OneStep extended to UHT milk from powder
Tetra Pak has extended its OneStep processing technology to allow for ultra-high temperature (UHT) milk production from powder. The previous model was only available for the production from raw milk.
Archives for January 29, 2016
Maintenance cuts cause big damage
Too many food and drink manufacturers have cut back on the resources they devote to equipment maintenance in order to reduce costs and this could be hitting their productivity, according to one of the UK’s leading drives and controls manufacturers.
Take advantage of investment allowances
Manufacturers should take advantage of their annual investment allowance (AIA) – which changed with effect from the beginning of this year – to invest in new capital equipment to add value to their businesses while raising production efficiency, the...
Buyer wanted for cider mill facing closure
Unite the union is seeking buyers to save the Shepton Mallet Cider Mill, as a mass meeting of workers takes place today (January 29).
Bottling comes out of the blocks
Krones subsidiary Kosme, based in Italy, has unveiled a ‘block configuration’ bottling line called the 3Bloc, which comes in two different variants for polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and high density polyethylene (HDPE) containers.
Dairy-free coconut ‘rebel’ entrepreneur wins everywoman award
Dairy-free coconut milk entrepreneur Tamara Arbib has won the inaugrural NatWest everywoman brand of the future award.
New test lab for tubular transfer
Materials handling specialist Flexicon has built a new test laboratory for Flexi-Disc tubular cable conveyors and integrated bulk handling equipment, allowing its customers to tailor systems to their particular needs.
Glass bottle range to launch at packaging show
Creative packaging specialist Aegg will be launching its new glass bottle product range at the Packaging Innovations show, which takes place at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham from February 24–25.
Web-based salad monitoring: from field to factory
Swiss-based convenience salads producer Eisberg group is using a web-based software system to help provide end-to-end quality management while monitoring products to ensure they are delivered as fresh as possible.
Composite bag for chilled and frozen
Swedish start-up company iFoodbag has signed a global production agreement with packaging specialist Mondi to enable easy online shopping for temperature-controlled goods.
New sheeting technology for snacks
A new sheeting technology for making crackers and other snacks that are cut from a sheet of dough before being baked or fried, has been introduced by Baker Perkins.
Four tips on avoiding new tougher food safety fines
Food and drink manufacturers have been given four top tips on how to avoid tougher fines for safety offences, as new sentencing guidelines take effect on Monday (February 1).
HE Stringer in AA+ grading factory audit success
HE Stringer Flavours has become the first UK manufacturer to be given an AA+ grade certification on an unannounced factory audit under the British Retail Consortium’s (BRC) Global Food Safety Standard issue 7.
Food industry bosses want UK to stay in EU
The big beasts of industry are starting to nail their colours to the mast as we move towards a referendum on the UK’s continuing membership of the EU.
Glanbia to provide suppliers with €35.6M support
Glanbia Co-operative Society has pledged to provide its suppliers with €35.6M worth of support this year.
Brewing giant AB InBev to add calorie labels to its beers
AB InBev UK has responded to the call for calorie labelling on alcohol by pledging to provide full ingredient and nutritional information on all of its beers.
Britvic and AG Barr both score growth
Beverage manufacturers Britvic and AG Barr have both reported revenue growth over the “competitive” festive period.
FSA board calls for more ‘pace’ on rare burger advice
The rising popularity of rare burgers in the UK continues to worry food safety experts who fear that, unless proper controls are introduced on their sale in UK restaurants and their consumption at home, it will inevitably lead to more food poisoning...
Rotating magnets to remove metal contaminants
The Hydrohansu-type rotating clean-flow magnet has been developed by Dutch company Goudsmit Magnetic Systems in collaboration with leading food...
CAD system optimises conveyor plant integration
To meet today’s materials handling challenges, including demand for bespoke conveyors and increased speed of operation, UPM Conveyors has invested £50,000 in a 3D computer-aided design (CAD) system to assist it in optimising equipment layout.
Simpsons Foods consulting with staff over 100 jobs
Pudding manufacturer and food packaging firm Simpsons Ready Foods has entered a period of consultation about up to 100 employees’ jobs that are at risk, the firm has confirmed.
2 Sisters ‘forges partnership with Aldi and Lidl’
2 Sisters Food Group has forged key partnerships with limited range discounters, said grocery think tank IGD, as the firm recruits 200 staff for its new Derby factory.