News & Analysis on the Bakery and Snacks Industries
Strahman Valves of the US has expanded its product line and increased its presence in Europe with the acquisition of MG Process Valves. Both companies market a range of valves for the food and beverage processing industries.
Ministers in the EU recently blocked a move by biotech giant Monsanto to launch a GM corn onto the market but finding a favourable response in less cynical countries the firm said yesterday that Argentina had given the green light.
The drive towards achieving better energy efficiency in UK manufacturing was given fresh impetus this week following the latest government spending review, writes Anthony Fletcher.
ADT Security Services has developed an RFID concept aimed at providing manufacturers with an upgradeable solution for meeting the January 2005 implementation goals set by Wal-Mart and other leading retailers.
Long-awaited changes to Europe's heavily subsidised sugar regime are on the way after the European Commission tabled a new set of rules that could lead to cheaper sugar ingredients, writes Lindsey Partos.