Training provider Alchemy has teamed up with protein processing equipment maker Bettcher Industries to create a program to train plant employees in best practices for operating power trimmers.
New dome seal valves for use in food processing can significantly cut costs compared with existing models, according to manufacturers James Walker Keaflex.
At least one UK poultry processor plans to cut capacity and farmers
are calling for higher payments as the industry is hit by bird flu
and cheaper imports.
How times change for the EU's poultry processing industry, which is
now looking on in horror as their markets melt away in the face of
an onslaught of publicity about avian flu.
Gastronome, the second largest poultry processor in France, is
working with packaging specialist Sealed Air Cryovac in order to
achieve increased shelf life and enhanced consumer appeal.
Following further reported outbreaks of avian flu in China, Vietnam
and Indonesia, the European Union has said that it will extend its
ban on importing poultry products from Asian countries until 15
December, leaving the regions poultry...
Hungarian company Master Good has become the first in the country
to establish an organic poultry processing plant, which will
largely serve the EU export market.
Glanbia Meats has won the 2003 Excellence Ireland National Hygiene
Award category for a record sixth time in recognition of
continuning high standards at its facilities.
