ConAgra Foods fined for wastewater permit violation
A ConAgra processing plant has been fined $1,625 for exceeding the limit for disposal of nitrate.
Archives for September 20, 2012
India evaluating food-contact standards feedback
India is evaluating comments received on revisions for food-contact standards relating to polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP).
Dispatches from IBA 2012
AMF, Tromp and Reading: The three-pronged bakery powerhouse?
Markel Bakery heads up a new three-pronged business that will force ahead with global infrastructure, technology synergies and take a strong market hold, according to its CEO.
‘Food for life’ programme proposes barrage of research
Research into exciting new processing, food safety and sustainable manufacturing techniques has been proposed as part of The European Technology Platform (ETP) ‘Food for Life’.
The challenges of ‘natural’ and ‘bumpy road’ tests: Efficient troubleshooting in action
Dealing with problems that may arise in the formulation of food and beverage products is vital for manufacturers. In the second part of his look at troubleshooting, Leatherhead Food Research’s Dr Wayne Morley applies his top tips to real case studies.
Dispatches from IBA 2012
Premium and health: A dedicated focus for Bakels
Bakels’ health and indulgence focus simply mirrors what the market is dictating, says its MD.
Solegear partners with NRC to develop bioplastic technology
Solegear Bioplastic has partnered with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) to develop new bioplastic technology and muted the first product will be commercialized by the first quarter of 2013.