Plant lighting: Turn on, turn off with intelligence
An intelligent system for modulating fluorescent lighting could slice 30 per cent off a food plant's energy bills.
Archives for August 24, 2005
Hungary's high obesity rate to boost health foods market
Fortified and functional foods will see greater demand in Hungary, one of Europe's unhealthiest countries, predicts a new report.
Food science improves flavour release for baked frozen foods
Improving the flavour of thawed and re-heated frozen baked goods, food scientists in the US have designed a release mechanism that delays odour release until the product is cooked.
Rexam passes on aluminium price increases
Rexam, which shed its UK glass unit for a £24m loss earlier this year, said today it has benefited in the first half of 2005 by successfully passing on aluminium price increases to its beveragecan customers.
Hazelnut prices to stabilise in forthcoming months?
Hazelnut prices remain at all time highs but the imminent crop from key producer Turkey could offer some stability to snack makers and confectioners impacted by the record highs.
Bakeries to face sorbate price hike from Nutrinova
German-based ingredients firm Nutrinova passes raw material and energy price rises onto the market, announcing double-digit price hike for its sorbate products, used increasingly by food manufacturers to preserve baked goods.