Co-op adopts Somerfield systems
Somerfield’s replenishment and supply chain systems will be established across the Co-op Group during the second half of this year, while own-label...
Archives for January 5, 2010
ISO green standards aim to marginalise conflicts
The 70-plus delegates working on new international standards on the environmental aspects of packaging met for the first time in December, and aim to...
Dairy doubles output of nettle and garlic Yarg
Lynher Dairies - the UK’s sole producer of Cornish Yarg cheese - has doubled production over the last eight years as the speciality cheese wrapped...
Beware of chemical baker brothers
Bakers have hit out against the media hype surrounding Hovis's and Warburtons' announcement that they will make bread using 100% British wheat."Big...
Vitamins win claims battle
Products that include added vitamins and minerals will gain in popularity over the next few years as other 'functional' ingredients suffer under a...
National Trust seeks processors who want a finger in a family pie
The National Trust is looking for a savoury food manufacturer to process a range of pies and tarts that have been developed under its brand.By around...
An honest crust
An expert pastry-maker from Ypres is poised to create a stir among UK retailers, caterers and processors. Rod Addy travels to its HQ to discover more
Pallet firm Chep to broaden out Premier Foods initiatives
Premier Foods' work with Chep, the pallet and container pooling firm, to cut costs and road miles will form part of a wider initiative on CHEP's part...
Technology to churn away from fat yet keep it creamy
Arla Foods has discovered a new way of reducing the fat content of fresh cheese from 9% to 3%, without affecting its 'creaminess'.After joining...
Campaigners slate government’s food report
Food campaign groups have attacked the government’s Food 2030 strategy report, published today by environment secretary Hilary Benn, for failing to...
Premier Foods awards former employee £17,500
A former employee of Premier Foods has received £17,500 in compensation after sustaining an injury at a bakery over three years ago, according to...
The chill factor
Stephen James has never seen a food refrigeration plant that works. That's a bit of an exaggeration. Nevertheless, as director of the newly...
Food industry gives on-site turbines a second wind
On-site wind turbines look set to offer an increasing number of UK manufacturers a cheap and more sustainable alternative to meeting their energy...
Call for clarity over freight emissions charges
Food and drink processors remain in the dark over how the Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme will affect distribution, with the...
Born to run
You may spend more nights at a Premier Inn than at home, but interim management has its attractions, says Elaine Watson
Suppliers give Co-op thumbs down for buyers and systems
Ten months after its acquisition of Somerfield, the Co-op Group has been criticised by some suppliers for its "poor negotiation skills", but praised...
Raw food is no raw deal for nutrition
With the New Year upon us and the seasonal health-kick coming up, I have found myself wondering about the nutritional value of uncooked or raw...
Science is key to ensuring food security
I think it is bizarre that the two big food issues for 2010 are obesity and food security. On one hand we are eating too much food, but on the other,...
On the groovy train
Educational times are a changing, with more options to suit the varying needs and shifts of staff in food and drink. Patrick McGuigan reports
Bartholdi wings it away from in-flight catering
Bartholdi, maker of hand-crafted savoury products, has radically changed its strategy due to the tough in-flight catering market.However, the company...
New high-speed vertical form-fill-seal in the UK
For the first time, machinery supplier Kern says it is offering a range of vertical form-fill-seal (VFFS) machines, in addition to high-speed...
The perils of pyramid silos
'You see, Barak,' I said, while his wife Michelle served the soup, 'businesses are structured in a way that's not logical to the product and money...
Raise the BRC flag
British Retail Consortium (BRC) Global Standards are gaining significant traction in China and the US. "We are certifying more sites in the US now...
Project to chew, spit then analyse
Leatherhead Food Research has launched a new research project exploring how food breaks down in the mouth, which will involve a lot of 'chewing and...
Around the block
Dave Turvey, operations director, Kerrygold, LeekI didn't do fantastically well in my school exams, but I was pretty good at football. So when I left...
Kraft sweetens bid for Cadbury
As expected, Kraft has sweetened its offer for Cadbury, with a new proposal containing a cash element enabled by the sale of its North American pizza...
New depot for Barnsley area
Frozen and chilled foods logistics specialist Langdons has announced the opening of a new depot just off the M1 Junction 37 near Barnsley.It will...
Poole of knowledge
Given the very negative image that the media portrays of food manufacture, it is unsurprising there are major obstacles in attracting young people to careers in the industry these days.
Go with more ergonomic flow wrap
Sewtec Automation has designed and installed a new conveyor system at United Biscuits' McVitie's Carlisle factory for the fast and efficient case...
Green beers all round
Environmental and cost-saving measures are at the heart of improvements in large and small breweries alike, reports Graham Holter
Let supply chain games commence
A contest is being launched in several nations this year, pitching teams against each other in a race to turn around the supply chain of a fictional...
Six-figure edge
Broader job descriptions and a reduced number of graduate entrants are creating new opportunities for capable and experienced technical and product development staff. Sebastian Day reports
Detector is a cut above
Cheese and speciality chilled food supplier Anthony Rowcliffe and Son has installed an IQ3 metal detector from Loma Systems to check its new range of...
Double filter power for winery
Constellation Europe has chosen Puresep Filtration Technologies, a provider of in-house manufactured filtration equipment, and Begerow, the liquid...
Distillery chases premium drinks market
Chase Distillery has room for considerable expansion this year and is in the midst of a frenetic new product development programme, according to the...
Men of many parts
With the increased reliance on automation, today’s food manufacturing engineers have to be multi-skilled multi-taskers. John Dunn reports
The road to sustainable palm oil: An oily problem
When it comes to sustainable palm oil, there is wide agreement on the ends, but fierce debate over the means. Elaine Watson reports