High cost of nanotechnology means manufacturers miss out
The food industry is failing to take full advantage of nanotechnology because it is too expensive, according to a recent review.The review was...
Archives for May 18, 2008
Blackwood strikes licensing deal to keep business afloat
The firm that had promised to build Shetland’s first whisky distillery has put the project on hold again owing to funding problems.Blackwood...
Processors face engineering crisis
Britain’s manufacturing sector - including food - faces a looming crisis caused by a serious shortage of engineering graduates, according to...
Veggie food blasted for high salt content
Health campaign group the Food Commission has slammed a number of manufacturers for using too much salt in their vegetarian sausages and...
Robotics centre established to promote technology
The UK’s Centre for Food Robotics and Automation (CenFRA) will be formally launched on May 22 in a move which it is hoped will aid the take up of...
Functional teas offer growth potential for Unilever
Unilever will explore functional ingredients in teas as a major area of future product development at its Centre of Excellence for Drinks, launched...
Scotland calls food industry summit
The Scottish government is rallying food and drink processors to meet with politicians and stakeholder groups in Scotland on May 30 to help map out...