi-functional ingredient created by Japan's Hayashibara company, on 1 June.

Fonterra making progress on new milk ingredients

Dairy ingredients giant Fonterra says a new joint venture, set up to search for novel health ingredients in milk, has already identified a number of bioactives, currently waiting for patents.