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31-Jan-2011
Chavez takeover costs O-I $329m
The government takeover of two Venezuelan Owens-Illinois (O-I) plants has cost the company $329m, according to the firm’s full year results.
RPC increases Q3 revenues as it awaits Superfos takeover verdict
Rising sales volumes and passing on higher polymer costs to customers were two reasons for increased third quarter revenues, said RPC today in its interim management statement.
New ISO standard gauges nano-toxicity risks
New guidelines from the International Organisation for Standardization (ISO) have been published in a bid to help key industry players assess the possible risks presented by the burgeoning growth of...
No health risk from foods affected in German dioxin scandal - BfR
Foods tainted in the wake of the dioxin contamination scandal in Germany pose no health threat to consumers, said the country’s Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) following the first...
28-Jan-2011
Arla sets new lightweighting target for UK milk bottles
Arla Foods has set itself a target of reducing the weight of its full range of plastic milk bottles in the UK by 15 to 20 per cent.
API Group sells Chinese foil ops
API Group confirmed today that it has completed the sale of its majority stake in its loss-making Chinese foil venture, Shanghai Shen Yong Stamping Foil.
US firm adapts PET blow moulding technology for use with beer
As interest grows from brand owners for PET bottled brews, US developer Plastic Technologies (PTI) claims its PET blow moulding technology is suitable for use with beer.
Research hails chitosan antimicrobial coating potential in curbing Listeria
Chitosan-based edible coatings and films have real promise in combating Listeria monocytogenes (LM) in cold-smoked salmon, according to new research.
Step change in metal detection sensitivity on free-falling products - company
A significant boost in detection capabilities, flexibility and the assurance of food quality and safety compliance are benefits claimed by Mettler Toledo Safeline for its new metal detection system for...
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BASF increases European prices for resins and additives
BASF has announced immediate price increases in Europe for resins and additives for the packaging, printing and coating industries.
Bagel factory worker severs fingers in machinery
A UK-based bagel bakery has been fined after a worker severed two of his fingers in “unsafe” machinery while attempting to clear a dough blockage.
27-Jan-2011
Study flags up 'viable alternative' to chlorine as spinach decontaminant
Low-dose e-beam radiation under modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) is a viable alternative to chlorine to reduce microbes or eliminate Salmonella and Listeria from baby spinach, claims US research.
'Pioneering' system integrates high pressure processing into automated packaging lines
Multivac said a 'pioneering' system that integrates the high pressure treatment of food into a fully automatic packaging line provides the first viable option for the combination of both technologies.
Analyst praises innovation work at Pernod Ricard
A Nomura analyst has praised the pace of innovation at Pernod Ricard following the redesign of its Ricard bottle in France and the launch of several up-market extensions of existing...
More big food names sign up to Courtauld Commitment
A host of big names in UK food and drink including Associated British Foods, Coca-Cola Enterprises and Kraft Foods have added their signatures to the second phase of the Courtauld...
Cost, consistency and modernisation at heart of UK food inspection review - FSA
The UK has confirmed it is to review the way official food safety controls are carried out in a bid to simplify the system, ensure consistency across sectors and centralise...
26-Jan-2011
Colour marker would curb illegal food chain activities, claims Green MEP
While new Commission draft measures to boost monitoring of dioxin traces in the EU food chain are welcome, the use of a colour marker would be a more efficient way...
Packaging group Stora Enso forced to pay workers €21m
Food industry packaging supplier Stora Enso will record a €21m negative non-recurring item (NRI) in its fourth quarter operating profits following a court decision over the company’s non-payment of rewards...
New products push up Sealed Air sales in 2010
Sealed Air, the maker of Bubble Wrap and plastic food packaging, has reported continued recovery in sales volume at the end of 2010.
25-Jan-2011
EFSA backs own performance in food crises
A report from Europe’s top food safety watchdog said it has the systems in place to deal quickly and efficiently with urgent appeals for information during crises and emergency situations....
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Canada launches food processing action plan
Canada has published an action plan to grow the country’s vital food processing sector.
SIG launches new lightweight closure for milk cartons
SIG Combibloc is targeting the UHT milk segment with a new lightweight, recyclable closure for its slimline cartons.
Gizeh claims breakthrough for offset printing on spherical pots
Higher throughputs and cost savings are benefits claimed for a “genuinely innovative” offset printing method that can be used on spherical plastic packaging containers for the first time, said Gizeh.
ConAgra reveals how eco-friendly plant scooped green certification
ConAgra Foods Lambs Weston said one of its frozen food processing plants is the first of its kind in the world to receive the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design...
External poultry packaging harbours campylobacter threat - report
Campylobacter has been detected on the external packaging of 40 per cent of fresh chickens on sale in shops across one major UK city, a study has found.
24-Jan-2011
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The naked truth about kids’ food advertising
It was an Emperor’s New Clothes moment for the US food industry last week, when it was revealed that a major initiative touting its responsible advertising to kids actually allows...
Reportable Food Registry works to prevent illness, says FDA
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has said that its Reportable Food Registry (RFR) is working to prevent foodborne illness outbreaks, in its first annual report on its efficacy.
Germany approves dioxin plan, Russian ban and Berlin protests
The approval of measures to boost dioxin monitoring by Germany last week has so far failed to stem the unease sparked by the situation as thousand protested in Berlin over...
Explosion at ADM cocoa processing facility
Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) is currently assessing the impact of an explosion that occurred on a production line at its cocoa processing facility in Wormer, Netherlands, which was followed...
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Scots bid to end US haggis ban
Haggis makers in Scotland would experience a boom in export sales if politicians succeed in persuading the US to lift a 40 year-old ban on the traditional dish.
Tomato Salmonella research to study role of plastics and dry biofilms
New research on the safe handling of tomatoes will examine how plastics in food contact materials and gloves used by workers can affect the formation, transfer and survival of salmonella...
RockTenn buys up Smurfit-Stone for $3.5bn
RockTenn has acquired fellow containerboard and corrugated packaging supplier Smurfit-Stone in a $3.5bn deal, months after Smurfit-Stone emerged from bankruptcy.
21-Jan-2011
Finsbury in insurance spat over dioxin recall costs
Finsbury Food Group has become embroiled in a spat with insurers over who will cover the cost of recalling products caught up in the egg dioxin scare.
New BASF adhesive certified as biodegradable by TÜV
BASF has obtained certification from the German Technical Inspection Agency (TÜV) for a new biodegradable adhesive used on flexible packaging applications like potato chips and chocolate wrappings.
Unilever to create “green energy” at ice cream factory
Unilever is to create “green energy” at its Ben and Jerry’s ice cream factory in Holland by installing a bio-digester which converts natural waste products into gas.
Legislation formalising RASFF procedure to come into force
A regulation formally laying down the implementation measures for the European Commission’s Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) will come into force at the end of this month....
New technology takes the guesswork out of PET processing, say company
A new application allows plastic processors to use their mobile phone or tablet PC to calculate the intrinsic viscosity (IV) of PET resin in seconds, said the US company behind...
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Oystar merges three US operations to form $250m company
Packaging giant Oystar has merged three of its North American operations to create Oystar North America, a move that will make it one of the largest suppliers of packaging machinery...
20-Jan-2011
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Novamont forms US subsidiary, eyes major expansion
Novamont announced it has launched a new bioplastics company in the US as part of its strategy to expand in North America.
Explosive bioplastic growth prompts firm to expand in Central and Eastern Europe
US bioplastic firm Cereplast has announced two new distribution agreements in Poland and Romania that will aid its expansion into Central and Eastern European markets, according to the company.
Envision ramps up production of food grade recycled HDPE
Envision Plastics has begun full scale production of its recycled HDPE plastic resin for use in food and drink packaging.
FDF backs need to review UK fee inspection system
The trade body representing UK food manufacturers has backed the need for a rethink on the fee inspection regime for food businesses - but cautioned it must lead to a...
Nano-coated ‘killer paper’ developed to extend food shelf life
Israeli scientists have said their new nano-coated “killer paper” could be used in food packaging to combat bacteria such as E.coli to extend product shelf life.
19-Jan-2011
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EC complacency on dioxins weakens Europe’s food safety standing
The complacency being exhibited by Brussels over the ongoing dioxin contamination incident is every bit as concerning as the carcinogenic chemical that has found its way into the food and...
New scheme to push home paybacks from robotics use in food sector
A UK robotics body is incentivising the food and drink industry to look at ways investment in the technology can optimise manufacturing and enable more flexible ways of working.
Bericap opens new production facility in Singapore
Plastic closures specialist Bericap has opened a new production facility in Singapore to fuel further expansion in South East Asia.
Octal targets meat and dairy packaging after PET expansion
Packaging producer Octal is set to be the world’s largest PET producer, according to the company, after the business secured a US$296m loan to complete its second expansion phase....
18-Jan-2011
Brussels updates food import control list
Chinese trace elements, groundnuts from South Africa and red palm oil for dyes are all products highlighted in the latest update to the European Union’s import list.
FDA seeks to halt production at US juice company
The FDA is seeking the closure of US juice company Mystical One after it failed to implement an HACCP plan or comply with cGMP requirements and then did not respond...
Novel food technologies need proactive communication, finds paper
Policy-makers should adopt a proactive approach to communication on new food technologies, with stakeholder forums and public consultation in order to tackle consumer issues early on, says a new paper.
PepsiCo flags up 'green' technology to extract water from potatoes
Technology to extract water from potatoes for reuse in processing will go some way to helping PepsiCo UK and Ireland achieve its pledge of unplugging its largest sites from the...
EC edges towards new dioxin legislation
The European Commission has given its strongest signal yet that legislation tightening up the monitoring of dioxins in the food and feed chain will follow in the wake of the...
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SCA announces senior management changes
SCA has announced a shake up of its senior management that will take effect in the spring.
FSA braced for industry backlash on food inspection fee proposals
Proposals to overhaul the fee inspection regime at food and feed facilities in the UK would result in a more consistent and clearer system - but one that would cost...
17-Jan-2011
Tetra Pak installs new traceability system for Brazilian milk brand
Brazilian food cooperative Aurora has installed a new traceability system from Tetra Pak for the launch of a UHT milk brand.
New power system cuts carbon and costs for Tangerine
As part of its wider initiative to make its manufacturing more energy efficient, UK sweet maker Tangerine said it is installing a combined heat and power (CHP) system that will...
New suction cup range increases production efficiency
A new range of suction cups will increase the efficiency in picking and placing of small products for packaging manufacturers, according to Piab.
Linden Foods opens new £10m meat processing facility
Northern Irish firm Linden Foods has opened a new meat processing facility that it predicts will create 85 new jobs over the next three years.
Swifter salmonella test a ‘milestone’ for egg industry - researcher
A unique molecular test that detects Salmonella enteritidis (SE) in poultry eggs can provide results up to 10-times faster than traditional methods, said the US company behind the product.
'Scandal within a scandal’ as 934 German farms close on fresh dioxin discovery
A further 934 pig and poultry farms were closed in Germany over the weekend following the discovery that previously unknown batches of dioxin-contaminated feed had been sold.
14-Jan-2011
Germany unveils anti-dioxin measures, Belgium calls for EU action
The German government has pledged to “significantly increase safety standards” after today publishing an action plan to boost dioxin controls in food and feed.
EFSA publishes draft guidance on nano risk assessment
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published draft guidance giving more specific risk assessment information regarding the use of nanotechnology in food.
Steady growth forecast for ‘mature’ US green packaging market
The maturity of many products means that growth in US demand for green packaging will be a relatively modest 3.9 per cent per year until 2014, according to a new industry report.
Processors must secure legal egg supplies fast
UK manufacturers have been warned they must switch caged egg supplies now to legitimate sources ahead of changes to EU rules from next year or face serious consequences.
13-Jan-2011
China’s battle against melamine-tainted milk continues
With almost 100 people currently in custody and thousands of tonnes of contaminated product seized in China over the last six months, melamine-tainted milk powder is a problem that just...
Tuna product relaunched using peel technology
A new peel technology lid for canned tuna will boost ease of open and re-use, said Crown Europe.
Nanocomposite coating to boost moisture barrier performance, cut costs
Lightweighting, cost reduction as well as improved oxygen and moisture barrier performance, are claims made by InMat for its new water-based nanocomposite coating for flexible packaging.
UK nano-forum holds first meeting
A top level forum made up of regulators, industry players and consumer groups is holding its first meeting today as part of a UK bid to tackle a slew of...
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Dates set for VLB beverage logistics congress
The 14th VLB Logistics Convention, which brings together members of the German beverage logistics sector, is to take place in Bad Homburg on 4-6 April.
Caps and closures market to approach $40bn by 2014, predicts Freedonia
World demand for caps and closures is expected to reach $40bn by 2014 boosted by continued growth in Asia and greater use of plastic packaging, according to Freedonia.
Stora Enso invests €285m in Poland to boost containerboard capacity
Stora Enso has announced it is to make a €285m investment in Poland to boost its containerboard capacity in the key growth market in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE).
12-Jan-2011
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JBT FoodTech seals €6.3m deal in China
JBT FoodTech has clinched a lucrative deal to supply processing equipment to a Chinese tomato processing company.
US company settles 'landmark' bisphenol A case
A leading US polycarbonate baby bottle maker has become the first to settle a lawsuit over failure to tell consumers its products contained bisphenol A (BPA), in what lawyers have...
Firms fined after injuries at veg processing and packaging plant
Two firms have been ordered to pay almost ₤23,000 after four workers were injured at a vegetable processing and packaging plant in the UK.
Proposals for stricter dioxin controls, Germany discovers tainted pork
The first discovery of dioxin-tainted pork, a move by the Chinese to suspend German imports and proposals from the animal feed sector to boost controls on the toxic chemical were...
KHS announces management shake-up
Filling and packaging systems manufacturer KHS has announced the appointment of a new CEO and CFO.
11-Jan-2011
API outlines trends driving thin film PET price rises
Spiralling raw material prices combined with a severe tightening of supply as PET producers increasingly target the electronics rather than packaging sectors are pressures driving up thin film material costs,...
EU packaging reg expected to come into force on time
A move by the EU Ministers to back a draft regulation dubbed the most significant change in food contact legislation in 20 years should ease its passage into European law,...
High-intensity pulsed light cuts Campylobacter on poultry and packaging
High intensity pulsed light (HILP) technology is effective in decontaminating the surface of both meat and food contact materials in packaged chicken, new research has claimed.
BRC reveals key changes to Global Standard for Packaging
Additional safeguards to reduce the risk of chemicals migrating from inks in packaging to food products are included in a new edition of the British Retail Consortium (BRC) Global Standard...
New technology promises to revolutionise shellfish safety regime
New technology promising to turn the testing and safety regime for shellfish products on its head could be on the market within 12 months.
10-Jan-2011
News in brief
Aluminium body appoints new chairman
Tadeu Nardocci has been appointed as the new chairman of the European Aluminium Association.
Weekly comment
CAP reform circus re-opens - but this time it’s serious
Roll up, roll up, the Great CAP Reform Circus is back in town. Missing those long arguments about the future of farm support? Hungry for more debate about how best...
Scientists sniff out potential for electronic noses in brewing
A review published in Trends in Food Science & Technology has identified brewing as a growing market for electronic nose technology.
EC to tighten up dioxin monitoring as UK consumers exposed to tainted food
The European Commission is exploring ways to boost dioxin monitoring procedures after it was confirmed that products containing the toxic substance had reached the food chain and been sold to...
New food safety bill should spur industry action: Report
New food safety legislation was signed into law last week, increasing the urgency for food companies to update their food safety plans, according to a new report from PwC US...
How would you like your food: Chilled, or super-chilled?
Contracts are being finalised on an exciting new project exploring how super-chilling foods could help manufacturers reduce costs and increase product shelf-life.
Packaging firm fined after worker dragged into machine
A food packaging company in the UK has been ordered to pay almost £32,000 (€38,000) ) for flouting safety regulations after one of its workers suffered serious injuries after being...
07-Jan-2011
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Chicken ‘titan' Don Tyson dies
Chicken processing “titan” Donald Tyson has died aged 80.
New packaging uses wireless technology to cook soup
Fulton Innovation has developed soup packaging that cooks its contents without any external heat source – that means no need for a microwave or hob.
Dioxin-contaminated liquid egg distributed in UK
Eggs from farms affected by dioxin-contaminated feed have been and mixed with products to be used in processed foods and exported into the UK, food safety officials said yesterday.
Private equity firm targets leading player status in Euro rigid packing sector
Sun European Partners, the private equity company that bought Huhtamaki’s rigid packaging business last month, said the European sector is ripe for consolidation as it served notice to become a...
High pressure processing whips up thicker ice cream
A new study suggests that high pressure processing may enable ice cream manufacturers to reduce the use of additives and make better low fat products.
06-Jan-2011
Contamination worse than feared in German dioxin scandal
German authorities have said up to 3,000 tonnes of dioxin-contaminated animal feed additive may have been sold – almost six times more than previously estimated - as more details about...
CenFRA: Robots are not over-priced one-trick ponies
If the Centre for Food Robotics and Automation (CenFRA) is to have a long-term future, it has to work harder to convince UK food manufacturers that robots are not prohibitively...
Major growth trends in bioplastic packaging to 2020
The emergence of new materials and major suppliers are set to shake up the global market for bioplastic packaging over the next decade, according to a report from Pira International.
Adept eyes processing expansion with InMoTx acquisition
Adept Technology announced yesterday it is to acquire robotics company InMoTx in a bid to expand its product range in the “fast-growing” food packaging and processing industries.
Linpac sells non-core units to cut debt
Linpac has sold off a raft of non-core speciality businesses to cut its debt and concentrate on its packaging operations.
05-Jan-2011
Fostering culture of food safety key to combating foodborne illness
Food processors must develop a complete culture of food safety that goes beyond such basic measures as regulatory compliance if they are serious about tackling the issue, according to new...
Indian metro consumers set to fuel demand hike in processed food - report
Demand for convenience and ready-to-eat food in India will explode over the next five years as a major shift in food-purchasing habits by the growing numbers of middle-class city dwellers...
Neogen reports strong Q2 results
Neogen has posted a 33 per cent jump in Q2 net income from the previous quarter, with most market segments in its Food Safety Division showing strong growth.
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SPX wins $19m contract for new Chilean cheese plant
SPX has won a $19m contract to design and install a cheese plant for one of the largest dairy companies in Chile.
04-Jan-2011
Investigation underway into German egg and meat dioxin scare
German prosecutors have opened an investigation following the discovery of dioxin in eggs and meat in the country in the past week, with the contamination reported to have stemmed from...
Obama to sign food safety bill today, but funding still in doubt
President Obama is set to sign new food safety legislation into law later today, despite ongoing uncertainty about how it will be funded.
University food and drink processing complex gains eco-certification
A new $20m facility at the University of California (UC) Davis has become the first winery, brewery and food-processing centre to receive LEED Platinum certification.
Plastic film producer RKW gains US foothold with Danafilms buy
Leading European plastic film producer, RKW, has acquired US barrier film and label manufacturer Danafilms in a move that it claims will give it greater access to the North American...
FPA: The UK is Europe’s fire safety slacker
The UK lags way behind every other major country in Europe in the use of sprinkler systems for preventing fires in food warehouses.
03-Jan-2011
Comment
Healthy food vouchers are no golden ticket
Change4Life healthy food vouchers are just the ticket for food industry marketers. But changing eating habits requires consistent, co-ordinated policy – not hand-outs to ease the population’s post-Christmas conscience.
UK launch for Evian eco-bottle
Water giant Evian has announced the UK launch of a lighter rPET eco bottle.
EC calls for streamlining of over-complex food import controls
Europe’s food import controls are fit for purpose but their fragmented and complicated nature means they are inconsistently applied across the economic bloc, according to a report from the European...
Ministers back shake up of EU food contact legislation
A wide-ranging regulation that would see the overhaul of rules governing food contact plastics in the European Union (EU) has taken a major step towards becoming law later this year.
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