Archives for April 9, 2009

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Green supply chain stance required by retailers - INCPEN

By Neil Merrett

With recent research suggesting retailers like Wal-Mart are actively driving US manufacturers to adapt ‘greener’ packaging, one organisation says European counterparts need a more holistic supply chain approach to bolster their eco-goals.

Nestle sticking with cereal nutrition strategy

By Neil Merrett

As breakfast cereal makers come under scrutiny this week following both clinical backing and criticism of their nutrition commitments, one leading manufacturer says it will stick to its strategy of providing a balanced range of products.

Swifter fusarium test for grain

By Mike Stones

A new weapon in the war against fusarium species in grain received approval recently from the US national grain inspection system.

Cool energy savings for frozen food makers

By Mike Stones

Using electrical equipment more precisely could help frozen food companies shave up to 15 per cent off their electricity bills, according to a new report from the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) in association with the Carbon Trust.