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29-Apr-2005
Budvar beats A-B in latest Budweiser battle
Small-time Czech brewer Budejovicky Budvar has beaten US beer giant Anheuser Busch for the right to sell its beer under the Budweiser brand in Cambodia, after winning an appeal in...
Russia re-vamping its meat sector
Russian meat firm Mikoyan has been named as the most popular meat producer on the Russian market. Angela Drujinina talks to Russian firm Mikoyan about the challenges and opportunities in...
Spanish retail achieves fresh fruit RFID traceability
Spanish supermarket chain Mercadona has installed RFID tags within the dry, fresh and frozen goods areas of its new logistics centre near Madrid.
Study urges food industry to multiply peanut testing
With the US food allergy bill deadline approaching, a new study has found that food industry peanut testing kits are around 95 per cent accurate when used together.
Over-consumption is bleeding the earth dry
A new report argues that over-consumption is profoundly affecting the global supply of water, threatening food production in the future, writes Anthony Fletcher.
US cattle group attacks Canada BSE testing rate
The number of Canadian cattle being tested for BSE per month has substantially decreased, claims a US cattle group demanding restrictions on beef imports from Canada, writes Anthony Fletcher.
Month shelf-life for fruit with vitamin - mineral coating
A mineral and vitamin mixture that cuts the browning and extends the shelf-life of sliced apples could encourage consumers to eat more fruit, say researchers, Lindsey Partos reports.
28-Apr-2005
Industry consolidation promises stable steel prices
Concentration within the steel industry could result in greater price stability and lower costs for packagers, though this needs to be put in context, writes Anthony Fletcher.
Bacteria holds key to dairy hygiene analysis
A study into microorganisms in raw milk has found that bacteria can be useful as routine indicators of on-farm hygiene practices.
Aseptic packaging vital in soy market expansion
Tetra Pak claims that its aseptic technology has been a major factor in the ongoing growth of the global soy market.
Amcor shares plummet after slower growth forecast
Shares in packaging group Amcor have fallen to a ten-month low following rising raw material costs, though the Australia-based company expects an improvement in the second half of 2005.
27-Apr-2005
Tesco ditches FSA backed traffic light labelling
Leading British supermarket Tesco has decided to ditch the UK government-backed traffic light food labelling scheme, opting instead for its own numbers based system.
Meat quality study could help maintain premium prices
A Spanish scientist has discovered two variables that should be included in meat classification in order to produce a more exact economic evaluation in line with consumer demand, writes Anthony...
Stora Enso develops non-foil airtight cup
Stora Enso unveiled a new food-packaging solution - an airtight cup made from non-foil paperboard - at Interpack 2005, which finishes today.
Bradman Lake unveils new automated cartoning range
Bradman Lake is just finishing its largest-ever presentation of fully automated, integrated, high-speed flow wrapping cartoning and shrink wrapping equipment at Interpack 2005.
Survey finds branded meat products pumped full of water
Consumers are likely to react badly to a new UK survey of processed meats, which found that trusted companies such as Bernard Matthews, Mattessons and Ye Olde Oak sell meat...
26-Apr-2005
Sidel claims 20% blow moulding cost reduction
After three years of R&D, Sidel is using Interpack 2005 to demonstrate how it can help manufacturers improve their cost effectiveness, writes Anthony Fletcher.
NatureWorks ready to challenge cost-effectiveness of PET
NatureWorks PLA, a biodegradable natural polymer derived from plant sugars, could be the first cost-effective biodegradable alternative to challenge the market dominance of PET, writes Anthony Fletcher.
Lock claims detectors offer 30% higher sensitivity
Inspection equipment manufacturer Lock is using Interpack to showcase its new MET 30+ range of metal detectors, which it claims offers up to 30 per cent higher sensitivity than standard detectors.
Confectionery price hike keeps Nestlé sales on track
Nestlé, the world's biggest food and drink manufacturer, has announced a modest increase in Q1 profits after successfully offsetting rising raw material costs with price increases across the UK and...
Azdel weighs benefits of Cage System moulding
Azdel is currently evaluating the potential advantages of the Cage System, an innovative, high-speed and cost-effective composite moulding technology for use with its own composite materials.
25-Apr-2005
Ishida unveils high speed multihead weighers at Interpack
Ishida Europe has launched a range of multihead weighers that it claims are the fastest and most accurate models ever produced.
Steel packaging sector must win over consumers, says Congress
The steel packaging industry must promote its strengths better if it is to survive difficult market conditions, reports Anthony Fletcher from the 2005 International Steel Packaging Congress in Dusseldorf.
Superfos launches cost-saving lidding concept
Superfos is at Interpack 2005 to demonstrate why it believes its new SuperSeal concept can save packagers money on the processing line and consumers time in the kitchen.
Illegal colour, not sudan, detected in UK food chain
UK's food watchdog issues new warning after illegal colour in food chain, chemically similar to Sudan 1, detected in Mexican food kits supplied by General Mills.
US investigates cheddar price rigging allegations
The US' Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is to investigate allegations of cheddar cheese price rigging, said to have occurred at one of the country's most influential commodity trading centres,...
FoodNavigator.com scoops industry award
BeverageDaily.com's sister site FoodNavigator.com has won website of the year in the 2005 Business Food and Drink Journalism awards.
22-Apr-2005
Kampomos launches new fresh meat range
Russian firm Kampomos plans to bring brand new ranges of premium, fresh meat products to the Russian market using globally recognised processing and packaging equipment techniques, Angela Drujinina reports.
Loma unveils latest innovations at Interpack
Loma Systems says it has taken its biggest ever stand at Interpack 2005, currently running in Dusseldorf, Germany, to showcase its portfolio of end-of-line inspection equipment, including IQ 2 metal...
New innovations expected to drive barrier resins market
Demand for barrier resins continues to boom, with the latest market report estimating that the US market will continue to grow in excess of 8 per cent up to 2009....
EFSA delivers opinion on harmful foodborne bacteria
EFSA scientific experts tackle the presence of harmful foodborne bacteria Clostridium perfringens and C. botulinum, compiling an opinion on the risk these spore-forming bacteria pose.
Research suggests cancer link to plastic packaging
Compounds found in plastic products used to wrap or contain food and beverages have aroused concerns as possible cancer-causing agents because they can sometimes leach out of the plastic and...
21-Apr-2005
French wine makers riot over industry problems
Angry French wine makers clashed with riot police in Narbonne yesterday, turning the city centre into a smoking battle zone in protest at a lack of government support for their...
RFID market set to reach €20 billion by 2015
The global market for RFID is set to reach €20 billion by 2015 as the implementation of new laws and demand shape the an industry that will make a significant...
EU delegation to investigate Vietnamese seafood
A team of EU inspectors has arrived in Vietnam to investigate the country's seafood sanitary conditions, after excessively high levels of antibiotics were discovered in a batch of seafood exports,...
EU cracks down on illegal GM grain
Forcing the traceability card, the European Union has voted to block imports of certain US grain unless they prove to be free of the genetically modified maize Bt10.
Ohmic heating could up juice quality
Israeli scientists say that ohmic heating of orange juice has proved to be a good way of improving the flavour quality of orange juice while extending sensory shelf life. The...
20-Apr-2005
Japan investigates additional mad cow cases
Japanese food safety authorities have ordered further testing, after two cows were diagnosed with Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) during preliminary screening, Tom Armitage reports.
Cargill drives deeper into European chocolate market
Pressure on European chocolate suppliers mounts as US agri-giant extends its influence in Europe, announcing a deal to buy industrial chocolate facility Schierstedter Schokoladefabrik from existing customer, Ludwig Schokolade.
Sidel promises to achieve 20% more efficient packaging
Sidel is set to unveil its latest generation of technical solutions to boost PET packaging line performance at this week's Interpack show.
Scientists raise spectre of cancer-causing packaging
Compounds found in plastic food packaging could be possible cancer-causing agents, according to a worrying new study from the US.
Researchers investigate future uses for nanotech polymers
A Spain-based research institution is directing a working subgroup to develop new thermoplastic polymers, which could eventually benefit the food industry, writes Anthony Fletcher.
Coke reports profit drop amid shareholder unrest
Coca-Cola reported an 11 per cent drop in first-quarter profit, and experienced growing shareholder unrest at its annual meeting yesterday.
19-Apr-2005
Sherwood launches edible laser marking for food
Sherwood Technology has launched of DataLase Edible, a revolutionary solution for laser marking edible products such as fresh produce and hard-shelled confectionery.
Manhattan releases enhanced RFID solution
Supply chain solutions provider Manhattan Associates has released an enhanced version of its EPC Manager solution designed to enable customers to boost accuracy, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and experience...
Dairy sector sees profit in gene-transfer technology
Gene-transfer technology used to produce dairy cows capable of resisting a widespread bacterial infection could help dairy producers increase yields.
18-Apr-2005
Malting plant aims for optimum quality control and cost-savings
The world's largest barley storage and malting plant combination has installed innovative technology in order to realise cost savings and real-time quality control.
Stricken French vintners plan more protests
French wine makers, set for another round of protests, today met with the country's agriculture minister in their campaign to get more state aid to protect their industry from falling...
Smithfield Polish plant shut over safety scare
US meat processing giant Smithfield Foods has shut one of its Polish meatpacking plants after local media showed employees scraping mould off sausages and sending them back to retailers.
Inter Link achieves plant traceabililty in Poland
Inter Link Foods has installed a multi-station Vantage recipe formulation and traceability system at its newly acquired facility in Poland in order to satisfy the stringent requirements of the Tesco...
Dutch expand nanotech expertise
An extensive nanotechnology network has been established in the Netherlands, a move that could expand the number of possible food applications that the science could offer.
15-Apr-2005
USDA urges processors to follow food security plans
The US has released model food security plans and training that meat, poultry and egg processing plants can utilise to strengthen security measures and prevent potential acts of intentional contamination,...
Oxoid promises quick and cost-effective food analysis
Culture media supplier Oxoid has expanded the use of innovative chromogenic substrates within its chromogenic media range to provide quick and cost-effective food analysis.
Scientists uncover secret behind unpoppable popcorn
Scientists have identified a key crystalline structure in popcorn that determines 'popability' a discovery that could help manufacturers maximise productivity and increase consumer satisfaction.
Risk of foodborne illness falls as food safety makes inroads
Food makers will be encouraged by a new report that reveals food safety actions along the supply chain appear to be paying off, with new figures from the US government...
European food industry: the facts and figures
Knocked by an economic slowdown and the strength of the Euro against the US dollar, growth in turnover for the European food and drink industry rose by a 1.9 per...
14-Apr-2005
New UHF tags promise safer food supply chain
Advanced ID's new ultra high frequency (UHF) technology has been analysed by Kansas State University's new Animal Identification Knowledge Laboratory in order to assess its application in the livestock industry.
EU split scuppers new wine tax
The EU's main wine-producing countries, led by France and Italy, this week torpedoed discussions to raise the minimum excise duty on all alcoholic drinks, fearing a domestic backlash from vintners,...
PA claims laser sealing could reduce cost and wastage
Packaging Automation has helped to develop a revolutionary new laser sealing and inspection system for food packaging, which could bring important benefits to both food manufacturers and consumers.
Food industry fears coming of traffic light labelling
Could concern over obesity lead to significant changes in the regulations governing food labelling and see the implementation of a traffic light system, asks Anthony Fletcher.
FAO debates pros and cons of global livestock market
Globalised livestock markets offer processors and suppliers increased income and direct cost savings, but they are also posing the threat of market exclusion, according to the FAO.
13-Apr-2005
Sommetrade launches new can seaming machine
Sommetrade has developed Rocio, a new automatic seaming machine to help food manufacturers requiring highly reliable seams for large can sizes.
Tanis takes trans-fat-free aeration unit to Interpack
Tanis Food Tec, an aeration equipment supplier for the bakery, confectionery and dairy industries, claims its Temp Twin Barrel system can crystallise trans fatty acid substitutes significantly faster than its...
AIM releases statement on RFID privacy issues
AIM Global has developed a draft policy statement on privacy issues relating to the implementation of RFID technology, writes Anthony Fletcher.
Raw material costs hit PBG quarterly profits
Rising raw material price rises have contributed to a significant dip in first quarter profits for the Pepsi Bottling Group.
Liberal Democrats promise to help suppliers and tighten labelling rules
With the UK general election less than a month away and food as hot a topic as it ever has been, Anthony Fletcher spoke to Liberal Democrat shadow agriculture secretary...
Eire and Northern Ireland link up to tackle food pathogens
With €173.5 million in lost earnings due to acute gastroenteritis, a new report from the Irish food agency highlights the need for a food safety system to cover the whole...
12-Apr-2005
Ticona launches next-generation COC for multilayer films
Ticona has enhanced its Topas COC (cyclic olefin copolymer) to give blown film producers greater processing flexibility and the ability to make highly transparent films that are practically free of...
SINTEF develops cost effective recycling system
Norwegian group SINTEF, in co-operation with recycling firm Tomra, has developed a patented technology that makes it possible to sort different types of plastic and different colours of glass and...
Tetra Pak heads race in redefining wine packaging
Tetra Pak has launched wine packaged in the firm's Tetra Brik aseptic package, a move that could redefine how vintners and retailers position and merchandise wine.
Pressure to dump junk food ads forces marketing rethink
Pressure to ban junk food adverts on TV in the UK reflects growing concern over the issue of obesity and is forcing food manufacturers to reassess their marketing strategies, writes...
Young food industry manager sought as journalist
Novis seeks a bright, driven enthusiast with several years' post-graduate experience in food manufacturing as a staff journalist to be based in southern France. The primary mission will be to...
11-Apr-2005
Healthier chocolate production could revitalise sector
Barry Callebaut has developed a new process designed to preserve the valuable polyphenols in cocoa beans during chocolate production, writes Anthony Fletcher.
Animal by-products used as food production fuel
A poultry production plant believes it will be able to generate all the electricity it needs from animal by-products to run its business and also provide a 2MW surplus to...
Canning best means of fighting foodborne bacteria, says EFSA
The EFSA has found that only heat treatments used for canning of low acid foods can ensure the complete destruction of the bacteria Bacillus cereus, which was found to be...
Tesco, Asda price cuts pressure producers
A fresh round of price cuts from the two biggest UK food retailers increases the pressure on suppliers' margins and intensifies competition between own-label and branded producers, forcing them to...
UK firms fail to meet packaging recycling targets
Latest Defra figures suggest that some packaging firms may have failed to comply with the UK Packaging Waste Regulations in 2004, according to compliance expert Valpak.
08-Apr-2005
Russia's United Confectioners in talks with EU group
Russia's United Confectioners, which has just won 20 awards for quality production, has begun networking for a move into new international markets as a complex standardisation programme across its product...
Microwave packaging browns bakery
Graphic Packaging has developed a new line of functional microwaveable packaging in answer to increasing demands for more choice and greater cooking flexibility from consumers, writes Simon Pitman.
Prices for cereal-sourced ingredients to rise on eroding stocks and use
Prices for cereals still vulnerable to upside risk in 2005/06 as world crop predictions suggest supplies could fail to meet demand, resulting in a drawdown of already vulnerable global stocks,...
UK milk suppliers set to profit from Wiseman ruling
First Milk, one of the UK's largest farmer-owned dairy co-operatives, has been given permission from the Office of Fair Trading to buy a stake in Robert Wiseman Dairies - another...
Unifill to unveil new technologies at Interpack
Italian company Unifill, a manufacturer of vertical thermoform, fill andseal machines for monodose plastic packs for the food, pharmaceutical,cosmetics and personal care industries, will be displaying upgraded and new models...
07-Apr-2005
France: risk analysis on trans fats recommends labels and upper limits for foods
French food watchdog recommends slashing trans fat levels in a wide range of bakery products, including biscuits and cakes, following findings from a new report released this week, reports Lindsey...
Higher metal prices help boost Alcoa Q1
Alcoa has announced a significant jump in sales and profit for it first quarter on the back of strong steel prices, a sign that packaging costs will continue to impact...
Irish food agency ups salt slashing focus
Irish Consumers are still eating twice as much salt as they should be and bread is one of the biggest culprits, according to a new scientific report that recommends a...
FDA approves technology to control seafood bacteria
Tasker Capital, a distributor and marketer of a technology designed to inhibit pathogenic bacteria, says it has received a letter from the US Department of Health and Human Services of...
British poultry plant shifts to sustainable energy
A poultry plant in Norfolk, England, has installed a combination of pyrolysis and gasification technologies to process waste materials, the first time this combination of technologies has been used to...
06-Apr-2005
Freight transport plan to link Eastern Europe
An ambitious transport project set to provide a high-speed goods link across Eastern Europe later this year will form the backbone of the EU's transport integration plan, making the region...
Riken introduces high safety plasticizers
Japanese company Riken Vitamin has introduced a new range of high safety Plasticizers, which it says is in response to international concerns over claims that the material is a recognised...
Automated cheese batching achieves costs reduction
Scanvaegt claims that a major Dutch dairy has been able to reduce the average giveaway on its foiled cheese batching operations to as little as 1g per 10 kg batch...
Report suggests flexibility of plastics outweighs costs
An analysis of the plastics industry suggests that the versatility and flexibility of the material is still of great benefit to packaging firms despite high raw material costs.
UK team develops concept of sensory-perceptive RFID tags
Scientists in the UK are pushing forward the concept of Super RFID tags capable of sensory perception in harsh and difficult-to-access environments.
Research pushes possibility of intelligent packaging
Konarka and Evident have formed a nanotech alliance to develop novel materials that could in the future power 'intelligent' forms of packaging.
05-Apr-2005
Russian Sostra embraces hot bottling to raise quality
Russian natural sauce producer Sostra believes a high quality production technique called 'hot bottling' has led directly to the success of its expanded premium product range, yet high pricing may...
Costs rise for food makers as paper trail on sudan 1 extends to turmeric and palm oil
Costs will rise for food makers using spice and oil users as officials in Brussels vote to extend test controls for the illegal red dye sudan 1, writes Lindsey Partos.
Packaged food makers targeted in fight against obesity
A study into the importance of visual cues in the control of food intake could have implications for food manufacturers, write Anthony Fletcher and Lindsey Partos.
Foodborne infection by E.coli linked to lethal toxin from virus invasion
Improving the food industry's understanding of the potentially deadly food pathogen E coli, scientists in the UK identify the key event that originally transformed a harmless bacteria into a transporter...
Gene-transfer technology could increase dairy yield
Gene-transfer technology used to produce dairy cows capable of resisting a widespread bacterial infection could help dairy producers increase yields.
Tetra Pak concept targets dairy product brand appeal
Tetra Pak has developed a flexible new packaging concept to help liquid dairy producers achieve cost-effective processing and better brand recognition.
Logility software promises better supply chain visibility
Supply chain optimisation supplier Logility has launched Logility Voyager Solutions 7.5, designed to help distribution-intensive companies use the Internet to gain visibility of key metrics; manage dynamic global supply chain...
04-Apr-2005
GEA unveils third generation filtration technology
New technology that allows for simpler, more efficient and more economical separations for dairy, food and beverage applications has been developed.
Report claims $3 trillion locked up in supply chains
AMR Research has advised companies on how best to reduce $3 trillion of inventory locked in US and European supply chains.
New DNA sensors offer quick cost-effective food detection
New miniature sensors for analysing DNA have been developed, opening the possibility of accurately and quickly identifying bacterial strains in foodborne illnesses and saving manufacturers millions in product recalls and...
EU extends need for sudan-free certificates
Scientific experts at the European Commission have endorsed emergency measures to ensure that tumeric and palm oil imports are checked for illegal dye sudan 1.
Siegwerk adds Sherwood's Datalase to printing range
Sherwood Technology is working with Siegwerk Group in order to market a new range of inks produced using the coding, marking and printing solution DataLase.
01-Apr-2005
Retailers and suppliers still face RFID frustrations
As suppliers in race to meet RFID deadlines, a new market report reveals that many retailers are still finding problems and frustrations when trying to implement the technology at a...
Key develops laser detector for food applications
Key has developed new laser-sensing technology designed to detect and remove defects and foreign material in food production.
Effective means of verifying free-range eggs developed
Scientists in the UK have developed a method of determining whether eggs labelled as free-range or barn have in fact been laid under battery conditions, suggesting eggs could be tested...
'Bag in box' solution offers customers maximum yield
An innovative 'bag in box' solution has been developed for a Danish sauce manufacturer to ensure that customers enjoy maximum yield with the minimum amount of wastage.
Labeling and children key if food industry to avoid legislation
Following the lawsuit against companies making "low sugar" breakfast cereals, one lawyer believes those behind the anti-tobacco lawsuits are now conditioning the public to accept obesity claims against the food...
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