Pizza sales rise as incomes fall, says Innova Database
The pizza market continues to be dominated by the foodservice sector in most countries, according to research from Innova Database.
Archives for November 4, 2010
Asda contract loss puts 180 jobs at risk at Vion
Up to 120 people could be made redundant at Vion’s bacon factory in Scunthorpe while a further 60 temporary contracts will not be renewed following the loss of a major contract with Asda.
Adams Food Ingredients invests in new factory
Adams Food Ingredients (AFI) is investing millions of pounds in a new build factory at its headquarters in Leek, Staffordshire to increase its range of products and services.
The ideal accompaniment to bread rolls
The Vemag dough divider from Reiser adds versatility to production lines and is said to be ideal for all types of breads, buns, rolls and English muffins. It is easily adjustable to produce a range of exact-weight portions, dough absorptions and crumb...
Supply chain group urges closer work with farmers
Food manufacturers must invest in supply chain collaboration as well as brand development to offset price volatility and secure viable long term raw material supplies in the next decade.
Fortified sweets secure retail listings
Oxford Nutrascience has gained listings for its Chewyz fortified chews in the UK’s Nutri Centre stores.
GS1 UK opens the door to online food product data
Small to medium-sized food manufacturers will be able to participate in global moves to standardise and access food product data online more easily, thanks to global supply chain solutions firm GS1 UK.
Off to a tea
Four Greenbank compactors are helping Typhoo Tea recycle 100% of its waste at its UK headquarters on the Wirral.
Frutarom pinpoints the latest trends in the flavours market
Frutarom is planning to build on its Citrus Competence package of flavours for beverage processors and tap into South American flavour trends in the next few years.
Fibrim lineup bolstered by new launches
Top plant bakers have shown interest in Solae’s Fibrim 1270 soya fibre, which will be followed by two more protein-based launches according to Hans de Vries, European business development director.
Easy meat process monitoring
With Innova, meat processors and packers have the ability to control, measure and monitor virtually every aspect of their production process.
Removing the burden of removing regulation
The government’s ‘One-In, One-Out’ (OIOO) strategy to repeal one regulation every time a new one is introduced raises a number of concerns.
Forget carbon footprints, water’s the next worry
Water footprints will be the next big thing. That’s what Elizabeth Sheppard, a partner with law firm Eversheds, predicted last month while giving an update on environmental issues exercising food and drink manufacturers.
Sime darby pumps cash into veg oils research
Sime Darby has dedicated 34m euros to new facilities, of which a significant amount has been spent on the European innovation centre in the Netherlands it launched last month.
High speed tray heat sealing
The recently launched Eclipse range of high-speed tray heat sealing machines from Packaging Automation promise speeds of up to 180 packs a minute in the TL6 twin-lane format and 90 packs a minute in the SL6 single lane.
Refreshing lift for Britvic
Britvic Soft Drinks operates six UK production sites and a national distribution centre (NDC) in Lutterworth, Leicestershire.