Stork, a Netherlands-based manufacturer of food processing
equipment, is in discussions about a possible sale of the company
to a private equity company.
A matrix of sucrose, gelatin and gum Arabic can successfully
encapsulate citrus flavours, and offer potential as a cheaper
alternative to pure gum Arabic for the process.
Vitiva is introducing a new variant of its Inolens rosemary extract
aimed at boosting stability of carotenoids and other natural
colourings, without the need for synthetic preservatives.
Wild has acquired an Italy-based machine manufacturer and plans to
leverage the purchase by developing a new plant for the aseptic
filling of spouted pouches.
COLOGNE, Germany: The food industry's latest technology and
machinery are on display beginning today in this city straddling
the Rhine, with equipment suppliers targeting convenience foods and
aseptic packaging as growth areas.
A new study indicates that processors must chose the toughest
packaging they can find for their frozen food products if they hope
to retain brand loyalty.
Freezing and thawing tests indicate that coated unbleached kraft
paperboard packaging for the food industry stands up better than
other products, Graphic Packaging claims.
"Shake your money maker" might be the new refrain food processors
are singing in the future if a UK company's quick sterilisation
technology becomes the new standard for treating cannedproducts.
Heinz is the latest company reporting continuing sales weakness in
western Europe, with the US multinational's first quarter results
in the region damaged by falling demand for its frozen and seafood
products.
UK-based freezing specialist Asymptote has discovered a technique
to prevent unsightly sugar bloom from spoiling food products and
manufacturers' profits, writes Anthony Fletcher.
A scientific breakthrough from freezing specialist Asymptote has
been granted a European patent, opening the door to the
multi-billion pound frozen food market, writes Anthony
Fletcher.
A US company that manufactures and markets preservative
technologies has unveiled a new natural preservative designed for
orange and other fruit drinks.
Xi'An Green Freeze Dried Product is a small China company producing
freeze dried ingredients. Having built up its business entirely
from exports it is now eyeing the Eastern European market, but the
domestic market is still some...
A review to help chilled and frozen food companies to identify and
potentially exploit new technologies for the rapid cooling of foods
has been launched.
Food research company Preservation Sciences has settled its patent
infringement lawsuit with rival company Preservation Products
(PPLLC). The settlement specifically acknowledges that the
company's NuPreserv 2000 (a preservative...
The Classica Group believes it has successfully demonstrated the
effectiveness of its microwave pasteurisation technology for
extending the shelf life of packaged fresh waffles and french
toast.
Reflecting changing consumer demands for food with extended shelf
life, a recent study by the Business Communications Company reveals
that the food preservation industry in the US is set to top $250
billion by 2008.
A survey of Spanish consumers shows that most believe the quality
and safety of food and drink products is high - and that trust in a
brand or a retailer is one of the key factors when it comes to
choosing what to buy.
Swedish-based Frigoscandia Equipment, which provides freezing
technology for the food processing industry, has launched a new
spiral freezer line at the IPA exhibition taking place in Paris
this week.
FMC Technologies, the global provider of energy processing and
production systems for a number of industries including the food
industry, has reported solid third quarter 2002 sales of $525.4
million (€538.6m) for the group as a whole,...
A UK independent body of experts created to advise authorities on
matters relating to novel foods and novel food processes will hold
an open meeting in November providing the public with a forum to
discuss, among other subjects, genetically...
Macrae Food Group, the Scotland-based frozen foods processor, has
made final moves to buy up the two processing plants from the
beleaguered Fisher Foods.