Check weigher built for high speed lines
A high speed in-line check-weigher has all the technology to spew out data via a wireless connection while keeping track of up to 200 items per minute.
Archives for November 17, 2005
Kraft feels the pressure of rising energy and packaging costs
Kraft Foods has confirmed that it is increasing prices of many of its products in the United States by an average of 3.9 per cent because of rising energy and packaging costs caused by higher global oil prices.
Sara Lee announces sale of European branded apparel business
US bakery and international consumer goods manufacturer Sara Lee has announced the sale of its European branded apparel business as part of the company's bid to redefine its over-stretched product portfolio and turn around its financial fortunes.
FSA traffic lights system signals labelling dispute
The FSA's backing of a 'multiple traffic light' (MTL) labelling initiative comes a day after the UK food industry promised a voluntary guideline on daily amounts (GDA).
Wild acquisition strengthens European flavour position
Rudolf Wild's acquisition of a facility in Nauen should strengthen the German company's position in the lucrative European flavours market.
EU proposes to maintain producer price for tuna
The European Commission has tabled its annual proposal on guide prices for fresh and frozen fisheries products, indicating that the cost for tuna used in food processing will be maintained nextyear.
Selenium - slow start in functional foods
Emerging research suggests that selenium, a trace mineral, may have numerous health benefits but no-one is educating consumers about them.