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31-Mar-2004
Hot seal of approval
A sealing hot melt adhesive has been developed that can be applied at only 90°C. Combine this with automated equipment and you have a safer, more efficient plant, claims National...
RFID on display
How to deploy RFID technology successfully is the focus of RFID JournalLive!, March 29-31 at the Chicago Hilton. The organisers claim that this is the only event that offers an...
Asian corn feed price pressures poultry producers
As Asia slowly recovers from the bird flu crisis, mounting corn prices are now hitting poultry and other livestock producers as they race to restock feed supplies. With corn stocks...
Responding to the industry's needs
The UK's Institute of Packaging is helping to launch a Europe-wide diploma in packaging. But as IoP chief executive Lynda Purser outlined in her speech at Total 2004, both the...
Cutting costs through accurate dosing
A new delivery system for liquid nitrogen - widely used in the food processing industry - should dramatically reduce the time between dosing and closure, ensuring more accurate and effective...
30-Mar-2004
Snack away!
As the eastern European food industry develops at a hitherto unknown pace, snacking is starting to make it big in the region, as the latest product launches from the Mintel...
Food safety agencies pivotal role in risk perception
Despite the development of a very important corpus of EU and national legislation to protect EU citizens against currently identified risks, several studies show that contradictory opinions about perceived risks...
UK packaging industry concerns over government policy
UK government policies toward manufacturing and retailer power are the major concerns of the UK packaging manufacturing and machniery sectors, according to the UK Packaging Business Confidence Survey from Landell...
The bird flu time bomb
Asian countries vaccinating against bird flu will be carrying out an uncontrolled experiment in viral evolution that could ultimately lead to a human pandemic, according to an article in New...
Innovations in detection revealed at Total 2004
The latest metal detectors on show at Total 2004 suggest that equipment suppliers are fully aware of the most pressing concerns of food processors - guaranteeing food safety, ensuring traceability...
Rexam boss maps out the future
Rexam CEO Rolf Borjesson told FoodProductionDaily.com yesterday that the packaging industry is only just beginning to adopt new technology that could transform the food industry, and that the industry will...
29-Mar-2004
What's on at Total
A two-day conference on aseptic filling technologies is just one of the events that is taking place at the Total Processing and Packaging show in Birmingham, UK this week. FoodProductionDaily.com...
How to be more productive
A new report that identifies the key principles behind improving distribution productivity has been launched. The company behind the scheme, Tom Zosel Associates (TZA), claims that these principles can help...
Fish processors challenge ad claims
Major processors of canned tuna in the US have described a recent ad campaign by environmental activists as being "an irresponsible and highly inflammatory tactic" that will scare consumers away...
Lubricating the food processing industry
A new bearing grease effective in a wide range of food grade applications has been developed. The main selling point of the mineral oil grease, according to the manufacturer, is...
Safety CD released
The USDA has released an informational compact disc for federal and state agriculture vets. The move is designed to prevent the intentional and unintentional introduction of animal diseases into the...
26-Mar-2004
Retort pouch industry looks to the future
The retort pouch industry needs to adopt better sealing technology and improved systems to identify seal defects if it is to challenge metal cans as a viable and safe means...
Bakery buys into concept of complete traceability
A bakery in the UK, which operates its own wheat growingprogram in Canada, has installed an 'end-to-end' approach to quality management that starts in the field and ends the bakery...
EC clears Nordfleisch acquisition
The proposed acquisition of German slaughterhouse Nordfleisch by Dutch group Best Agrifund has been cleared by the European Commission. The merger creates the second largest meat company in Europe after...
Environ sets up Polish office
Environmental and health sciences consultancy, Environ is strengthening its European presence by opening an office in Warsaw, Poland, according to Ian Bailey, president of the company's European operations.
Reduction in UK fishing proposed
A government report into the future of the UK's fishing industry has recommended the scrapping of 13 per cent of the 'white fish' fleet. Critics say this could devastate Scotland's...
25-Mar-2004
Baltic biscuit wars
Following its takeover last year, leading Baltic State biscuit maker Kalev Johvi Tootmine is to stop making its Maiasmokk brand of biscuits because of excess market competition.
Poland rises against EU stockpiling laws
While Poland is claiming that it is has made considerable ground in the race to meet EU food safety regulations before accession, more storm clouds are gathering on the issue...
Cutting costs the priority
A report from the British Pig Executive (BPEX) shows that risingcosts of production in Europe are being matched by rises in Great Britain. The association believes cutting costs is vital...
Traceability from beginning to end
End-to-end traceability is like the table stakes in a poker game - if you don't have it, you won't stay in the game, argues an industry expert. This new way...
Ready meals boost for the customised emulsifier market
Food processors are increasingly turning to customised emulsifiers to improve efficiency and overall outcome, according to market analyst Frost & Sullivan. The growth in this market has been boosted by...
Krones shares good news
In order to ensure sustained improvement, packaging giant Krones yesterday proposed the conversion of non-voting preference shares into Krones ordinary shares. The company believes that the liquidity of the Krones...
Mint traceability
Glacier Mints manufacturer Fox's Confectionery is to deploy a Tropos ERP system at its Leicester head office and factory. The Tropos system, to be supplied and managed by SSI, is...
24-Mar-2004
China packaging equipment boom
China's packaging industry is currently undergoing a growth rate that is set to turn the sector into one of the country's leading industries. Fed by the continued growth of the...
Fishing for innovative packaging solutions
European customers are demanding greater assurances of quality and hygiene in their food products. A recent conference on the packaging of fish examined at what the industry was doing to...
Irish beef industry investigated
The European Union is investigating an alleged major fraud in the Irish beef industry. Fraud investigators are in Dublin to examine allegations that 16 Irish companies have been illegally importing...
Acquisitions drive profits for Kerry
Burgeoning Irish food ingredients group carves deeper into the US market announcing it will buy into fast growing 'lifestyle' beverages through the acquisition of two US companies, Oregon Chai and...
Understanding risk
Governments on both sides of the Atlantic need to better understand how consumers perceive risk if they are to form better food safety policies. The issue of bioterrorism however is...
Ensuring fluid processing
Petro-Canada has launched a new trolley fluid for meat-processing operations that it claims offers unmatched protection against wear, rust and drips. The manufacturer says that while the fluid has been...
23-Mar-2004
EU toughens up on accession borders
The EU has outlined future border controls for animal livestock and meat products as the run up to accession moves into its final stages. The move aims to limit the...
Irish focus on consumer safety in EU25
In under 50 days the ten accession countries will join the European Union bringing the number of consumers from 382.4 million to 456.6 million. Failure to properly control food imports...
Coke recall highlights need for complete traceability
The Coca-Cola recall has highlighted the urgent need for manufacturers to install efficient systems to achieve complete traceability. Consumers, and the law, will settle for nothing less, writes Anthony Fletcher.
Clean air technology
A new means of purifying air based on a simple electronic device could mount a significant challenge to established players such as ultraviolet light and HEPA filters, writes Phil Taylor.
Gas market consolidates
The European Commission has approved Air Liquide's proposed acquisition of Messer Griesheim's industrial gas business in Germany, the United Kingdom and the USA. The acquisition alters the balance of power...
Forecasting soup demand
Food manufacturer Campbell has installed real time forecasting (RTF) technology in its North American soup, sauces, and beverage production facilities. Results from a pilot test showed that the company can...
Importance of packaging
Retailers and food manufacturers are working more closely than ever to create products designed for contemporary lifestyles, based on the latest technology. This has resulted in an explosion in the...
22-Mar-2004
FAO demands poultry tests
Asian countries that declare victory over avian influenza should base such statements on in-depth investigations, FAO and the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) urged in a joint statement today....
Thermal fluid passes safety test
A new heat/ chill thermal fluid developed has just received official food-grade certification in the US. Manufacturer Paratherm says that the fluid offers food processors a safer alternative to conventional...
Coke withdraws Dasani in UK
Coca-Cola is withdrawing its Dasani bottled water from sale in Britain after finding that samples contained higher than permitted levels of the chemical bromate. A Coca-Cola spokesman said that the...
The future of the food industry: greater integration
Food manufacturers, retailers and service providers will have to collaborate more in the future if they wish to remain competitive, predicts electronics giant Siemens. But the good news is that...
Egg safety still an issue
An FSA survey of UK-produced eggs has found that the level of salmonella contamination is now one third of what it was in 1996. But one industry expert says that...
Cheese bacteria survive pasteurisation
The bacteria involved in the ripening of cheeses may find their way into the final product by surviving the pasteurisation process, say researchers from Italy, Ireland and France.
19-Mar-2004
Good news for egg producers
A survey of UK-produced eggs has found that the level of salmonella contamination is now one third of what it was in 1996. Poultry producers hope that the findings will...
Quicker meat processing
A processing system for cutting fixed weight and uniformly shaped poultry fillet portions has been developed by Iceland-based equipment giant Marel. The company claims that the system is unique as...
Tunnel technology revised
Freezing and cooling tunnels that use liquid nitrogen and carbon dioxide have been used in the food industry for decades. But according to Linde's marketing manager for freezing and cooling,...
Accession to boost UK food trade
The expansion of the European Union on 1 May will provide major opportunities for British food and drink suppliers, both for exporting their products and for establishing local production facilities....
18-Mar-2004
GM crops could benefit agricultural sector
The European Union may be about to grant access to more genetically modified foods, a controversial step that could eventually lead to widespread GM crop growing in the bloc, writes...
Retailers must take more responsibility
An industry expert claims that food safety in Europe is lagging behind the US because supermarkets here don't care enough and manufacturers don't have enough money to implement adequate systems....
Conveying convenience
Manufacturer CSi claims that its new range of pallet conveyors offers food processors a number of useful innovations. The equipment is made of stainless steel and aluminium, features ultrasound sensors...
Safety guide for food industry
A new guide from CCFRA has been launched to help microbiologists assess the reliability of results from food tests. Stringent new EU laws require food manufacturers to show a thorough...
Meat innovations on show
A range of vacuum fillers has been upgraded to offer meat processors more filling power to improve efficiency and speed. Manufacturer Vemag says that the machines are still the only...
Chr Hansen moves into rapidly emerging Ukraine food market
Dairy culture leader Chr Hansen carves a deeper position in Ukraine, creating a platform to access a surging food market that currently sees the majority of the population spending between...
17-Mar-2004
Is Vietnam about to restock?
Vietnam is seeking to import between 500,000 to 600,000 tonnes of corn for feed as it moves to restock poultry flocks hit by the outbreak of bird flu earlier this...
Process software upgraded
Ross Systems has upgraded its iRenaissance ERP software to improve record keeping and traceability for food and beverage processors. The company claims that the system will enable manufacturers to meet...
Codex enters the GM labelling debate
As increasing numbers of national governments worldwide toy with new legal frameworks for genetically modified foodstuffs, the global food labelling body Codex Alimentarius will table the issue at an upcoming...
RSSL shows industry HOW
Reading Scientific Services (RSSL) is launching a programme to help food manufacturers address issues such as obesity, nutrition and food safety. Entitled HOW - health, obesity and well-being - the...
Pork industry still concerned
A supply glut of pork coupled with prices rises has led the European Commission to end temporary export subsidies. But some pig producers in the UK are concerned that lower...
16-Mar-2004
Building on brand awareness
Confectionery and, once again, chocolate in particular, dominate this week's product launches across the region. The launches also reflect a growing trend towards maximising the marketing potential of brands that...
Russian domestic equipment market struggling
The market for equipment suppliers to the Russian food and beverage industry has been overrun by big western players during the course of the last ten years. A leading industry...
US meat packers demand compulsory BSE testing
US beef processors, fearing the loss of lucrative markets to competitors such as Europe and Australia, are desperate to start exporting again. They are demanding that the USDA tests all...
Moisture-free packaging
Appleton has introduced MoistureBloc for Ream Wrap, a completely repulpable and 100-percent recyclable ream wrap developed for environmentally friendly paper-based products. The company claims that the product offers excellent moisture...
Functional miso to rival calcium supplements
Japan's Agriculture and Livestock Industries Corporation (ALIC) has teamed up with two research bodies to develop a new functional fermented miso derived from skimmed milk, that contains three times as...
Drug studies offer closer look at cholesterol
New research on statins, the commonly prescribed cholesterol lowering drugs, may significantly improve understanding of how cholesterol levels affect heart health, a major target for the functional food and supplements...
Dutch fear flu return
The Dutch government has ordered the culling of 600 ducks on a farm after routine blood tests showed signs of antibodies to a mild strain of bird flu. There are...
15-Mar-2004
Fluid handling system tested
Pursuit Dynamics claims that its fluid handling system is able to reduce cooking times for sauces by up to 95 per cent and clean-down time between batches by 80 per...
Salmon influx attracts EU scrutiny
The European Commission is to open an inquiry into the recent surge in EU imports of farmed Atlantic salmon to see if safeguard duties are necessary. Imports of farmed salmon...
Developments for the staff of life, bread
Much of the flour that goes into breads, pasta, cakes, breakfastcereals and other foods comes from so-called 'winter wheats', planted in autumn and harvested in spring. New research has identified...
Traceability laws a force of good, says KPMG
Greater traceability in the food chain is a political issue that could add significantly to manufacturers' expenses and even claim some casualties. But the industry should still benefit in the...
Ireland encourages innovation-led food industry
Input into new technology moves up a gear in Ireland with the country's food development agency announcing a link up with Dublin university.
APEAL: Overthrow the system
Germany's current one-way can deposit system should be scrapped and replaced with a mixed strategy of reuse and recycling, according to the Association of European Steel Producers (APEAL). The body...
Food industry still facing gap between evidence and permitted claims
A British brewer has been criticised by the UK's advertising watchdog for making a series of claims about the health benefits of beer including suggestions that it could protect against...
Healthy cow, healthy milk, and smoother butter
A diet of rapeseed oil fed to dairy cows can produce healthier milk and butter to beat their artery-clogging equivalents, find British scientists, signalling future gains for suppliers of ingredients...
Clarinol CLA gets safety confirmation
Dutch firm Loders Croklaan Lipid Nutrition is the first company to demonstrate the safety of its conjugated linoleic acid, a fatty acid hailed as the next big weight loss ingredient,...
12-Mar-2004
Achieving perfect chocolate
Improving the molecular structure of certain foods such as ice cream and cocoa, can dramatically improve the taste, texture and mouth feel of a particular product. This is something Marcos...
Food x-ray technology from afar
Technology that allows real-time x-ray inspection imaging has been developed. Manufacturer Cintex says that the reason the modifications made to its range of MIACS software is so innovative is because...
Red meat on the up in Australia
Red meat sales in Australia are firmly back on the road to recovery, according to statistics released today from Meat & Livestock Australia. The figures show a second year of...
Delhaize struggles with US downturn
Delhaize's dependence on the US food retail market has weighed heavily on the results of the Belgium-based company. And with little sign of an immediate upturn in the US economy,...
The cutting edge of food
FoodProductiondaily.com recently visited a research unit in the south of France to find more out about the role science plays in improving the quality of cereal-based foods. Some recent discoveries...
FAO cautions against restocking
Countries affected by the deadly avian influenza virus H5N1 should not restock their flocks too quickly to avoid the disease flaring up again, FAO warned today. But two months after...
UK action plan to increase publicity for health foods
New measures to improve children's diets in the UK will use celebrity endorsements and TV to promote healthy foods to kids and their parents, writes Dominique Patton.
GRAS status signals rise in market share for natural food ingredient
A natural Japanese food ingredient used to extend the shelf life of food products has acquired GRAS status from the US Food and Drug Administration signalling a growth in sales...
11-Mar-2004
No evidence to prove GM foods are unsafe, says BMA
In a move set to fuel the already heated GM debate swirling around Britain, the country's medical body said this week it sees no 'current evidence of potential harm from...
EU expansion rooted in food safety
Pressing reform to European food and feed controls cleared a further obstacle this week with Parliament waving through proposed Commission rules, leaving room for ministers to take the final decision...
Driving factors behind a healthy meat market
The North American meat market remains as buoyant as ever, despite animal health scares that have dominated the news for the past few months. Diet and a lack of public...
Strong figures for foil
European sales of aluminium foil in 2003 achieved the same level as 2002, according to the latest figures from the European Aluminium Foil Association (EAFA). The body believes that this...
A breakthough in liquid engineering
Research work at University College Dublin has brought real time process control for food manufacture a significant step closer. The study into viscosity measurement techniques for characterising the flow and...
Compact tray sealer launched
UK-based equipment manufacturer Packaging Automation is set to launch its latest tray-sealing machine at this month's Total Show. The selling point of the Vision 400 is its small footprint, which...
Little bottles making it big in functional dairy
The success of the 'little bottle' or 'daily dose' format in the probiotics sector is encouraging companies to launch new functional products in the handy sized bottle, leaving out the...
Purity rules for food additives continue
Last month Brussels laid down amendments to three European directives linked to colours, sweeteners and food additives. The latest in a series of changes to existing technical legislation covering the...
10-Mar-2004
Russian quality on the up
Quality is an issue that has plagued many food processors in Russia over the years. But one company, Kraft Foods, claims that its operations there - where it is a...
A revolution in traceability
A new IT system pioneered in the States will give food manufacturers enhanced traceability, food quality, security and efficiency, according to developer Arrowsight. FoodProductionDaily.com talked to company CEO Adam Aronson...
Yoghurt pot peel testing
A new test instrument accessory to check the optimum peel strength of sealed lids on yoghurt packaging has been developed by UK firm Lloyd Instruments. The TG 5346 peel fixture...
UK agrees to GM crop, in principle
UK government agrees 'in principle' to the commercial cultivation of GM maize on UK soil, provoking an angry reaction from consumer campaigners who claim the recent debate and science review...
Doctors attack 'benefits' of low-carb diets
The reason low-carb dieters often lose weight and sometimes show improvements in their cholesterol, blood sugars, and blood pressures is because they are, in essence, sickened by the diet, writes...
Software in packaging
User-friendly software for the design of modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) for fresh produce was unveiled yesterday at the International Conference for Engineering and Food (ICEF). The technology tells packagers the...
ABF buys up edible oils
Acquisitions for UK food, ingredients and retail firm Associated British Foods are key to reducing dependency of group profits on ABF's leading revenue source British Sugar. This week the company...
Food firms see red
Food manufacturers continue to face the costly process of food recalls as the UK's Food Standards Agency brings more food products contaminated by the illegal carcinogenic food dye Sudan to...
UK supermarkets urged to cut down packaging waste
A new report has called for supermarkets to limit packaging waste, do more to promote recycling and cut down on pollution caused by long distance distribution. Billions of plastic bags...
Soy supplies impact Russian oil market
A survey of sunflower and soya oil manufacturers in Russia reveals that they are struggling against poor soy bean supplies, out-dated production equipment and excessive market competion. Although manufacturers still...
09-Mar-2004
UK to clear GM crops?
Favourable news for the pro-GM camp as a team of British scientists claims that genetically modified (GM) maize is less damaging to wildlife than conventional varieties. At the same time,...
Demanding traceability in the supply chain
A new Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) programme designed to improve efficiencies in consumer demand chain management is about to be launched in the US. The technology is still in the...
Mycotoxins under the spotlight in Brussels
Last month Europe came a step closer to introducing harmonised rules on controlling mycotoxins in food. Closely following discussions of Europe's Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,...
Oxfam asks EU for 'fair' approach for impending sugar reform
On the cusp of reform to the EU's heavily supported sugar regime, some of the world's poorest sugar exporting countries have called on Europe 'to put fairness at the heart...
Deposit-free cans in Germany
Ball Packaging Europe has developed a new deposit-free beverage can for the ready-to-drink coffee drinks market. The new coffee cans are made of 100 per cent recyclable steel, and are...
Pay attention to engineers
Wermer Bauer, executive vice president of technology, processing and R&D at Nestlé, has urged food manufacturers to recognise the link between sound engineering and strong financial performance. He also told...
UK coatings firm to add dissolving strip technology
UK company BioProgress, which makes cellulose-based films for coating tablets and capsules, is making an acquisition in the US that gives it access to dissolving 'in the mouth' films for...
08-Mar-2004
Russian veg oil market set for change
A survey of sunflower and soya oil manufacturers in Russia reveals that they are struggling against poor soy bean supplies, out-dated production equipment and excessive market competion. Although manufacturers still...
Raw material pricing will continue to knock food industry in 2004
Wheat, corn and soybean prices will remain high for much of 2004, warns the US agency Fitch Ratings, with the industry likely to see a continual shifting of higher ingredients...
EU goes bananas on imports
With accession of the new Member States due on 1 May 2004, the EU is making appropriate arrangements to ensure a sufficient supply of bananas to all consumers in the...
Scottish salmon prices hammered
Scotland's salmon industry is under threat from an influx of cheap salmon imports from Norway, which rose last year from 277,000 tonnes to 307,000 tonnes. Fish farmers in the highlands...
British water market to feel the Dasani effect?
British consumers are now drinking more bottled water than ever before, attracted by the healthy image of the product. And it is this image which is likely to protect natural...
Miller launches beer in Fridge Pack cans
Miller Brewing is to package beer in innovative new containers, which the company claims are designed to fit conveniently into home refrigerators. The firm is the first to apply the...
05-Mar-2004
German recycling scheme costs Rexam
UK packaging group Rexam has blamed Germany's recycling system for a dramatic loss of business in the country. The system, which requires customers to pay a deposit on cans and...
Tracing meat with clever chips
A test has been developed that can reveal the presence of meat from 32 different kinds of animal species. The DNA-based scheme is currently being examined by European food regulatory...
EFSA clears GM food crop on safety scale
Scientists at Europe's budding food watchdog have given the green light to a genetically engineered food crop from biotech giant Monsanto.
Burns Philp to sell US herbs and spices unit
Chipping away at heavy debt the Australian ingredients firm Burns Philp & Co will spin off its US herbs and spices unit - Tones North American - following 'expressions of...
A cool ready meal solution
A dual ovenable tray designed for the frozen and chilled ready meals market, has been launched in the UK by Danish packaging firm Hartmann . The unique selling point of the...
Cargill looking for entry to European glucosamine market
US agri-food giant Cargill is seeking regulatory approval to market its fungus-derived glucosamine product for the European supplement market.
Weighing up food allergen ingredients
Countdown to new rules for the labelling of allergen ingredients begins with national governments and stakeholders in Europe getting to grips with the small print before enforcement next year. The...
Freight costs to cut US wheat exports by half
The US could see its share of the wheat market in Indonesia, southeast Asia's biggest buyer, cut by half this year as a result of surging freight tariffs. Rocketing prices...
04-Mar-2004
Japan's poultry crisis could be pork industry's gain
Japan's poultry industry is the latest sector to feel the effect of avian influenza. Reported outbreaks of the virus in the health-conscious country have eroded people's appetite for chicken and...
Egg safety technology full of potential
Leda Technologies, which has developed a patented pasteurisation system that it claims is capable of eliminating Salmonella and high levels of avian flu in shell eggs, is looking to roll...
Danone and Yakult to close ranks in probiotics
Japanese probiotics pioneer Yakult and French yoghurts and biscuits maker Danone said today they will set up a new alliance to push growth of their functional foods businesses and cement...
Ready meal packaging breakthrough
A new thermoplastic alloy, designed for use in large retort packaging sterilisation trays, could help improve the productivity for food processors, according to manufacturer GE Advanced Materials. Noryl PPX 615...
Fischler muses on sugar reform
With the Commission proposal for changes to the EU sugar regime but a few months away, Commissioner Franz Fischler explains why sugar reform is 'unavoidable.'
Leclerc reaps the benefits of low-price policy
E.Leclerc claims that its low-price policy kept its hypermarket sales buoyant in 2003 as French consumers tightened their belts and switched to discount stores. But what is really needed to...
Packaging deserves a better reputation
A major packaging industry body in the UK has called for the establishment of a Packaging Standards Council to deal with public concerns over waste. In an interview with FoodProductionDaily.com,...
Ahold completes Asian withdrawal
Just days after completing the sale of part of its Brazilian unit, Dutch retail group Ahold has announced the sale of its last remaining Asian business, Thailand-based CRC Ahold. The...
03-Mar-2004
Chocks away!
This week the new product releases in the region focus on the confectionery sector, with a series of launches in Poland, Czech Republic and Hungary which reflect the growing popularity...
Coating process could revolutionise food packaging
A nano-composite coating process to improve food packaging has been developed. This innovation, which is designed to interact with food to reduce oxygen levels or add flavourings and preservatives, could...
Flooring foodborne disease
A new range of polyurethane resin-based floor systems that combines an antimicrobial layer has been launched. Manufacturer John Lord claims that this new innovation can help food manufacturers fight against...
Quest sells ingredients to focus on core business
UK chemical stalwart Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI) will spin off the food ingredients arm of its struggling flavour and fragrance business Quest to Irish ingredients group Kerry, giving the flavours...
Streamlined Glanbia ready for new health strategy
Irish dairy company Glanbia has taken a significant hit to profits and turnover to restructure its operations around a more focused ingredients and nutritional foods business.
Bleary-eyed or pure benefits from alcohol shots
Moderate consumption of alcohol may improve health and longevity through the prevention of diseases such as cancer and heart disease, but a recent study shows that some forms of alcohol...
Beef producers blast government support proposals
Although beef farmers in England are keen to bring their farms into line with new environmental regulations, some are fearful that this requirement could jeopardise their economic future, according to...
Food production couples up with RFID
US-based Colder Products Company (CPC), a manufacturer of fluid couplings used in various food processing applications, is to use RFID tagging across a range of its products. The company believes...
Ireland reports decline in Salmonella cases
There has been a decrease in the occurrence of some foodborne diseases in Ireland, according to the FSAI. In particular there has been a marked decline in the occurrence of...
Health offers avenue for growth in all dairy markets
Milk and cheese remain staples of diet in most parts of the world, but yoghurt continues to be the main engine for growth in the global market, not least because...
02-Mar-2004
Grain exports remain buoyant
Fears that declining poultry production in Asia could decimate the grain export market remain unfounded, according to International Grains Council assistant executive director Richard Woodhams. He also told FoodProductionDaily.com that...
Fish farmers bite back
Industry group Scottish Quality Salmon has slammed research recently published in Science magazine. The body claims that the article on fish farming is misleading, and says that steps to minimise...
Co-op seeks even fairer trade
The next two weeks have been designated Fairtrade Fortnight in the UK, and retailers across the country will be promoting their ranges of ethical products in a bid to increase...
Diseases hit global meat exports
Approximately one-third of global meat exports, or 6 million metric tonnes, are presently being affected by animal disease outbreaks, the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) said today. With the...
Rocketing steel prices sting packagers
The European steel market seems to have gone crazy, according to MEPS, a UK supplier of steel market information. The company says that in 25 years of analysing steel prices,...
Using tomato waste in food production
Recent EU research suggests that tomato waste is full of untapped, nutritious goodness, and could be used in further food production rather than just thrown away. Every year, around 4...
Competition breeds sales for fast food industry?
Location, location, location : the three most important factors when opening up a fast food business. And one to learn from competitors. With the fast food industry a major client...
Organic milk, alternative to fish for omega-3s?
Organic milk may indeed be healthier than regular milk thanks to differences in the feed given to organic herds, report researchers in Wales.
Ingredients company talks directly to the consumer. Is this the future?
Raising consumer awareness of functional foods generally falls into the hands of food manufacturers. But recently formed soy ingredients firm The Solae Company announced this week that it will invest...
01-Mar-2004
GM ruling hits exporters
Exporters of genetically modified (GM) food suffered a setback this week when an international conference on biotech safety agreed to impose stricter labelling requirements on such products. The US, which...
Sliding scale for organics?
Leaked minutes from the UK government show that it is planning to enforce different levels of GM contamination for different organic food if GM crops are grown commercially in the...
Sudan red alert
A screening method to identify a series of banned food dyes has been developed in the UK. The move comes in response to the European Commission's attempts to prevent the...
Job losses at Tyson
The decision by meat processing giant Tyson to consolidate two poultry manufacturing operations in Mississippi represents yet more upheaval for America's meat processing industry. The firm's decision, which follows a...
Price rises for synthetic vanilla
Proof that soaring price rises are not only branded in the hard pushed natural vanilla market with the news this week that Norwegian ingredients company Borregaard Synthesis has hiked up...
EU recycling regime challenged
A bitter row has broken out in the UK over new EU regulations regarding the recycling of packaging. Local authorities believe that industry should pay for the necessary upgrade of...
Tesco well ahead of the online retailing pack
Tesco, Britain's leading food retail group, has made no secret of its global ambitions, with fast growing businesses in eastern Europe and Asia complementing its number one status in its...
Carbonates losing their fizz?
Bottled water, new age beverages and energy drinks are driving growth in the global soft drinks market, but carbonates are losing their appeal, according to a new report from market...
Coke bottling relations investigated
US federal investigators are investigating Coca-Cola's dealings with Japanese company Takasago International in connection with allegations of channel stuffing. It is alleged that the beverage giant overstated financial results for...
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