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30-Jun-2003
EU introduces tighter meat labelling
New stricter EC rules on labelling meat-based products are to be introduced from 1 July 2003. The Commission believes that this will give consumers better...
Irish survey shows low dioxin contamination in foods
A review by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) into dioxin contamination in the Irish food chain concludes that levels in home produced foods...
Owens-Illinois to develop new PET technology
Owens-Illinois Plastics Group has launched a joint project with Husky Injection Molding Systems in Ontario, Canada, to develop higher cavitation multi-layer PET injection systems. The...
Alcoa seals the lid
Alcoa Closure Systems International (CSI), one of the world's largest closure systems suppliers to the beverage industry, has introduced two new closures designed to improve...
Basil wrapping extends shelf life
A recently published report in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry highlights how the herb basil, when incorporated into plastic wrapping can enhance food...
27-Jun-2003
Food culture
Fighting pathogenic flora, guarding organoleptic properties of meat, and reducing out-of specs batches remain a challenge for food manufacturers. Rhodia Food claims to have come...
Elopak moves production to Finland
Elopak has decided to concentrate the carton production of its two wholly owned Nordic manufacturing plants in Lahti, Finland and will close its other operation...
Agroferm ups Lysine production
Agroferm is planning the construction of a new production plant at its Esbjerg site in Denmark - a move which will make the company the...
Agilent ups Nitrofuran testing
Agilent Technologies has launched a new method for testing Nitrofuran Metabolites in food animal products, said to be the fastest and most effective of its...
Wind-free beans
Scientists in Venezuela have proved that the natural fermentation of beans before they are processed reduces the potentially embarrassing side-effects of flatulence - solving an...
26-Jun-2003
Glanbia to expand facilities
Glanbia Meats Ireland has announced that it is to spend €27 million expanding its two production facilities in Edenderry, county Offaly and Roscrea, county Tipperary....
Corenso strengthens position in Spain
Finland's Corenso United and Spain's Mandriladora Alpesa have agreed to intensify co-operation within their respective packaging operation the two companies have announced. Corenso is increasing...
Oxoid brewery hygiene awards
The Oxoid Awards for Beer Quality and Brewery Hygiene have recognised a number of innovative moves in the field, with the first prize given to...
Biotechnology has 'growth potential' in Europe
A new study has revealed that Biotechnology could help control diseases and pests that take a bite out of European-grown crops, resulting in more food...
Pliant patents slider bags
Pliant Corporation, one of North America's leading producers of value-added plastic films and flexible packaging products, has filed patent applications for its top wicketed slider...
25-Jun-2003
Snacks and dairy to drive future of packaging
A recently published report from Research and Markets suggests that the overall share of consumer spending is falling for food and drink manufacturers and retailers...
FDF launches foodservice website
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF), which represents the UK food and drink manufacturing industry, has launched its new Out of Home Group website -...
Caution urged over OTMS
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) is one of many industry bodies to have urged the Food Standards Agency (FSA) to exercise caution over the cessation of...
Sidel and Pressco form strategic alliance
Sidel and Pressco Technology have signed a strategic alliance agreement for the distribution and sale of Pressco's Intellispec PET container vision inspection systems. Sidel will...
Milk screening test launched
DuPont Qualicon has a new addition to its BAX system line of diagnostic tests - the BAX system PCR assay for detecting Enterobacter sakazakii in...
24-Jun-2003
Enhanced packaging makes Norwegian ready meals food service profitable
The France-based division of Cryovac has supplied a ready meals packaging solution that is said to have enhanced increased shelf-life, improved logistics and reduced costs...
Speedy acrylamide analysis
With growing awareness of the problem of acrylamide in processed foods, German company Retsch is coming to the fore with its two testing systems, one...
Is the EU set to reduce water in chickens?
The UK Food Standards Agency has made recommendations to the European Commission pushing for new measures to prevent very high levels of unnecessary water being...
Tracking allergens - the fast way
Phylogene, a research and development company located in the south of France, has announced the development of a range of tests to facilitate the tracking...
Cumbrian Seafoods upgrades
Major investments have been made by UK-based Cumbrian Seafoods in recent months, enlisting Herbert Industrial to deliver innovative packaging and labelling concepts for its major...
23-Jun-2003
Rexam bottles up
Rexam Glass has teamed up with Ty Nant Spring Water to produce the packaging for the Welsh company's new clear glass bottle. The new brand...
Food Safe expands sanitisation activities
Food Safe, a subsidiary of US Aquentium, has said that it is expanding its food safe process to include sanitisation for the meat, poultry, and...
European cereal production predicted to drop
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations has released estimates of global cereal production this year. Figures suggest that overall production will...
Further evidence of acrylamide damage
New research into the controversial substance acrylamide, cited as a possible cancer-causing agent found in some fried and baked foods, suggests that it can damage...
Cheaper sleeve labelling alternative
Co-operation between packaging industry players Advanced Labelling Systems and Field-First Label Access, part of the Field Group, has resulted in the development of an innovative...
20-Jun-2003
Oxygen-sensitive PET
Graham Packaging has begun supplying single-serve PET Monosorb barrier bottles for fruit juices and other oxygen-sensitive drinks. The company says that its latest advancement for...
WHO adds pressure for healthier foods
Talks on solutions to combat the growing global incidence of chronic disease continued this week when officials from the World Health Organisation (WHO) met in...
Enercon unveils cap sealing technology
Enercon is about to preview some of its latest packaging technologies at the NPE show, to be held in Chicago, US next week. The company...
Pack Expo conferences
PMMI, sponsors of Pack Expo 2003, have confirmed that the event be hosting the advice and counsel of nine packaging professionals who are volunteering to...
Rotatek to showcase latest labelling technologies
Spanish narrow web printing equipment manufacturer Rotatek will present its latest label and flexible packaging printing solutions at the Labelexpo Europe 2003, to be held...
19-Jun-2003
Rapid Listeria testing
Oxoid has extended its O.B.I.S. (Oxoid Biochemical Identification Systems) range of rapid colourimetric tests with the launch of O.B.I.S. mono - a biochemical test that......
Reiser makes cheese show debut
Milton Keynes-based Reiser, a leader in processing and packaging equipment for the food sector, is debuting at the Nantwich Cheese Show as part of its...
EFSA embraces open culture
The Management Board of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) met yesterday for the first time after the set up of the Scientific Committee and...
Spice alert
Emergency measures have been undertaken in the EU to stop the import into the EU of hot chilli products containing the known carcinogen 'Sudan red...
Dow launches new polyethylene resin
The Polyolefins and Elastomers (PO&E) Business Group of The Dow Chemical Company (Dow) has announced the commercial launch of Dowlex, a polyethylene resin aimed at...
18-Jun-2003
Packaging Automation readies for launch
Packaging Automation is set to unveil a new filling and sealing machine at this year's PPMA exhibition to be held in Birmingham, UK, September 23...
Dosing right
Mettler Toledo, suppliers of safety and compliance systems for food and beverage processing, has supplied Italian pasta and bakery producer Barilla with a dosing, sanitising...
Food safety results on the web
The world wide web is now home to the results of 20 years of experiments into the behaviour of bacteria in foods with the launch...
Tea partnership
Twinings has just carried out a multi-million euro investment at its tea processing and packaging facilities in Andover, UK, which has included carton and erecting...
Flowcell sizing
JM Canty, a supplier of process technologies, has just announced the launch of its Flowcell system which analyses liquids, slurries for food and beverage applications...
17-Jun-2003
Invensys wins cheese contract
Arla Falkenberg, the Swedish cheese producer, has awarded Invensys APV a contract valued at €4.5 million to design and install a new cheese production line....
Amcor goes fruity
Amcor has provided the German division of Procter and Gamble with a new larger size PET bottle for its range of Punica fruit juice drinks....
Mould test developed
Foss has developed a new system that allows for the rapid testing of mould and yeast in baked products. The new combined test for mould...
FSA declares war on Campylobacter
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) today publishes for consultation its strategy to tackle the problem of Campylobacter in UK-produced chicken. The organism is said to...
Sealed edge belting technology
The UK division of Chiorino, the Italian-based international conveyor belt manufacturer, has launched its new sealed edge conveyor belt, the C.L. Edge. The new belt...
16-Jun-2003
ProPak Asia 2003 'exceeds expectations'
Following the outbreak of sars in Asia, the organisers of ProPak Asia have announced a surprise jump in visitor numbers compared to last year's show...
ICSU releases GMO synthesis report
The International Council for Science (ICSU) has released a new report which assesses the risks and benefits of applying new genetic discoveries to food production....
Wax printing
Weber Marking Systems has launched the Waxmark wax coder system, aimed at the in-line, automatic coding of difficult-to-mark, non-porous surfaces. The Waxmark prints one to...
Linpac readies for sale
Linpac, the British packaging group specialising in the food sector, looks likely to be sold to a private equity group at a reported market value...
DNA test for food allergens launched
Genetic ID , a global company involved in testing foods for genetically modified organisms, has developed a series of tests to detect allergens in food products....
13-Jun-2003
Industry urged to make further salt reductions
Ready meals have rapidly become a part of everyday life in the UK, but a recent survey by the country's Food Standards Agency regarding the...
Spice of packaging
Ilapak has supplied McCormick Foods, manufacturer of the brand-leading Schwartz range of herbs, spices and seasonings, with a Vegatronic 2000 vertical, form, fill and seal...
Health on-the-go
RPC Verpackungen Kutenholz has developed a bottle packaging concept for a new breakfast drink from Dutch dairy products manufacturer Campina. According to Campina , NutriStart is...
Nashua launches recipe labels
Nashua Corporation has introduced new recipe labels for retailers and case-ready meat and poultry processors. The product, which the company claims offers a more customer-friendly...
Pechiney Capsules buys up Chilean overcapper
Pechiney has announced that Pechiney Capsules, its subsidiary specialising in closures and overcapping for wine, champagne, liquors and spirits, has acquired the Chilean company Enocap....
12-Jun-2003
Tennent's gets bottled
One of Scotland's leading lager brands, Tennent's Lager , has undergone a radical makeover with a new bottle manufactured by Rockware Glass and new graphics for...
Air Products 'freshens' up
Air Products has announced a global re-branding strategy which aims to make it easier to recognise its range of products and services for safety and...
Tokyo launch for eMerge meat bacteria detector
eMerge Interactive, a technology company that provides food-safety services to the beef production industry, unveiled its VerifEYE Solo Handheld Meat-Inspection Device at yesterday's Tokyo's 2003...
Form, fill 'n' seal
Rovema, a global leader in packaging systems, has unveiled its Vertical Intermittent Pouch Machine (VVI-200), a new vertical form, fill, seal machine designed for applications...
Ishida helps bake the cake
The installation of Ishida multihead weighers at Vaasan & Vaasan Oy, one of Finland's leading bakers, is said to have doubled production capacity and reduced...
11-Jun-2003
Visionary packaging: the year 2020
A showcase of creative thinking applied to packaging in the retail environment for the year 2020 will form part of the Total Innovation Design Centre...
Ulma set to launch horizontal packager
A high speed horizontal packaging machine is about to be launched in Europe by Ulma Packaging. The Atlanta Hi-Tech is the latest addition to the...
Dow Corning launches improved gear oils
Dow Corning has launched a line of synthetic gear oils that is said to extend drain intervals by three times over conventional mineral oils while...
Pork industry globalises
This month's World Pork Congress will provide a clear example of how globalised the industry has become. Keynote speakers at the event include Raoul Baxter,...
BfR laboratories gets certification
In Germany the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) has received the all-important certificate of accreditation for food quality research. The award was made in...
10-Jun-2003
Integration key to progress for packaging and processing sectors
According to a survey by Pira International, the integration of packaging and processing disciplines hold the key to the tactical and strategic development of end...
UK clamp down on processed meats
The Food Standards Agency is to investigate exactly what goes into salamis and similar meat products being sold in the UK, to see whether they...
Call for US food companies to cut acrylamide risk
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) should require food manufacturers to limit the amount of the potential carcinogen acrylamide in their products, said the...
Pechiney to acquire Novacel
The France-based Pechiney Group has announced that its subsidiary, Pechiney Plastic Packaging (PPPI), has entered into an agreement to acquire Novacel, Mexico's leading custom flexible...
06-Jun-2003
Antibiotics examined
Certain antibiotics common in food animal production actually reduce and inhibit the development of antibiotic resistance, according to new research presented at the recent annual...
Olive production waste put to good use
Waste water from olive oil production may be used as a source of valuable bioactive antioxidants - widely believed to have a protective effect on...
Zip-Pak launches retortable zipper
Zip-Pak has introduced a new closure, the Retort zipper, a design which the company claims is a major leap forward in packaging technology. The design...
Forberg launches new mixer and coaters
Forberg International has upgraded its range of laboratory machines with the launch of four new models aimed at research and development of food applications. The...
Qualification awards for UK packaging industry
Following approval by UK regulatory authorities, the Packaging Industry Awarding Body Company (PiABC) has been formally launched in an attempt "to drive forward excellence in...
05-Jun-2003
Invensys sorts out the milk powder
French powdered milk manufacturer Ingredia is about to implement a Connoisseur process control system from Invensys in an effort to improve production quality and efficiency....
Breconcherry set to expand in Denmark
UK company Breconcherry, a leader in the field of tank washing equipment and CIP system design has said that it has signed a dristribution agreement...
Graham Packaging opens new plant
Graham Packaging Company has begun production of polypropylene containers for yoghurt at a new plant in southern France. Six production lines in the 23,000-square-foot plant...
One-Shot scoops success
UK-based ice cream equipment specialist One-Shot has unveiled its most recent innovation - a system that delivers soft serve ice cream in 250ml portions. The...
04-Jun-2003
RPC bags two launches
RPC Containers, the UK-based supplier of rigid packaging, has begun to supply major European food manufacturer Geest with two ranges of tamper evident plastic packaging....
Alcoa to sell South American PET business
Alcoa has said it has reached an agreement to sell its polyethylene terephthalate (PET) packaging business in South America to Amcor PET Packaging. The company...
Trident unveils latest inkjet printer
Trident, a leading designer and manufacturer of ink jet printheads, has launched its SolidJet printing system, designed for printing on primary packaging for food and...
FAO says BSE is no cause for panic
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) said in a statement this week that the discovery of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in...
SuperEnd rolled out in Europe
Spain is set to be the first European country to start producing Crown Cork & Seal's SuperEnd end for beverage cans, following its successful launch...
03-Jun-2003
SIPA launches high speed moulder
Italian equipment provider SIPA has launched a new high speed rotary blow moulder, which is said to offer plastic container manufacturers increased production flexibility. The...
Classica unveils new r&d programme
Classica Microwave Technologies has begun testing and product development projects for clients in its new state of the art laboratory facility in New Jersey, US....
French bevs go plastic
Although poor summer weather last year held back growth in French packaged beverage sales to only 2 per cent, the share accounted for by plastic...
Dairy Crest to close facility
Dairy Crest, the UK's leading chilled dairy foods company, has announced plans to significantly reduce its commodity dairy ingredients business with the closure of part...
Is plastic packaging contaminating seafood?
A study by the University of Plymouth is to be carried in an effort to determine the effects that plastic packaging has on marine life....
02-Jun-2003
Identification for meat production
The Inkoa company has devised an intelligent system for the electronic identification of animals which is said to eliminate the errors of current systems for...
EFSA appoints board
The European Food Safety Authority's Scientific Committee says that its panels have now been appointed, opening the way for the body to start work on...
Fresh produce contamination
The forthcoming FEMS congress of Microbiologists will meet in Slovenia at the end of this month to discuss, amongst other topics, ways of reducing contamination...
Microscope detection of shellfish bacteria
Research by University of Plymouth experts into the detection of harmful species of algae has helped develop a unique microscope, which could dramatically decrease cases...
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