Rising demand for ancient grains
For many years now, the ‘ancient grain’ has been expected to take Europe by storm. Nicholas Robinson discovers what’s been happening
Archives for November 19, 2014
Warehouse automation in stages
The historic reluctance of third-party logistics providers (3PLs) to invest in warehouse automation is changing as technological advances enable a flexible, staged introduction which allows costs to be controlled, claimed the boss of one forklift truck...
In search of the right bite
Nutrition and health specialist DuPont says its Dansico ingredients range provides bakers with the solution to longer-lasting crispiness in bake-off bread.
Moy Park stock market flotation confirmed for 2015
Moy Park shares will be sold on the stock market for the first time next year, owner Marfrig Global Foods has confirmed in results for its third financial quarter (Q3).
‘Secret’ snacking contributes to obesity crisis
Weight watchers are ruining their diets by giving in to the multitude of tempting snack foods available to them, which is making them feel guilty and emotional.
Food manufacturing Oscars unveiled tomorrow
There’s just one day to go until our James Bond-themed Food and Drink Manufacturing Excellence Awards (FMEAs) in central London.
Three-year-old joins Primula’s cheese board
A three-year-old girl has been appointed to Primula’s ‘Cheese Board of Directors’ after entering a winning recipe into the firm’s competition.
Elliott calls for food analysts to unite to fight fraud
Discussions are underway to boost the power of local authority public analysts in a bid to fight food fraud, according to professor Chris Elliott, author of the prominent review into ‘horsegate’.
Nutritional policies and guidance labels ‘failing’
Nutritional policies and front-of-pack guidance on food products are failing to improve public health and curb the UK’s obesity epidemic, according to a leading expert.
Haribo faces GMB strike ballot
Haribo faces a GMB strike ballot, less than a week after the trade union announced that a similar vote at United Biscuits’ Jacob’s factory at Aintree had supported industrial action there.
2 Sisters Food Group hit by costs of £163.5M
Costs and charges of £163.5M increased 2 Sisters Food Group’s debts across the past full financial year, according to results just posted by parent company Boparan Holdings.
Sustainable palm oil milestone in sight for Unilever
Unilever will be able to guarantee 100% sustainable palm oil for its European food business by the end of this year, it has announced.
Greenvale’s Swancote ups output by 60%
A £2M investment is set to boost Greenvale’s Swancote potato processing site’s output further, following an increase by more than 60% in the past five years.
Better hygiene compliance for food packing-line robots
Robotics suppliers have made a strong case for food industry acceptance with a new generation of hygiene and washdown-compliant pick-and-place systems, but the jury is still out as to whether this will translate into new sales.
Southall firm pays the price for hazardous sweets
LB Enterprises faced legal costs of £604 after Ealing District Council’s food safety team seized 16.2kg of hazardous sweets at the premises of its supermarket Quality Foods.
Wensleydale Creamery invests £350k in expansion
Cheesemaker the Wensleydale Creamery has invested £350,000 in new equipment to expand into the burgeoning £90M blended cheese category.
Bird flu identified as H5N8 but Xmas turkey threat unclear
The outbreak of bird flu confirmed on the Yorkshire duck farm this week has been identified as the highly contagious stain H5N8, but it’s too early to gauge the threat to Christmas turkey and other poultry suppliers.
Nutritionist spurns ASA verdict on ad challenging white bread
A leading nutritionist has slammed the Advertising Standards Authority’s (ASA’s) decision not to ban a toothpaste ad for suggesting white bread contained sugar and could harm teeth.