Carbon monoxide leak at UK food processing plant
Seventeen people were hospitalised after being poisoned by a carbon monoxide leak at a UK food processing factory yesterday.
Archives for March 13, 2012
Lenders give Premier some vital breathing space; Rose's and Paxo may be up for grabs
Several private label and secondary and tertiary brands such as Paxo Stuffing are likely to be divested by Premier Foods in the coming months, claim analysts, as the UK manufacturer gets breathing space from investors.
Baker Perkins makes senior North American bread appointment
Baker Perkins has appointed Gary Seiffer as business development manager for its bread equipment business in North America.
Aryzta posts growth ahead of two-year transformation period
Speciality bakery firm Aryzta has recorded increased revenues and profits in its half-year results ahead of a two-year transformation period designed to reposition its business.
Snacks provide one-third of ‘empty calories’ in US diets: USDA research
Snacks provide about one-third of all ‘empty’ calories for both men and women in the United States, according to new research from the US Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS).
EU risk assessor hikes intake safety levels for food additive BHT
The European food safety assessor has revised upward the acceptable daily limit for food additive used in chewing gum and fats and oils - BHT.
Australian firm Unibic acquired by private consortium
Australia’s fourth largest biscuit firm Unibic has been acquired by a consortium of private investors.
New barrier coating halves water usage – creator
A new barrier coating film for food packaging can reduce water usage by half, claims its developer.