Fanuc's new robot set to compete on price
Competition in the flexible automated food picking sector is set to drive down the costs of robots further, thanks to a new machine from Fanuc...
Archives for June 24, 2007
Trade Talk
Cut red tape, but do not cut corners on food safety
IFR identifies sub-molecular opportunities for manufacturers
Nanoscience could help manufacturers develop products with a lower glycaemic index (GI) by enabling them to scrutinise starches at a sub-molecular...
The skeleton key
Enriched products can unlock the door to bone health, but it's a complex area and consumer understanding is essential, says Sarah Britton
Energy drinks are under threat from health rules
lucozade in a fizz over EFSA regulation
Dutch supplier's new agent
Monk Conveyors has become the sole agent in the UK for Easy Conveyors of Holland.All units are available in aluminium alloy and stainless steel...
MRSA threat from overseas meat
The Soil Association has warned about the threat of a new strain of the MRSA superbug spreading to the UK through infected meat from the...
Food firms feel the heat
No I'm not referring to the weather, but the speed at which the time to sort out product labelling is disappearing under the new claims and...
Time temperature indicators make headway with retailers
New products, lower costs and increased concern over food wastage are rapidly eroding UK retailers' resistance to time temperature indicators (TTIs),...
Back to school for talent
Food firms face stiff recruitment targets, so Improve is boosting efforts to attract young people, says Rod Addy
Profitable lines
Manufacturers could substantially improve their earnings by making minor adjustments to product-handling equipment, says John Dunn
Nanoparticles in food warning
Scientist calls for industry to take responsibility for labelling and consumer information
Frozen food firm founders nine months after award
Wensleydale Foods has folded because banking giant HSBC withdrew financial support for the fledgling Yorkshire Dales food manufacturer just months...
DAG oils offer new hope for bakers reducing sat fats
Diacylglycerols or 'DAG' oils could offer hope to bakers struggling to cut saturated fat in products, according to Leatherhead Food International...
Products with pedigree
While out food shopping last Christmas, I had to do a double take. Browsing the seasonal party snacks section my eyes fell upon a turkey &...
Crispy business
Being small fry in a pond of giant sharks keeps you on your toes, says the boss of one snack brand that likes to punch above its weight
EU targets obese kids
European focus on children under-12 calls for voluntary action
New improved meaty treat beats consumer perceptions
Kepak Convenience Foods is on a mission to improve product quality in its Rustlers range.The company has eliminated hydrogenated fat from all its...
FSA call to cater for all
More effort needed to ensure key social groups can eat healthily
Bully retailer forced to scrap evidence
After paying a firm to assess the relationship it had with its suppliers, a major food retailer has ditched the resulting report because the feedback...
Slight cancer risk linked with smoke flavouring
Concerns have been raised about the safety of a smoke flavouring used in food manufacture, following evaluation by the European Food Safety Authority...
McCain invests £10M in renewable energy
Potato processor McCain claims to be the first major food manufacturer to use wind turbines to generate a significant amount of electricity.The firm...
Eggshells offer cracking profit
The processing of eggs for use in the manufacture of liquid and powdered egg products is an established industry worldwide.Every day, hundreds of...
Save waste: cash in the chips
Vegetable processors could benefit from new technology, which can turn potato waste into a valuable protein.Potato ingredients supplier Solanic has...
Allergen-based recalls set to follow Sudan 1 as an issue
Many small suppliers are unaware of potential allergen problems, claims expert
How to convey confidence
Astec Conveyors has helped Walkers Snack Foods increase output at its Leicester plant by modifying its carton handling system.Cartons of product are...
Cellulose-based meat packaging is cost-effective
Compostable meat packaging, said to tackle the problem of product discolouration, while also being cost-competitive, will be on supermarket shelves...
Take stock of business costs
I have a fundamental problem with some of the traditional measures and key performance indicators in place in companies, because they do not always...
Overhaul needed for sat fats
Substantial changes are required to reduce the amount of saturated fats in products
Weighing machine gets up to speed
The latest addition to the Easiweigh weighing range is a compact high-speed, twin lane optical counting system with the versatility to be used as...
Get ready for the big night
The Food Manufacture Excellence Awards recognise the very best in UK food and drink manufacture. But to enter you must act fast, as the closing date for entries is June 29. To find out more about these prestigious awards and how to attend the celebratory...
Bigger lorries could ride to the rescue of environment
Cuts of 20% in the £1.9bn social and environmental costs of domestic food transport by 2012 - between suppliers and supermarket shelves - are...
Flour labelling change could hit export markets, warns FSA
Changes to flour labelling laws could create trade barriers and prejudice consumers against products made with UK wheat flour, trade associations...
Mineral supplement that is set to become a clear winner
Ingredients supplier Marigot, which specialises in the production of natural mineral products, has added to its Aquamin range.Rich in marine calcium,...
New head's health drink push
BSDA's new chairman Moody prioritises ethical issues for the future of british soft drinks
Dairy protection is seeing the light
Amcor PET Packaging says its new Xamos barrier material will challenge many existing packs used for long-life milk and other light-sensitive dairy...
Frozen food award winners
Richmond Ice Cream, Sagegreen Consulting and Lutosa (UK) were among the winners of the British Frozen Food Federation’s (BFFF’s) 2007 annual...
Consumers encouraged to eye up papaya juice drink
Rubicon has launched into the functional foods market with its Papaya Exotic juice drink, which contains lutein - a phytochemical found naturally in...