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Signatrol expansion sees new engineering appointment
Due to an expanding order book, data logging specialists Signatrol limited has appointed a new electronic support technician. Mariusz Orjanik has joined the company working with engineering manager Nick Price and will be involved in assisting the engineering manager, production support, as well as customer and supplier liaison. Gloucestershire-based Signatrol manufactures and supplies a range of […]
Signatrol expansion sees new engineering appointment
Due to an expanding order book, data logging specialists Signatrol limited has appointed a new Electronic Support Technician.
Lorien makes key director appointment
Engineering design and project management specialist Lorien Engineering Solutions has promoted David Mallinson to its board as engineering director. David joins managing director Steve Slater, operations director Bill Treddenick, and directors Roy Klek and Steve Turner. Lorien Engineering, based at Centrum 100 in Burton-on-Trent, specialises in capital projects for food, brewing, drinks, life sciences, biotech […]
Lorien makes key director appointment
Engineering design and project management specialist Lorien Engineering Solutions has promoted David Mallinson to its board as engineering director.
IFST appoints new president
Maureen Edmondson OBE is the new president of the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST). Edmondson was invested as president during IFST’s annual general meeting on 12 March 2015. Of her appointment, Edmondson says, “I am truly honoured to be appointed president of IFST. A highly successful jubilee year has brought the institute into fresher focus. I […]
Scrapping of chief scientific advisor condemned
The presidents of four UK farming unions have criticised the decision by the European Commission to scrap the post of chief scientific advisor to the president. Professor Anne Glover, who has been in post since 2012, has confirmed she will be leaving the post at the end of January and the position will then cease […]
Slim Fruits gain listings
Slim Fruits, the healthier sweet, are due to hit even more UK shelves as Petty Wood becomes the new UK distributor for Ferndale Confectionary. Petty Wood has worked with world famous brands such as Weight Watchers, Werther’s Originals and Lavazza. Slim Fruit’s Luscious Peach Melba and Rhubarb & Strawberry pastilles have gained excellent growth following […]
Leatherhead appoints new head of business development & marketing
Leatherhead Food Research has appointed Alice Cadman as head of Business Development & Marketing. She has held a number of senior commercial and marketing roles at United Biscuits and spearheaded their Health & Nutrition programme, resulting in significant reformulations in the savoury snacks and biscuits categories and numerous industry awards for United Biscuits. Leatherhead Food […]
Mizkan Europe increases teams across portfolio
Mizkan Europe, the worlds’ largest sushi vinegar supplier who recently acquired Branston Pickle, Haywards and Sarson’s, has made five key appointments across its marketing, product development, manufacturing and operations departments. Suzanne Dover will be taking charge of product development at Mizkan as head of NPD, while Kate Charman and Kuniaki Tsukada will be managing the […]
Hygiene Expert Joins SOFHT As Technical Director
Dr Karen Middleton-Gell, Processed Food Sector Specialist at Diversey Sealed Air who was appointed to the Board of the Society of Food Hygiene and Technology (SOFHT) has taken on the portfolio of Technical Director. Karen’s role will be to support the other SOFHT Directors on technical advice in order to help share best practice across […]
FDF issues angry response to labelling vote
The European Parliament has blocked changes to labelling that would have allowed new ‘percentage less’ claims on nutrition content, such as sugar, salt and fat – with MPs saying the new labels could have confused or misled consumers. “I am pleased that the European Parliament has defended the interests of health-conscious consumers, who need to […]
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JBT FoodTech consolidates UK operations
Food technology solutions JBT FoodTech, which acquired ovens and cookers’ manufacturer Double D Food Engineering last year, has revealed plans to consolidate its UK operations by combining its Bedford and Broxburn sites. The 40,000sq ft manufacturing site in Broxburn, Scotland, will become the headquarters for JBT FoodTech in the UK, housing manufacturing, sales and servicing […]
Key appointment for Martek
DHA omega-3 producer Martek Biosciences has appointed Dr Rob Winwood as director of scientific affairs in Europe and Asia. Based in the UK, Winwood will drive forward research into DHA and assume responsibility for regulatory issues and applications support. A specialist in macromolecular fermentation, Winwood brings over 25 years’ experience in the food industry to […]
Key scientific appointment for Martek
DHA omega-3 producer Martek Biosciences has appointed Dr Rob Winwood as director of scientific affairs in Europe and Asia. Based in the UK, Winwood will drive forward research into DHA and assume responsibility for regulatory issues and applications support.