Ingredients
FlexaPac has fruit packing ap-peel
The packing of netted citrus fruits into trays, crates and cartons has become fully automated with the launch of a tray-loading machine. The patented FlexaPac technology is in response to a request made by a food process troubleshooting consultant who wanted a system that would almost entirely eliminate product waste and increase netted fruit packing […]
Extended warehouse operation open for business
DHL Supply Chain and Unilever have opened their Scottish warehousing operation, marking the end of a 21-month project. The expanded automated high bay facility can now house more than 100,000 pallets, allowing DHL to hold Unilever UK & Ireland’s entire ambient foods line and homecare product range to be housed in a single location. The […]
Appetite for snack foods soars
New product activity in the global snack foods industry is defying worldwide economic problems, according to a market research analyst. Launch numbers recorded by Innova Market Insights showed a strong double-digit increase last year, with savory and salty snacks accounting for just under two-thirds of the total, and snack nuts and seeds the remainder. Asia […]
New system for in-line meat marination
A new system for in-line marinating of meat products has been launched. The system, known as ValueSpray, offers ‘quick and easy in-line marinating of bone-in frozen, fresh or processed meat’, says manufacturer Marel, and is designed to meet the increasing demand from retailers for marinated products such as steaks, fillets and burgers. “This latest addition […]
Good Whey to go
European whey manufacturer Volac has launched its own range of branded products. Trading under The Good Whey Company, Volac says it will be expanding understanding of the role of dietary protein in the maintenance of a lean body mass, and how this can help to maintain an active lifestyle. “Our consumer understanding is based on […]
Merry news for cherries
Growing awareness of the health benefits of cherries is putting them in the frame for ‘superfruit’ status, according to Innova Market Insights, as they are increasingly used in juices and juice drink blends. Although orange and apple still dominate globally, ahead of mango and grape, cherries featured in about seven per cent of the juice […]
Kitchen spend for Ulrick & Short
UK clean label ingredients firm Ulrick & Short has invested in new technical facilities and extended its development area. Based in West Yorkshire, the new test kitchen has been designed to deliver a more comprehensive and hands on experience for customers, and help fast-track development projects, and also solve any process problems more quickly than […]
Cargill expands sustainable cocoa scheme
Cargill’s cocoa & chocolate business – in cooperation with the Ghana Cocoa Board – is expanding its sustainable cocoa program with the launch of a four-year commitment to farmer training in Ghana. The training will be delivered in partnership with Ghanaian-licensed cocoa buying company Akuafo Adamfo and the non-governmental organization Solidaridad West Africa. The aim […]
Clint’s in charge of crumb control
A hitherto automation-defying process has finally been brought up to date with the development of a Mitsubishi Electric Solution. Clint Johnson, of Control Freaks, has developed a machine for producing biscuit crumbs, breakfast cereal and snack foods – replacing a labour intensive manual process with one that, he says, guarantees consistent results. “The basic process […]
FlavourCraft deal ‘perfect fit’ for Kerry
Kerry Ingredients & Flavours has confirmed that it has completed the acquisition of South African flavours company FlavourCraft for an undisclosed sum. Established in 1993, Durban-based FlavourCraft specialises in the design and manufacture of flavours for meats, soups, sauces, dressings and savoury snacks in the South African and sub-Saharan markets, particularly in Nigeria. “FlavourCraft and […]
New look for Yeo Valley
Yeo Valley, the British family-run dairy company, has unveiled a new look across its entire range and added a new premium line called Top Notch. The Yeo Valley range will feature a new logo and packaging design from early next month, with the new look designed to ‘illustrate the delicious Yeo Valley taste and reflect […]
Taking the heat out of chilli
Flavour firm Treatt has developed a new pepper ingredient to ‘enhance savoury flavours without adding the fiery sensation of chilli pepper’. Jalapeno Treattarome 9816 is a companion product to Habanero Treattarome 9815 but, like the natural fruit, it carries a greener, bell pepper-like note, differentiating it from the hot, tangy habanero chilli, says Treatt. “The […]
Seeds of success for EHL
Following a 20 per cent increase in sales in December last year, ingredients supplier EHL has announced that it’s planning further growth and company expansion, including a recruitment drive, product development and investment in new machinery at its head office in Stockport, Cheshire, UK. The supplier of conventional and organic ingredients to the UK food […]
Seacatch nets a new freezing system
A flexible in-line freezing system from Starfrost has boosted business at a major UK seafood production facility. Seacatch provides various production services to the seafood industry, including product freezing, poaching, grading, glazing, bandsawing, packing and labelling, and handles around 100 metric tonnes of seafood products per week for suppliers and blue chip clients. Seacatch recently […]