The countdown begins to new food allergen labelling rules in Europe
that herald an end to the 20 year old '25 per cent' rule. Taken
together with escalating incidences of food allergies, new
opportunities have arisen in...
A new concept, described by the manufacturer as the 'missing link'
between ERP systems and shop-floor data collection systems, is soon
to be launched. Will the technology be able to help the meat
industry achieve complete...
A US manufacturer of frozen and refrigerated products has installed
a software system designed to optimise its production processes.
Food manufacturers are increasingly looking to IT as a means of
getting their products out of the...
Food producers in the US are unlikely to be happy with the new
traceability regime in the EU. The NFPA argues that the regulations
represent a serious barrier to international trade, writes
Anthony Fletcher.
A high frequency metal detector designed to offer food
manufacturers and packers heightened sensitivity for non-ferrous
and stainless steel metals has been launched. Pure, high resistance
non-ferrous and stainless steel metals have...
Technology group 3M has launched a new version of its 3M Integrated
Packaging Tool. The software is designed to enable food
manufacturers to integrate electronic records and facilitate
adherence to new legislative requirements on...
The Ukraine region of Odessa has reported a 35.7 per cent growth in
food production in 2003. This is partly due to the influx of major
global food manufacturers to the country - Heinz for example has
become a major manufacturer of...
Management solutions provider BridgePoint has developed iPlex
Vendor Process Management (iPlex VPM) software to help food
processors achieve increased efficiency in their plant operations.
The company argues that the growth in outsourced...
A novel source of omega-3 fatty acids, seeds from the South
American plant chia, could soon reach the European market after a
UK scientific panel concludes the ingredient is safe for
consumption.
US technology firm Franwell has developed a new partnership with
the University of Florida's Center for Food Distribution and
Packaging. The partnership was formed to develop the requirements
for using Radio-Frequency Identification...
In the same week that the US food watchdog releases new findings on
the presence of acrylamide, the probable human carcinogen, in
processed food products, the American Chemical society will
dedicate an entire symposium to this sensitive...
Ready-to-go food products continue to meet the needs of the UK
consumer, say market analysts Mintel, reflecting current
growth trends in the food industry and confirming the future
direction for food manufacturers playing to the UK...
A sealing hot melt adhesive has been developed that can be applied
at only 90°C. Combine this with automated equipment and you have a
safer, more efficient plant, claims National Starch, one the
hundreds of companies eager to unveil...
As food manufacturers and ingredients suppliers work towards tough
new rules on the labelling of food allergens, Europe's risk
assessment body concludes that current scientific evidence is
'insufficient to establish an intake...
Faced with dramatic growth in its speciality bread and quiche
business, British food group Giles Foods has been obliged to step
up its back office operations to ensure that customer service
levels keep pace with the rapid rate of...
A bakery in the UK, which operates its own wheat growingprogram in
Canada, has installed an 'end-to-end' approach to quality
management that starts in the field and ends the bakery door. The
company is using software installed...
End-to-end traceability is like the table stakes in a poker game -
if you don't have it, you won't stay in the game, argues an
industry expert. This new way of thinking could have a significant
impact on food production,...
Food processors are increasingly turning to customised emulsifiers
to improve efficiency and overall outcome, according to market
analyst Frost & Sullivan. The growth in this market has been
boosted by the rapid growth of the...
Retailers and food manufacturers are working more closely than ever
to create products designed for contemporary lifestyles, based on
the latest technology. This has resulted in an explosion in the
market for ready to eat meals, a...
Freezing and cooling tunnels that use liquid nitrogen and carbon
dioxide have been used in the food industry for decades. But
according to Linde's marketing manager for freezing and cooling,
Derrick Norvill, his company has come...
European food manufacturers starting to get to grips with incoming
rules on food allergen labelling in the EU block face similar
adjustments in the US as the Senate clears new allergen laws this
week, writes Lindsey Partos.
Wheat, corn and soybean prices will remain high for much of 2004,
warns the US agency Fitch Ratings, with the industry likely to see
a continual shifting of higher ingredients costs onto the food
manufacturer. But tough negotiations...
A dual ovenable tray designed for the frozen and chilled ready
meals market, has been launched in the UK by Danish packaging firm
Hartmann. The
unique selling point of the product is that it remains cool to
touch from the time...
A new thermoplastic alloy, designed for use in large retort
packaging sterilisation trays, could help improve the productivity
for food processors, according to manufacturer GE Advanced
Materials. Noryl PPX 615 resin - an alloy of...
The largest sugar producer in Europe Südzucker has divested all
shares in the Spanish food group Ebro Puleva through the group's
subsidiary Saint Louis Sucre, providing it with breathing space to
concentrate on speciality ingredients.
UK ingredients and additives supplier S. Black has extended its
flavour range for Irish and UK food businesses announcing a new
distribution deal with private Swiss company Firmenich.
The EU could be about to consider legislation that would make the
down-chilling of some ambient food products during transportation
compulsory. Such a move would be eagerly supported by gas and
equipment suppliers, who believe that...
Driving hard into value added ingredients has paid off for Irish
food group Kerry as the company faces off tougher currency exposure
in 2003 to see a steady rise in sales and operating profit.
European bottom line benefits from greater...
A UK industry body is warning that eggs imported from Spain could
be increasing the risk of spreading Salmonella food poisoning for
food processors and caterers.
The market for functional food products has grown steadily for
several years now, focusing primarily on the dairy sector. But
other sectors of the food industry, such as bakery and snacks, are
beginning to see more functional products...
This year's Foodex Meatex exhibition - which the organisers believe
could be the most successful yet - promises to showcase the latest
innovations in meat processing. A quick look at a couple of planned
product launches suggests...
Meat processors, along with food retailers and wholesalers in the
US, have agreed to draw up a programme to provide consumers country
of origin information. The group believes this will prove cheaper
and more workable than the proposed...
Potatoes with low levels of reducing sugars could be the answer to
fighting the formation of the potentially carcinogenic compound
acrylamide in foods.
Dutch food processing group Fri-jado is soon to release its newest
and most technologically advanced oven, the Multisserie, catering
for the bakery and meat industries.
Leading Japanese emulsifier supplier Riken Vitamin is set to boost
production at its subsidiary in Malaysia with the opening of a new
plant this week. High hopes to increase market share.
Tyson Foods has said that the ongoing restructuring of its North
American meat processing operations is likely to result in a number
of job losses. The group is to close two of its North American
operations in a bid to improve long-term...
The European food and drink industry registered slight growth in
2002, according to a recent report from the Confederation of the
food and drink industries of the EU (CIAA). The findings are
contained in the recently published "Data...
Snack and convenience food consumption plays a dominant role inthe
eating habits of almost half of British consumers, according tonew
research published by Teagasc. And Irish food companies should be
cashing in.
Quality Assurance International, a global leader in certification
services, has launched a new Food Security Programme in response to
new requirements laid down by the FDA's bioterrorism regulations.
Coconuts are commonly associated with the exotic and tropical
terrains of the Carribean. Recently however, a food technology
group in the UK have developed a new baked coconut flavouring,
which the company claims will guarantee 100...
The European Commission has put forward revised regulations on
materials that come into contact with food. Among the proposed
changes is a more modern approach to the principle that packaging
materials should not interact with the...
Balchem Encapsulates has launched three microencapsulated forms of
potassium targeted at the food industry. The company believes that
the products represent a breakthough in food processing.
A new range of children's snacks has been launched by award winning
children's food manufacturer Organix Goodies. The new array of 11
organic snacks comes with a 'No Junk Promise' to parents.
The UK government announced this week that food manufacturers could
be forced to label food as 'high in salt' if they fail to
make significant progress in reducing the amount in their products.
A statement on the 10 Downing...
UK supplier of oriental chilled ready meals, Kwoks Foods, has
launched a new product range for one of the UK's largest
supermarkets. The new Asda range of Thai food has already launched
in one trial store, with another planned...
FMC FoodTech subsidiary Stein is launching the newest addition to
its line of XL Series Breading Applicators today at the AMI
International Meat, Poultry & Seafood Convention and
Exposition. The event, part of Worldwide Food Expo...
Texture analysis is a growing dynamic discipline within the food
processing sector. A range of new cutting-edge technology will be
undoubtedly be unveiled at the forthcoming Fi Europe show, and the
EU is currently funding an investigation...
More evidence revealing the efficacy of HACCP systems in the battle
for food safety comes from figures released this week by the US
department of agriculture that show a 25 per cent dive in Listeria
samples in the past year, and a...
Food processors and packaging companies still have reason for
concern following the publication of a risk assessment by the
European Food Safety Authority advising on the migration of
semicarbazide (SEM) from packaging into foods....
