The incredible bulk: Fibre in focus
Whether it’s satiety, moisture retention, mouthfeel or gut health, fibre has a multitude of functional properties to offer new product developers. Rod Addy reports
Archives for September 2, 2010
Omega-3: One claim too many?
While consumer demand for omega-3 continues to rise, the industry that processes it faces an increasingly complex set of technological, environmental and regulatory changes. Anne Bruce reports
Functional drinks: Here's to your health!
Satisfying health-conscious consumers and EU health claims means functional drinks makers are walking a tightrope. Chloe Ryan reports
Healthy ice cream in focus: Rebranding the ice treat
With its dependence on fat and sugar, making a healthy ice cream that people will eat all year round is a challenge. Michelle Knott reports
Get on the groovy train
New training projects are leading the industry out of bleak recruitment into a land of upskilled staff, says Freddie Dawson
Which God made the seven-day milk rule?
The European Parliament’s (EP’s) call for milk labelled as ‘fresh’ to be under seven days old raises the question of the meaning of ‘fresh’ in relation to any food.
Union members at Vion Llangefni vote narrowly in favour of strike action
Members of the Unite union at Vion’s chicken processing plant in Llangefni will meet next Wednesday (September 8) to decide whether to take industrial action over pay after the results of a ballot were announced this week.
Strikes imminent at Maple Leaf Bakery’s Walsall site
Staff at Maple Leaf Bakery UK’s Walsall factory will begin strikes next week after a trade union reballot produced a majority of members in favour of action.
Packaging machinery in focus: Pit stop pack changes
Increased emphasis on just-in-time production has made long runs and dedicated lines a thing of the past. Sebastian Day finds out how machinery suppliers are helping to streamline the changeover process
Fish and seafood processing in focus: Joined up thinking
The drastic depletion of fish stocks means that manufacturers must find new ways to maximise processing efficiency. John Dunn reports
A whole lot of shaking
Silver Spring’s Ian Rose has seen a lot of shake-ups on his journey from shopfloor to factory manager
FAIRTRADE: It’s a matter of fairness, stupid
UK Fairtrade is projected to be worth £2bn by 2012. But, as Rod Addy discovers, there are also other sustainability questions to resolve
Investment all starts in the kitchen
As a great believer in giving consumers a mix of culinary pleasure and technology-led products, I am encouraged by the investments being made in the UK’s food manufacturing industry.
Mintel: UK ice cream sales up 7.5% to £799m in 2009
UK sales of ice cream rose 7.5% in 2009 to £799m and are predicted to top £814m in 2012, according to new research from Mintel.
FDF: Coalition offers more consistent approach to nutrition policy than Labour
UK food manufacturers are expecting a more consistent approach to the implementation of nutrition policy under the coalition government than under Labour, but many fear next month’s comprehensive spending review could present challenges.