Packaging technology doubles sushi shelf life
Application of a proprietary modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) technology has been used to double the shelf life of fresh sushi, said manufacturers Hefestus.
Archives for February 11, 2010
Trials prove efficacy of bread waste reducer, says supplier
The trial phase on a starter that enables reprocessing of rejected bread has demonstrated its efficacy in reducing waste within the bakery facility, claims the Sonneveld group.
Smurfit Kappa sees greenshoots after demand collapse in 2009
Smurfit Kappa Group (SKG) announced its revenue dropped by 14 per cent to €6.1bn in 2009 after a “significant collapse in market demand and pricing” during the year.
CB Packaging upgrades Northern Ireland plant
CB Packaging has extended and upgraded its plant in Northern Ireland in a bid to expand its business and UK market penetration.
Penford develops gluten-free ingredients for mainstream products
Penford Food Ingredients has developed new ingredients systems to make crispy coatings and baked goods that “just happen to be gluten-free”, the company says.
MGPI continues to see benefits of ingredients shake-up
MGP Ingredients has said that its increasing focus on value-added ingredients has contributed to an ongoing turnaround in its finances – reporting a $4.8m net profit for Q2 2010, compared to a $47.7m loss in Q2 2009.
Raisio sees huge growth in healthy snacking
The growth potential in the premium functional snack category on the heels of increased consumer and regulatory demand for healthy snacking is the driver behind Finnish company Raisio’s bid to acquire a UK cereal and fruit bar manufacturer.