UK culls chickens as precaution against avian influenza
About 35,000 chickens are being culled at a farm in Norfolk, UK as a precaution against an outbreak of avian influenza.
Archives for April 26, 2006
Cartoning machines boasts modular design
Two new horizontal cartoning machines are designed in a modular construction, allowing food processors to rapidly change over to different formats.
Leading noodle maker to expand beverage business
Tingyi, manufacturer of China's leading instant noodle brand, MasterKong, said sales of its ready to drink beverages surged in 2005, and additional capacity being added this year will continue growth from this segment of its business.
Start small and early on RFID, report advises Wal-Mart suppliers
Start small, start early and anticipate changing technology in using radio frequency identification (RFID) is the advice from Zebra Technologies.
Cargill focuses on health following Degussa deal
Cargill is looking forward to exhibiting a range of new health-focused ingredients at next month's Vitafoods exhibition following its successful acquisition of Degussa Food Ingredients.
Concerns raised about use of butter flavorings by processors
Food companies face a growing chance of litigation from employees over concerns about the industry's use of diacetyl and butter flavorings, which have been linked to lung disease in workers.