13-Aug-2007 By Elaine Watson
The skills shortage in technical roles is such that one in five food manufacturers does not have a permanent technical manager on the pay roll,...
Butterkist plant activated after multi-million pound refit
13-Aug-2007 By Elaine Watson
Production has started again at Cadbury Trebor Bassett’s Monkhill confectionery factory in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, two years after it was...
06-Aug-2007
British Sugar Group has appointed Gino De Jaegher, md for UK and Ireland. Reporting directly to Group chief executive, Mark Carr, he will take up the...
Seafood industry to combat discards
06-Aug-2007 By Sarah Britton
Seafood processors have teamed up with fishermen, industry body Seafish and government to address discards (unwanted by-catches, which are returned...
Dental expert criticises School Food Trust’s stance on dried fruit
06-Aug-2007 By Sarah Britton
The British Dental Health Foundation has slammed the sale of dried fruit in school vending machines because it has high sugar levels, which can...
30-Jul-2007 By Rod Addy
Migrant workers are a real asset, so long as companies are aware of all the issues, reports Rod Addy
Sifter is just the ticket for quick dismantling
30-Jul-2007
The Mini Centri-Sifter centrifugal sifter from Kason is ideal for screening small batches of powders and food products and other...
Packing machine has frozen meat and fish right in the bag
30-Jul-2007
Automated Packaging Systems has launched the FAS SPrint Bagging System which has been specifically developed to handle the packing of frozen produce...
Venturi trap saves lost steam energy
30-Jul-2007
It is calculated that British industry wastes £3bn a year in energy costs purely through steam loss caused by mechanical steam traps leaking...
Spiralling towards improved boiler tube efficiency
30-Jul-2007
After two years of testing, boiler maker Byworth says it has proved that boilers which incorporate internally-finned X-ID fire tubes in place of...
30-Jul-2007 By John Dunn
Because of energy price volatility, most enlightened companies are now seeking to monitor and manage its use in their factories. John Dunn reports
Fresh brand identity for herbs
30-Jul-2007
The fresh culinary herb sector is set for a makeover. Five of the UK's major fresh herb suppliers - R&G and Fresh Herb Solutions, HumberVHB,...
New blends add a spectrum of flavours to the UK spice scene
30-Jul-2007
A range of new spice blends for poultry, meat and fish has been launched by Bart Spices and join the existing range of speciality blends.Ras El...
30-Jul-2007 By Sarah Britton
Food processors are catching on to herbs, but supplier know-how is essential if they are to develop successful products. Sarah Britton reports
Salmonella test receives 'Official Method' status
30-Jul-2007
Neogen has received Official Method status from AOAC International for its 24-hour GeneQuence salmonella diagnostic test system. The test combines...
Small data logger flies off the shelf
30-Jul-2007
The new DuoSens two channel battery-powered data-logger from OTT Hydrometry looks set to break all company records. Production is running at full...
Enzyme reactions used to analyse sugars and alcohol
30-Jul-2007
Analox Instruments offers a range of fast laboratory analysis systems for the food and drinks industries. These analysers measure the maximum rate of...
Near infrared non-contact analysis of meat
30-Jul-2007
Selo has introduced the APIS Spektron meat analysis system from Prediktor in Sweden.The APIS Spektron is a near infrared (NIR) non-contact system for...
Chlorine alternative kills bugs
30-Jul-2007
Stabilised chlorine dioxide (SCD) is proving to be a cost-effective, safe and easy-to-manage alternative to chlorine for controlling microbiological...
Detect moisture down to just a few parts per thousand
30-Jul-2007
The MA150 moisture analyser from Sartorius is a machine with a difference. Capable of detecting water down to 0.01%, it has a built-in weighing...
Salmonella test gives results in 18 hours
30-Jul-2007
Alaska Food Diagnostics has launched fastrAK Salmonella, an ultra-rapid testing system for food manufacturers that provides results in 18 hours.The...
Book gives guidance on food safety
30-Jul-2007
A handbook on food safety management is now available from BSI. The publication, ISO 22000 Food Safety Guidance and Workbook for the Manufacturing...
30-Jul-2007 By Rick Pendrous
A worrying rise in listeriosis could see calls for hygiene standards in food factories to be raised even higher, as Rick Pendrous discovers
Seize the opportunities afforded by intellectual assets
30-Jul-2007
They may seem vague and abstract, but there's tremendous value in intellectual assets and many companies are missing out, according to the...
30-Jul-2007
Board members should acquaint themselves with far-reaching changes that enshrine their corporate responsibilities in law, writes Andrew Glaze
30-Jul-2007 By Elaine Watson
You can't march into a factory and change its culture overnight, says the man responsible for transforming the fortunes of Unilever's Phoenix ice cream plant
30-Jul-2007 By Hugh Williams
In principle nothing is wrong with most businesses' obsession with supply chain best practice. People want to know what other companies are doing...
30-Jul-2007 By Rod Addy
Preliminary findings from its forthcoming Key Performance Indicators for the Food Supply Chain report have been revealed by Scala, the supply chain...
30-Jul-2007 By Paul Gander
Research by the University of Lincoln shows that machinery companies and their food industry customers are missing out on opportunities to automate...
Wheat millers must hedge their bets
30-Jul-2007
Britain's millers will increasingly make use of 'hedging' to gain competitive advantage as price volatility in grain markets becomes more...
30-Jul-2007 By Elaine Watson
Consumers are not put off by laxative warnings about polyols on packs, according to new research from starch giant Roquette.Under EU legislation,...
30-Jul-2007
Perhaps the elusive pot of gold is akin to the quest for safe and stable food colours. Consumer groups have often shown concern around the azo dyes...
Welsh cheese woos rest of UK
30-Jul-2007
Premium cheddar cheese Cadog Export is set to launch across the UK. With sales in excess of £3M, over 100t of Cadog cheese is sold across Wales and...
30-Jul-2007
At a recent gathering of food professionals attending an awards ceremony at The Savoy Hotel, discussion around the lunch table turned to what we...
Rice in a rush with microwaveable packaging technology
30-Jul-2007
Veetee Rice claims that its Dine-In rice offers a foolproof route to restaurant quality rice with the convenience of microwave cooking.The product's...
LETTER
30-Jul-2007
How do I get a job?
30-Jul-2007 By Sarah Britton
As the UK's Polish community grows, so does the chance for food manufacturers to prosper.Polish entrepreneur Romuald Damaz has built his business on...
30-Jul-2007
Don't give us any more red tape
Public don't realise that UK average sugar consumption has been falling, says FDF
30-Jul-2007
Contrary to popular belief, average sugar consumption in the UK has fallen substantially in the past 30 years, according to the Food and Drink...
30-Jul-2007 By Elaine Watson
Warning as supermarkets draw up plans to embrace global data synchronisation
30-Jul-2007 By John Dunn
Industry must stay competitive, says CIAA
Generic software fails manufacturers
30-Jul-2007
Too many food manufacturing execution systems (MES) are failing to meet food and drink firms' expectations because they are overly generic and need...
30-Jul-2007 By Rick Pendrous
Produce could breach eu regulations depending on how maximum residue levels are set
Greencore hits the road with Cooking Bus to serve up healthy lessons for employees
30-Jul-2007
Greencore Prepared Foods is training its staff to prepare healthy meals at home in a scheme funded by Yorkshire Forward and run by the Focus on Food...
New index promises to boost productivity
30-Jul-2007
Food manufacturers could increase productivity by 10% by motivating workers and analysing their progress using the newly launched Total Factor...
30-Jul-2007 By Elaine Watson
trust disputes caterers' association claim that new rules have caused slump in take-up
Green wind of change
30-Jul-2007
Bernard Matthews is seeking planning permission to incorporate wind farms into its sites in Pickenham, Weston and Holton in Norfolk, generating 15MW...
Frozen food aims to cut waste
30-Jul-2007 By Rod Addy
industry will trim energy use and packaging, and boost ready-meal sales, says Bfff chief
Heinz to sell desserts arm
30-Jul-2007
Heinz is considering selling its UK frozen desserts business to concentrate on higher-growth opportunities. Its decision to review its retailer...
30-Jul-2007
increased risk of e.coli and mycotoxins
