Pilgrim's Pride confident of better-than-expected 2005
Poultry processor Pilgrim's Pride has announced that it will earn more than it thought in the first fiscal quarter of 2005 because of cheaper feed costs.
Archives for January 11, 2005
Rademaker rolls out new flexible ovens
A new line of ovens from Dutch equipment specialists Rademaker Den Boer promises to save bakers time and money by using the most up-to-date technology available to embrace the growing trend towards modular systems, writes Chris Mercer.
Proseal targets ready meal sector with speedy tray sealer
Heat-sealing solutions supplier Proseal has developed a new method to speed up and simplify tool changes across its range of tray sealers, a move designed to save manufacturers time and money.
Orkla acquires controlling interest in metals giant Elkem
Norwegian group Orkla has boosted its ownership in metals maker Elkem to over 50 per cent and launched a takeover bid for the rest, writes Anthony Fletcher.
UK firm installs double-knifed cheese tower
UK-based The Cheese Company has invested in a cheese tower capable of a throughput of up to seven tonnes per hour - something that the manufacturer claims is a first for the industry.