Scientists call for increased control of nanotechnology
01-Mar-2006 By Rick Pendrous
Undamped fears could kill market, says IFST
Crisp firm buyer promises golden future
01-Mar-2006
Tayto, the company that bought Golden Wonder and its brands from administrators in February, said it planned to develop new products and...
01-Mar-2006
Pollution control permits for food manufacturing sites might not be needed after all
Tougher rules on product endorsement on the way
01-Mar-2006
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is to introduce guidelines on food endorsements, having argued for their inclusion in Europe's forthcoming regulation...
FSA to recruit interim boss as search for new ceo continues
24-Feb-2006 By Elaine Watson
The Food Standards Agency is working with specialist recruitment agencies to find an interim manager able to hold the reins at the FSA until a...
New NPD department head at FSC
22-Feb-2006
FSC, the international foodservice management company, has recruited Jenny O’Donnell to head up its NPD department.O'Donnell completed her studies...
Ultrasound helps processors to measure food crunchiness
20-Feb-2006 By Sarah Britton
Leading biscuit and crisp manufacturers have been in discussions with Professor Malcolm Povey, a food physicist at Leeds University, about how they...
Food companies ignoring modern day risks, says report
20-Feb-2006
Food companies are not doing enough to manage the ‘real’ threats facing their businesses as the industry’s risk profile changes, according to a...
20-Feb-2006 By Rick Pendrous
Dedicated high speed machines and highly automated production lines are not providing UK manufacturers with the flexibility they need to meet rapidly...
20-Feb-2006 By Elaine Watson
Premium soup maker Yorkshire Soup is planning to move to larger premises this year in order to meet growing demand.Terry Williams, a partner in the...
20-Feb-2006 By Rick Pendrous
Food manufacturers in the south east of England could be forced to relocate to other parts of the country or even overseas to remain competitive if...
Geest ready meals plant closure threatens 140 jobs
20-Feb-2006 By Elaine Watson
Up to 140 staff at Geest’s ready meals plant in West Marsh Road, Spalding, face redundancy following moves by the company to transfer production to...
Dalehead chief joins BPEX board
16-Feb-2006
The British Pig Executive has a new board member in the shape of Dalehead md John Hughes.He takes over from Ashley Bowes, of Bowes of Norfolk, who...
BHJ UK Protein Foods adds new account manager
10-Feb-2006
BHJ UK Protein Foods has strengthened its national sales team tomeet growing national demand by appointing Tom Cooke as account manager.Based in...
The Firm: Carlsberg UK
07-Feb-2006
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Northern's pork pie battle suffers defeat
07-Feb-2006
Northern Foods appears to have exhausted all legal avenues in its challenge to the government-backed application for protected name status for Melton...
07-Feb-2006 By Sarah Britton
Slaughterers dismiss farmer accusations on falling beef prices
06-Feb-2006 By Rick Pendrous
Big names in food and drink manufacturing such as Danone, Nestlé, and US firms Campbell and Dean Foods were more likely than small rivals to reap...
06-Feb-2006
The Federation of Bakers (FoB) has said the battle to keep the traditional British loaf is not over, despite a European Parliament decision on...
06-Feb-2006 By Elaine Watson
Frozen food buyers have started to reduce their use of on-line auctions as a procurement tool after finding them increasingly less effective,...
Mass job losses expected at Northern Ireland chicken firm
06-Feb-2006 By Sarah Britton
Bosses at top Northern Ireland chicken processor Farm Fed have launched a consultation with staff over the proposed closure of its Coleraine factory,...
06-Feb-2006 By Rick Pendrous
Contamination of highly processed foods with meat proteins or genetically modified organisms (GMOs) that shouldn’t be there could be more readily...
New sensors reach the parts that others can't
01-Feb-2006
Sensors that can monitor the temperature of targets at distances from a few millimetres to several metres are now available from Calex...
New system combines X-ray with metal detection
01-Feb-2006
A new contamination detection system designed to fill the gap that exists between traditional magnetic metal detectors and full featured X-ray...
Decanter for small scale juice producers
01-Feb-2006
Westfalia Separator has supplemented its range of decanters with the CE 205, which has set new standards in terms of decanter technology for wine and...
Portion cutter
01-Feb-2006
The new Marel OptiCut portion cutter will be on display at the Foodex Meatex Exhibition, which takes place at the NEC in Birmingham from March...
Make light work of animal and vegetable oil separation
01-Feb-2006
Alfa Laval has added two new models to its PX range of vegetable oil separators. The PX 55 and PX 65 were developed for duties such as continuous...
Depth filtration cleans thermal oils
01-Feb-2006
Thermal oil systems are often used to heat ingredients, working between 140-310°C. But over time the oil tends to oxidise and it produces sludge - a...
In-process monitor for birds on the move
01-Feb-2006
DataPaq has designed an essential hazard analysis critical control point (HACCP) tool for companies operating in the poultry processing sector - the...
Princely retort for sauce
01-Feb-2006
Princes Foods at Chichester has commissioned three Lagarde four-basket rotary retorts through UK and Eire agent, Holmach.The retorts installed at the...
Stafford hospital rises to fresh baked baps
01-Feb-2006
Following his success in selling high quality baps, sandwiches and baked goods from La Patisserie, located at the entrance of Stafford hospital,...
The Wright way with pies
01-Feb-2006
Wright's Pies in the north west of England has made a major investment in BCH equipment to help meet the increasing demand for its pies and...
Ready meals manufacturer chooses the Easiweigh
01-Feb-2006
Easiweigh has helped a high volume ready meals manufacturer to produce ready meals with less labour while improving presentation and reducing...
Foodex Meatex provides integrated solutions
01-Feb-2006
A fully automated solution for packing fresh meat into trays will be on display on the Ishida Europe stand at the Foodex Meatex Exhibition, which...
IP66 rated motors for all stainless mixers
01-Feb-2006
After a global search lasting over a year for a source for stainless steel AC motors compatible with its range of stainless steel mixers, Euromixers...
German juice maker mixes it with the best
01-Feb-2006
German fruit juice producer Eckesgranini and equipment developer Ytron Process Technology have developed an alternative method of homogenising fruit...
Dutch shuffle provides three new blend options
01-Feb-2006
Manufacturer of filling and depositing machinery Turbo Systems has introduced three new blending options for bakers and food manufacturers through...
Positive move for depositors
01-Feb-2006
Apple Engineering has developed a new series of positive pressure manifold depositors. The new PPM40, for example, has several useful features,...
Closed pipe solution to waste problems
01-Feb-2006
Recent legislative changes will dramatically restrict the use of landfill to dispose of organic matter and meat waste. This is forcing many food...
01-Feb-2006
John Dunn discusses the huge financial savings that are on offer through wider use of automation and intelligent sensing equipment
Convenience for own-label cheese
01-Feb-2006
The supermarket cheese counter, so long held back by the reluctance of retailers to invest in innovative own-label packs, has seen a marked move...
Newcomer stresses huge potential of UK thermoform market
01-Feb-2006
The UK thermoforming market is so large and dynamic that no major European supplier can ignore it, according to Danish company Plus Pack.So impressed...
01-Feb-2006 By Paul Gander
Soaring energy prices on top of raw material and labour costs could see UK plastics packaging leading a Europe-wide process of consolidation in the...
White gives Pidy UK creative boost
01-Feb-2006
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OTHER MOVERS
01-Feb-2006
Fage, manufacturer of premium brand Total Greek Yoghurt, has enlisted the help of top nutritional consultant Michael van Straten to endorse the brand...
01-Feb-2006
It's an industry seemingly blighted by an un-sexy image, skills shortages and bad press. But a new initiative on the horizon is lighting up the future for meat producers. Rebecca Green takes a look
01-Feb-2006
It is discarded by children, but to manufacturers packaging is an essential tool to get ahead in a competitive market, says Michael Luckman
Health claims rules move closer
01-Feb-2006
The process to agree regulations governing health and nutrition claims is drawing to a close, with the proposals expected to be finalised early in...
01-Feb-2006
First it was the Co-op Group, then M&S. As more retailers jump on the 'additive-free' bandwagon, Rebecca Green looks at the challenges facing colour producers
