Foreign invader threatens UK fruit
East Malling Research Association (EMRA) has warned about the threat to UK soft and stone fruit from a pestulant fly that could make it unmarketable.
Archives for August 21, 2011
Wholebake under new-old management
Cereal bar company Wholebake says that it is set to expand into new markets following a management buyout.
Frutarom buys flavour company Aromco for £15m
UK flavours company Aromco has been acquired for £15m in cash by multinational flavour and fragrance firm Frutarom.
Novel plastic recycling gives food firms fuel for thought
A pioneering scheme to turn waste plastics into diesel could save food processing companies thousands of pounds.
New Ishida Weigh-Batcher claimed to double work rates
The new Weigh-Batcher from Ishida doubles work-rates for difficult-to-handle fresh meat and poultry products and cuts costs while maintaining good product-in-tray presentation for retail outlets, claims the manufacturer.
Milk Link restructures business
Milk Link will adopt a new business structure from September that will see two core business units created, while the company has also made two senior appointments.
Economic gloom signals dietary changes: Key Note
The rising price of commodities will push the value of the diet foods sector up by 27% over the next five years, according to a new Key Note report.