Tray sealer mashes giveaway
An Ishida tray sealer and checkweigher/metal detector combination has reduced giveaway and improved speed at Mash Direct, a quick-serve mashed potato and vegetable manufacturer based in Northern Ireland.
Archives for May 31, 2010
Cool way to cook high-volume rice
Processing 4,500kg of rice of consistent quality each hour can present a challenge for ready meal processors.
Future food map
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) is working on a wide-ranging study designed to map out the challenges facing the UK food industry in the near future.
Wired for modern art of cheesemaking
A cheesemaker since 1911, Long Clawson of Melton Mowbray has recently embraced the modern technology of temperature monitoring.
Chilled and frozen supply chain targets sector concerns
The Food Storage and Distribution Federation (FSDF) has revealed a wide ranging strategy targeting crucial environmental, economic and training issues in the chilled and frozen supply chain in coming years.
May the bolt-on force sensors be with you for reliable retrofit weighing
Fitting a weighing system to an existing silo, hopper or tank using a conventional load cell system can be expensive, disruptive and sometimes even impossible. That's why UK sensor expert Applied Measurements is using a simple bolt-on load transducer.
Silver Spring prepares to roll-out transformed soft drinks range
Silver Spring is poised to reinvigorate the flavoured water market after a phoenix-like rise from the ashes of administration, according to md Neill Cotton.
The middle way forward
Home to some of the UK’s largest food and drink processors, opportunities abound in the Midlands region. Rod Addy reports
The best thing since sliced loaf
A £2m investment, plus a complete makeover for firm and factory has borne sweet fruit for malt loaf business Soreen. Rod Addy reports
Health to drive growth in UK drinks market
The performance of the UK soft drinks market will continue to improve over the next three years, despite a shaky record since 2007, according to commentators and industry bosses.
What’s next for food policy?
As the flurry of post-election activity culminated in the Queen’s speech last week, some areas of legislation impacting business in the UK are starting to take shape, but key decisions on food policy remain unclear.
Discount retailer trend is coming to an end
Shoppers abandoned discount retailers and budget brands and returned to premium offerings in the first quarter of 2010, according to Sarah Mitson, global account director at Kantar Worldpanel.
Have you heard?
Inaccurate product data is costing the food industry millions, says Michelle Knott
Breakfast club
When it comes to media whipping boys, the breakfast cereals sector is up there with Gordon Brown and speed cameras.
Boxing clever
Can the humble forklift truck be improved with smarter software? John Dunn reports
Chew the fats
When it comes to reformulating products, the gap between big and small presents formidable challenges, says Rick Pendrous
Nuts about pistachios
The man who heads up Zeina Foods tells Rod Addy the history of how he grew his business to a £12M turnover firm and what his plans are for the future
It’s curtains for vehicle rear doors
Seymour Manufacturing says its Tempro Back-Stop curtain is the first insulated cold stop device designed to save energy loss from the back of a chilled or frozen vehicle. The curtain is available for new trailers or trucks, or can be retrofitted to...
R&R buys into French ice cream market
R&R Ice Cream is expanding its reach abroad with the planned acquisition of France’s third largest ice cream manufacturer.