Unilever 99% shelf-ready by July as Cannock ramps up
More than eight out of 10 Unilever ambient food brands in the UK are now available in shelf-ready packaging (SRP).Speaking at the official opening of...
Archives for May 1, 2006
Poll points to end of the ice age
Just 58% of respondents to Food Manufacture's latest online poll believed there was a long-term future for UK frozen food firms. A third (32%)...
Shetland still on course to make history
Construction of Shetland's first legal whisky distillery will begin this autumn following a joint venture between premium spirits maker Blackwood...
Benzene 'hysteria' likely to push Popstar off shelf as FSA forces levels even lower
One children's soft drink is likely to be discontinued as industry and scientific experts work to reduce the cancer-causing chemical benzene in...
Suppliers give Tesco a better deal on promotions, claims Asda
Asda has dismissed accusations that it has demanded large up front cash payments from suppliers, but confirmed that it is seeking to bring the price...
Teachers defend food industry’s role in class
A senior food science lecturer has condemned a claim by the National Union of Teachers (NUT) that manufacturers of products due to be banned from...
Advertising shapes up
Manufacturers must act quickly if they are to influence new regulations governing junk food advertising to children, says Rafi Azim-Khan
Queen's gongs go to healthy innovators
Angel Technology, one of three food manufacturers to win a Queen's Award for Innovation this year, plans to launch a mature version of its Heartily...
T&L's sugar daddy goes on the defensive over Splenda record
'i cannot think of another substance that has been tested more' says Sucralose producer
Retailers set 2007 as global data deadline
Manufacturers supplying Asda, Tesco and Makro will be expected to publish their product data in a standards-compliant data pool by the end of next...
New safety document bridges cultural divide
A new guidance document outlining the health and safety issues of working in a multicultural environment has been published to help employers manage...
Putting an end to rejected products
A device to help manufacturers control and log food storage and temperature and comply with legislation, has been developed by Universal Master...
Firms urged to plan ahead on greenhouse gas emissions
Manufacturers are being urged to turn their attention to managing their greenhouse gas allowances under the 2005 European Union (EU) Emissions...
Hunger busters next on the menu
They stand accused of making us fat; now they're busy working out how we can eat ourselves thin. Manufacturers are now developing foods that help to curb hunger pangs, as Sue Scott discovers
Asda takes the wheel of new food transportation group
government rolls out sustainable strategy
Nanoparticles loom large, warns scientist
The nanotechnology revolution could turn into a PR disaster on a grand scale for the food industry unless regulatory and safety concerns were...
Firms get to grips ... with slips
Manufacturers are falling over themselves to lower injury rates. Sarah Britton looks at how firms motivate staff on safety issues
Fermented fruit invigorates the ready to drink market
In the all-important eye of the consumer, alcopops have a less than healthy image, while fruit is perceived to be the linchpin of a good diet. Drinks...
Botanicals get bottled
Cosmetics manufacturers have long been singing the praises of plant extracts, but now food and drink firm Carpe Diem has got in on the act with the...
Front-of-pack nutrition labels prompt surprise swing in sales
northern foods is singled out as likely casualty in an increasingly health aware market
School kids race to embrace their greens in creative competition
Potato products processor McCain has challenged 20 students at Scalby School in Scarborough to create a frozen vegetable product, which acts either...
Unilever blasts VAT regime
Unilever has joined smoothie-maker Innocent Drinks in calling for a rethink of the VAT regime on soft drinks.The move follows a series of high...
All in the best possible taste ...
Ambient ice cream that tastes ice-cold, low-salt snacks that taste saltier than a Big Mac, coffee without that bitter taste and sprouts that your kids can stomach. New research into taste and genetics could mean big bucks for the food industry. Elaine...
Co-packers take on intermediary role between suppliers and brands
European suppliers of machinery and materials are increasingly relying on contract packers to bring the benefits of their products to the attention...
Power to the people!
If the only thing that's giving you the competitive edge is technology, your rivals will always catch up, says Derek Leathert. Your real weapon is your people
New factory for It’s Nut Free
Nut-free snacks manufacturer It’s Nut Free will start production at a new purpose-built factory in the Thorp Arch trading estate in Wetherby, in...
Bird flu fails to ruffle UK market's feathers
The European Commission (EC) is to compensate companies in the egg and poultry sector if sales or prices fall as a result of bird flu.Until now, such...
Fresh solution for local food distribution
A new company offering a creative solution to the problem of distributing locally sourced food to supermarkets has been launched.Trans Fresh, the...
The rise of 'me too' products
Imitation may well be the sincerest form of flattery, but what is the true price paid by our 'creative' industry for all this conservatism?The...
Spiced up with Deep heat
Britain's love affair with Indian food has far to go, hears Rick Pendrous, as he meets the boss of one of the nation's biggest spice importers
The big squeeze
Winter may be over, but things are still looking bleak in the cold storage sector. Rebecca Green looks at what is being done to offset spiralling energy costs and accommodate other commercial pressures
Seeds of inspiration grow
Demand for hemp, pumpkin, linseed, sunflower and sesame seeds has hit an all-time high as manufacturers look to boost their health credentials by...
Awards on line for excellent year
As the food and drinks industry prepares for the biggest fanfare of the year, we've made it easier than ever for companies to put themselves centre...
Supermarkets are sending out confused messages on environmental issues
The major high-street food multiples may be paying more attention than ever to the environmental impact of their packaging, but as their individual...
Retailer code will land firms with massive clean air bills
Mandatory audit of compressed air systems 'a bolt out of the blue' for manufacturers
BRC tightens standard
Consortium admits it needs to get a grip as number of audits grows
Hubbard hits the big time
Hubbard Transport Refrigeration has moved into a new area with the launch of its largest ever unit for the 10-15t truck market.The 720 Alpha, a...
The big label clean-up causes problems for manufacturers
Demands from retailers to reduce salt, fat and sugar in products without compromising their 'clean label' status have left manufacturers stuck...
Get a handle on your costs
I have written before about the way manufacturers respond to retailer 'requests' for supply chain redesign. I have urged all suppliers to get a...
Food firms join waste watchers
Help promised for manufacturers that want to cut food going into landfill
Salad days are over
Del Monte has admitted defeat and decided to close its prepared salads factory in Methwold, Norfolk, at the end of the month with the loss of 250...