EU research to extend food shelf-life and cut waste
The shelf-life of fresh produce sold in modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) could be substantially extended if a £3.15M EU-funded research project proves successful.
Archives for May 31, 2012
Premier Foods' boss elected chairman of Federation of Bakers
The newly-elected chairman of the Federation of Bakers is Paul Molyneux, Premier Foods’ divisional technical director.
Premier Foods appoints new chairman
Premier Foods’ former chairman Ronnie Bell, who stepped down today (June 1), has been replaced by senior independent director, David Beever.
Warning: there's a whistleblower nearby
Where do you stand on whistle blowing? Is it the brave David standing up against Goliath to report something that is essentially wrong? Or is it more to do with the aggrieved employee with an axe to grind who just wants to get his revenge on his line...
Food safety watchdog welcomes whistleblowers
Employees are being encouraged to spill the beans on food manufacturers that are jeopardising food safety by cutting corners in these cash-strapped times.
Nestlé's £35M factory is now up and running
Nestlé Waters has started production at its new £35M factory at Waterswallows in Buxton.
Young’s Seafood to sell Cromer crab in August
Young’s Seafood has confirmed that it will put the Cromer crab factory up for sale in August once production has been moved to Grimsby.
Pressure builds to agree EU food allergen action levels
Momentum is building to agree EU allergen management action levels that firms could use within their operations and for labelling purposes, according to Food and Drink Federation (FDF) experts.
Symington’s buyout could signal Premier Foods bid
Packaged grocery business Symington’s has undergone a management buyout, which follows press reports that the firm has plans to buy certain Premier Foods brands, including Angel Delight.
Think like criminals to beat food fraud, scientists told
Food technologists should start thinking like criminals, if they are to identify illegal activities in their supply chains that could lead to serious food safety incidents, a risk management expert has suggested.