Tamper-evident tub targets ice cream market
A new ice cream tub on the market comes with a security tamper-evidence feature that allowsworkers to detect when it has been opened before use.
Archives for January 30, 2007
Label can cover is biodegradable
A supplier of label can covers has added a biodegradable product to its offerings.
Healthy chocolate gaining credence, Barry Callebaut
The results of a consumer survey on healthy chocolate suggests that the substance once considered solely as a sweet confectionery item has made huge strides towards the realm of health foods.
EC moves to withdraw quota sugar from market
The European Commission took the first steps towards a substantial withdrawal of quota sugar from the market this week.
Poor performers squeezed out of competitive bakery market
The UK bakery market is set for a shake-up as further consolidation and acquisitions squeeze out under-performing firms and enable stronger companies to seize sales, according to market analysts Plimsoll Publishing.
Novozymes continues food enzyme market growth
Novozymes's strong performance in 2006 continues the enzyme firm's impressive growth in a tight marketplace.
Filling machine boosts dessert making
Confectionery equipment supplier Packaging Automation has seen its latest enhanced filling and sealing machine upping factory output and improving performance, according to customers.
Convenience drives high visibility packaging demand
The demand for convenience foods will drive processors toward using more high visibility packaging such as clamshells, according to a forecast report.
Whey protein gel particles - the future of probiotic encapsulation?
Encapsulation of probiotics in whey protein gel particles could offer protection during processing and storage, as well as extending the food applications of the bacteria to biscuits, vegetable and frozen cranberry juice, indicates research from Canada.
Logistics study highlights use of technology in food sector
Food and beverage companies are increasing their use of cross-docking, are continuing to rely on paper-based order-pick methods, and most are outsourcing some or all of their transportation, according to a survey of logistics practices in the industry.