United Biscuits fined after mixing machine accident
Global snack giant United Biscuits was fined £10,000 last week by the UK’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE) after a worker had two fingers sliced off by a mixing machine.
Archives for August 2, 2010
New microwave spectrometer brings in-line excellence to processing
A new in-line guided microwave spectrometer cuts costs and downtime, while boosting the speed and accuracy of measuring a raft of key food product properties, said Thermo Fisher Scientific.
Amcor completes Ball Plastics takeover
Amcor said it has completed its US$280m acquisition of Ball Plastics Packaging Americas yesterday (2 Aug).
Special Edition - Plant Efficiency
EMS offers food processors benefits and challenges
Environmental management systems (EMS) can be a good tool for food processors looking to achieve the twin goals of improved productivity and corporate responsibility.