Food firm reaps benefits of enterprise software
Private-label food manufacturer Berner Foods has increased efficiency, visibility and productivity as a result of installing enterprise software.
Archives for November 15, 2004
Unilever closes facility as part of regional outsourcing plan
Unilever Philippines has said that it will shut down its Las Piñas food production plant as part of moves to increase regional efficiencies through outsourcing.
Huhtamaki launches single-use biodegrable packaging
Finnish packaging giant Huhtamaki has launched a complete range of single-use cold drink cups, plates, containers and cutlery based on renewable raw materials.
Poor UK wheat quality raises millers' costs
Rising prices and transport costs are looming for UK millers and bakers as final results on the rain-drenched UK grain harvest confirm that yields are up but quality is at its lowest for 10 years in some regions, reports Chris Mercer.
Low-carb disaster hits American Italian Pasta
Crumbling pasta sales and failed low-carb product launches have plunged America's leading dried pasta maker into the red for its fourth quarter and left the company barely breaking even for the year, writes Chris Mercer .
Traceability revolution a golden opportunity
The drive towards complete supply chain traceability is putting incredible pressure on food manufacturers, especially private-label processors. But one industry expert believes that the industry must view this revolution as a golden opportunity to...
Quest launches new dairy ingredients system
Innovation pushed from flavour firms operating in this competitive sector brings food developers new opportunities to improve the final product as ICI flavour subsidiary Quest International, streamlined in May this year through the spin off of its...