Wine industry lightens up 26 June 2008 CO2 emissions have been cut by over 28,000 tonnes, equivalent to taking more than 8,500 cars off the road, as a result of industry programme GlassRite Wine. More...
Growing success 26 June 2008 In an era when consumers are demanding high quality local food and environmental and ecological issues are at the forefront, Swedish company Nimo-KG is enjoying rapid expansion. More...
Environmental achievements for seafood and drinks June 2008 Two food and drink manufacturers have made it through to this year’s finals of the prestigious Business Commitment to the Environment (BCE) Environmental Leadership Awards. More...
PROCESSING NEWS: Premier Foods invests £1.3 million June 2008 ISG Jackson Special Projects has commenced work on a £1.3 million design and build project to increase food processing and warehouse capacity for Premier Foods at its Bury St Edmunds production facility. More...
PACKAGING NEWS: Gizmo gadget is a major breakthrough June 2008 RPC Bramlage -Wiko, part of the RPC Group, the European rigid plastics packaging manufacturer has launched a new gadget. It is a closure – called Gizmo – which instantly releases and mixes active ingredients at the point of use. More...
PROCESSING: Premier Foods invests £1.3 million 26 June 2008 ISG Jackson Special Projects has commenced work on a £1.3 million design and build project to increase food processing and warehouse capacity for Premier Foods at its Bury St Edmunds production facility. More...
Introducing high value kiwifruit extracts June 2008 VITAFOODS: Kiwifruit Extract Ventures, a leading kiwifruit grower and processor has launched a range of high potency kiwifruit compounds. More...
Looming crisis in meat supply chain June 2008
Red meat supplies are tightening across Europe and unless retailers desist from keeping prices artificially low, meat supply could be in danger. More...
A local story from giant Tesco April 2008
Acting globally and thinking locally has become a trademark of the largest super-market of the UK. More...
Joint campaign against bluetongue April 2008
With the end of the vector-free period and the threat of more cases of bluetongue, organisations from across all elements of the livestock sector have come together to launch a Joint campaign Against Bluetongue (JAB). More...
Push to buy African April 2008
International Development Minister, Gareth Thomas has called on major retailers to use their purchasing power to help developing countries. More...
Royal visit as Tate & Lyle celebrates 130 years April 2008
HM The Queen and the HRH The Duke of Edinburgh visited Tate & Lyle’s historic sugar refinery in Silvertown, London, to commemorate 130 years of sugar refining at the site. More...
Pig and poultry join ranks March 2008
For the first time, the 2008 British Pig and Poultry Fair will encompass all members of the supply chain with some significant changes and developments for the event, which will be held on 13-14 May at Stoneleigh Park. More...
Food trends fit and healthy for spring March 2008
The predictions for food and drink trends promise better health and happier taste buds according to Datamonitor’s Productscan Online research. More...
INGREDIENTS: Emulsion technology makes meat healthier March 2008
Dow Wolff Cellulosics recently introduced a new food system emulsion technology as a result of the work of its Food and Nutrition team. The new formulating process allows meat formulators to develop healthier products by reducing the overall fat content. More...
