Tesco drivers take Eddie Stobart row to Westminster
Distribution drivers for Tesco, locked in a row with distribution firm Eddie Stobart, are to take their grievances to Westminster today (October 31).
Archives for October 31, 2012
Global clean-up
The clean-label road isn't an easy one for manufacturers to take, but Ingredion's Aaron Edwards says it will reap financial rewards, reports Gary Scattergood
Grass roots
The Emerald Isle's green and natural lands form the roots of its plans to become a world-leading exporter of sustainable food and drink, reports Lorraine Mullaney
Faster more consistent weighing
Adams Foods has achieved consistent weighing accuracy at higher speeds than manual labelling by implementing 16 Marel OCM9500 box labellers on its packing line.
Going online
Laurence Gibbons hears the arguments in favour of replacing paper-based systems with online ones
Premier Foods ‘most likely’ to sell Hovis to foreign firm
The most likely buyer for Premier Foods’ bread brand Hovis will be a foreign firm, according to an industry expert.
John West rolls out global data management
Global seafood processor MW Brands, which owns the John West range of fish and seafood products, has placed a contract with UK-based data management systems specialist Applied Principle for its data collection systems. The project is being carried out in...
Invisible helpers
They rarely appear on labels, but enzymes can produce very visible results for product developers. Lynda Searby reports
Slice of the action
Poole's Pies of Wigan is determined to make a major splash, reports Gary Scattergood
Lighter olive jar can take the heat
The largest size Thermic Ultra retortable barrier jar from RPC Containers Corby - the 3.8l American gallon - has proved the ideal packing solution for olive supplier Aceitunas del Guadalquivir, based in Seville, Spain.
From fish waste to yeast
A Norwegian government initiative is investigating the commercial viability of extracting peptones from marine by-products and developing them for use in the production of high-value nutrition products.
Mussel meat extract makes for more joint mobility
A University of Queensland clinical study claims to have proved that the green lipped mussel extract GlycOmega Plus, made by Aroma (NZ), has anti-inflammatory properties in humans suffering from osteoarthritis of the knees.
On good terms
Defining 'sustainability' is hard enough, but what about making the term a reality? Paul Gander reports
Get ready for the new board tray
Planned in-store trials of a new board tray design will show how the material can support differentiation and growth in the ready meals market, according to supplier Meadwestvaco (MWV).
One-stop ingredients shop
As Frankfurt prepares to host Health Ingredients Europe, Gary Scattergood rounds up some of the show's highlights
Court's first health claims verdict
The first EU Court of Justice (ECJ) ruling on the nutrition and health claims regulation (NHCR) is likely to see more labelling statements fall under the scope of the rules, warned a legal expert.
Portion-controlled snacks cross categories
A new portion-controlled snack brand has been launched across categories in the UK.
Rising food inflation to apply pressure to industry margins
Food inflation is set to rise, despite a slight dip reported in the consumer price index (CPI) in September, analysts have warned.
Manufacturers must invest in food production in developing markets
Manufacturers need to invest in overseas production facilities to avoid missing out on burgeoning food retail sales worth trillions of dollars in emerging markets, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU).
Mainstream muscle
Protein supplementation is no longer the preserve of the bodybuilding beefcakes, reports Michelle Knott
It turns to gel in the stomach to help suppress hunger
A modified texturising ingredient that turns into a gel in the stomach could help suppress appetites, research has discovered.
Are cake pops the new cup cakes?
A US-themed stand at a London Coffee Festival inspired a Welsh bakery to launch US-style chocolate cake pops for the UK's coffee shops and retail outlets.
Danish meat grinding solution comes to UK
Interfood Technology is introducing a Danish meat grinder to the UK.
Greencore says business as normal – despite Superstorm Sandy
It was business as normal for Greencore’s US production plant at Newburyport, Massachusetts on Monday morning (October 29) – with some concessions to safety – while the worst storm in living memory bore down on the country’s lower eastern seaboard.
Small seed is a beautiful weighing challenge
A South African seed company has installed an Ishida 'Lilliput' multihead weigher to increase capacity and provide greater control over pack fill accuracy.
Investment rises in labelling and printing kit
Food and drink manufacturers are increasing their investment in printing and labelling equipment, according to supplier Domino, which recently reported sales growth of over 30% for 2011.
EFSA tastes success with flavourings list
No news is good news. Unless you're a journalist. That was the conclusion of a conversation I had with a leading lawyer when discussing the European Union's (EU) list of 2,500 approved flavourings for the food and drink industry.
Trust in politicians and supermarkets is low
Trust is very much in the news at the moment - or should I say lack of it. People don't trust politicians. They don't trust business either.
2,500 flavours placed on EU's approved list
The EU has published its approved list of more than 2,500 flavourings for the food and drink sector.
Good baked spuds now in small packages
Small is beautiful when it comes to feeding kids, says Yorkshire-based Bannisters' Farm, which has brought a range of smaller frozen ready-baked potatoes to market.