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Food company’s Polish preparations for future growth
OSI Food Solutions Poland has unveiled a new £20 million (€25m) production facility. The new building, in Ostroda, Poland, will house a state-of-the-art beef processing plant, replacing an older existing facility in the area. It will also help safeguard the roles of its 93 employees, says the firm. “It makes perfect sense to keep the […]
ISC appoints new president
The International Stevia Council (ISC) has this week elected a new leadership team, with Cargill’s Zanna McFerson taking the helm as president. “I am honoured to have been elected,” she says. “The ISC has accomplished a lot since its formation in 2010 and I expect stevia to continue to expand its role in food and […]
Food chain radioactivity report published
The level of man-made radioactivity to which people in the UK are exposed remained below the EU legal limit during 2011, according to the 10th Radioactivity in Food and the Environment (RIFE) annual report, published this week by the Food Standards Agency (FSA). The report combines results from the Agency’s monitoring programme with those of […]
Cargill extends cocoa programme
Cargill has officially extended its sustainable cocoa programme to South Sulawesi province, Indonesia. It’s an important step in developing sustainable cocoa production and increasing the yields of farmers in Indonesia, says the firm. “This launch in Indonesia builds on the ongoing success of Cargill’s activities to develop sustainable cocoa supply chains in Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon, […]
Dalli quits over fraud investigation
The EU commissioner for health, John Dalli, has resigned after an anti-fraud inquiry linked him to an attempt to influence tobacco legislation.
Warning over liquid nitrogen in drinks
Reports that liquid nitrogen may be being used in alcoholic drinks in the UK have prompted the Food Standards Agency to issue a warning about its dangers.
Report reveals ‘significant progress’ on packaging waste
The UK food and drink industry has made significant steps in reducing supply chain and packaging waste, according to results published today.
Kerry Group unveils technology and innovation centre plans
Kerry Group has announced the establishment of an ‘industry-leading’ global technology and innovation centre in Ireland to serve its global and regional customers in the EMEA region.
Muntons celebrates energy management accolade
Malt and malted ingredients manufacturer Muntons has become the first maltster in the world to gain the ISO50001 standard for Energy Management.
Univar reveals Domino distribution agreement
Global chemical distributor Univar has revealed that it’s entered into an agreement with Tate & Lyle Sugars – part of the same group as Domino Foods – to distribute a range of value-added functional ingredients across Europe.
Givaudan opens new production facility in Hungary
Fragrance and flavour company Givaudan has officially opened its new manufacturing facility dedicated to savoury flavours in Makó, Hungary.
Setting the meatballs rolling
A new Carnitech line is to be installed at one of Scotland’s premier food processors, following an announcement that Baxters is to introduce a new meatball preparation system.
Tetra Pak cracks on with coconut research
Tetra Pak has completed a £33 million (€42m) investment to upgrade and expand its operations in Singapore, including a state-of the art new building and Coconut Knowledge Centre. The investment, says Tetra Pak, is designed to meet customer needs across the growing Southeast Asian market and to improve the company’s competitiveness in other parts of […]
Pizza chain goes gluten-free
Restaurant chain Pizza Hut has revealed that, from this month, gluten-free pizza will be on the menu at all of its UK branches. The pizzas, on special square-shaped bases, have been developed in close association with Coeliac UK. A full range of toppings is also available thanks to gluten-free reformulation of key products.