Weetabix’s new supplier sourcing system to cut costs
Weetabix’s new online sourcing system will help guarantee it secures the best suppliers to drive down costs and deliver international expansion plans, claims the cereal producer.
Archives for November 14, 2013
Avure HPP system up and running at Hope Fresh
An operation specializing in high-pressure processing has installed its second Avure line at its fresh-food facility.
Could a turkey shortage fowl up holiday tables?
Top turkey producer Butterball reports that challenges with this year’s crop could keep fresh birds off of some Thanksgiving tables this year.
Gualapack opens factory in Costa Rica
Gualapack has opened a production facility in San Jose, Costa Rica to manufacture the complete Cheerpack DP range, a spouted stand up pouch.
EU sets new levels for acrylamide investigation
The European Union has set new levels for acrylamide in foods, above which companies and governments should investigate ways to cut the potential carcinogen.
COMMODITY REPORTS: AHDB
Wheat woes over? UK exports and lower prices to return
Two years on from the disastrous UK wheat harvest, wheat processors and bakers should see the market return to healthy yields and prices, according to a cereals analyst.
World’s first French fries vending machine
Beyondte Technology has created a French fries vending machine in Shenzhen, China.
“There is an urgent need for a fresh approach dealing with the EU’s immovable commitment to harmonise maximum levels for vitamins and minerals”
New research aims to end EU’s vitamin safety blockade
Just commissioned research aims to to help resolve the stalemate that exists in the EU over maximum permitted levels (MPLs) for vitamins and minerals with a novel approach.
Ingredients by Nature enters strategic partnership for food-grade nutritional yeast
Ingredients by Nature has entered into a strategic partnership with ICC Brazil and Angel Yeast Co. to supply food-grade nutritional yeast ingredients for the US supplement and nutritional foods market.