New candy concepts for fibre intake
Beneo has recently developed two new sugar-free confectionery concepts: 'Dessert Candy' and 'Candy in Candy'.
Archives for January 2, 2013
New clean-label starches 'ideal' for dairy goods
Ingredion has launched a new range of clean-label starches which, it claims, has "the highest ever process tolerance". This means they can be used in a wider range of products than ever before.
New plan to attract youngsters into food and farming
The government has launched a new plan to attract more young people into the food and farming industries.
At last: power to fine supermarkets
Responding to widespread calls, the government has announced that the watchdog proposed to police the Groceries Supply Code of Practice will have the teeth to fine supermarkets that abuse power.
Tasty tradition
Heritage and quality are key, Stilton boss Billy Kevan tells Gary Scattergood
The Fabulous Bakin' Boys wear the Bounce Back Crown
Oxfordshire bakery The Fabulous Bakin' Boys won top honours in the Great British Bounce Back competition, thanks to an innovative automation solution featuring packaging robots from Spain.
Improved data logging makes diagnostics easy
Mitsubishi says its new L Series programmable logic controller (PLC) offers increased functionality, ease of expansion and a user-centric design inspired by the FX micro PLC.
GM salmon step closer to US dinner plates
Genetically modified (GM) salmon moved a step closer to US, and possibly European, dinner plates last month with the publication of a favourable environmental assessment from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Enzyme cuts the cost of wheat
Flour improving specialist Mühlenchemie's new enzyme compound Pastazym Plus has been designed to enhance the quality of pasta and deliver cost savings - irrespective of wheat quality.
Watch out for the changing of the guard
A spate of injuries has been reported over the past few months. Most of these were the result of unguarded or poorly guarded food processing and food packaging machinery.
Dream player
Gary Frank's dream of donuts took the Fabulous Bakin' Boy on a multi-million pound journey. Mike Stones reports
Cult classics
Lynda Searby goes back to the future to explore the retro confectionery revival
Biopsy for bioplastics
Can we afford to use bioplastics in our packaging? Can we afford not to use them? The debate is producing plenty of heat, reports Paul Gander
Stop the slide
With the Health and Safety Executive facing cuts to its budget, what will be the impact on the industry's safety record? Asks Paul Gander
Tate & Lyle to invest £30M in ingredients
Tate & Lyle has launched a £30M venture capital fund to help develop new ingredients and boost small start-up firms.
Eco-friendly dairy processing
DuPont says its enzyme FoodPro Cleanline enables manufacturers of ultra-high temperature (UHT) milk products to increase their processing capacity, cut costs and benefit the environment.
Budget row stalls EU farming reforms
Reform of the EU's Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) is unlikely to happen for at least another two years because MEPs and the European Commission (EC) are struggling to agree on the budget, it has emerged.
New way to handle and collate fixed-count or fixed-weight packs
Marel has launched new handling and collation systems for fixed-count or fixed-weight packs. The TG9 tray grader and TD9 tray diverter grade product trays to collate fixed count, fixed weight or a combination of fixed count and weight boxes of packs with...
Greencore completes sale of Minsterley facility to Müller
Chilled foods manufacturer Greencore has completed the sale of its Minsterley desserts business to Müller Dairy.
Exclusive
DEFRA boss: My three food industry resolutions for 2013
Secretary of state at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Owen Paterson has outlined his three New Year’s resolutions for the food industry. In this exclusive article for FoodManufacture.co.uk, Paterson reflects on what he will do in...
Food manufacturers warned of 40,000 illegal pigs/hour
Food manufacturers and shoppers have been warned about a tide of meat and meat products produced from 40,000 illegally produced pigs an hour entering the European food chain, after the EU outlawed sow stalls yesterday (January 1).
Fish handling option in the bag
Fresh fish is often perceived by consumers as difficult to handle and prepare. Now, shoppers at Morrisons 500 fish counters have a new option that makes it easy to store, cook and clean up after fresh fish, with new taste ideas too.
Fibre facts are more important than calories for consumers
Consumers are increasingly considering fibre intake to be more important than calorie counting - especially in the UK - according to research commissioned by international food group Beneo.
New membrane promises longer, fresher shelf-life
Waitrose is soon to follow the lead of Marks & Spencer (M&S) and Tesco. The latter two were the first UK retailer to adopt the use of a proven ethylene remover insert in their packs of fresh produce.
Saucy new stabilisers make freezable ketchup
Hydrosol's new stabilising systems enable deli food manufacturers to produce freezable inexpensive ketchup and spicy sauces.
Food science and technology webinar separates fact from fiction
Separating food science from food fiction is the aim of a free live webinar to be staged on Thursday, January 24, 2013. FoodManufacture.co.uk has teamed up with the Institute of Food Science & Technology (IFST) to help move the debate about challenging...
It's country of origin labelling exam time
In 2013 food labelling will again be a major preoccupation. But country of origin labelling (COOL) will not play a part. Anyone who thought they might have understood the implications will have a rude awakening if they see the European Commission (EC)...
It's showtime for integrated packaging lines
Multivac will be displaying a range of integrated packaging lines at this May's IFFA show in Frankfurt.