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Campden BRI chosen to create a special ale for Parliament
Campden BRI has been chosen by the British Beer and Pubs Association (BBPA) to create a special limited-edition bottled beer for Parliament. The bottled beer will be given to members of the all-party parliamentary beer group by the BBPA at an event to be held at the Houses of Parliament to thank them for their […]
New citrus oils for beverages
Treatt, a flavour and fragrance ingredients provider, is launching a range of TreattZest citrus oils that confer an authentic fresh, zesty profile. These concentrated products have enhanced solubility and offer low cost in use in an array of finished product applications. TreattZest oils are produced using highly selective extraction methods, which separate compounds based on […]
Vision system reduces keg filling line stoppages
A vision system developed by Olmec UK is being used to check that the correct beer kegs are present in the correct orientation on the filling lines at Molson Coors brewery. The vision system inspects the special filling tube in top of the keg, known as the spear, to determine whether the keg can proceed […]
‘Denmark is a food lab for trends’
Kasper Fogh of the FKasper Foghood Organisation of Denmark.
Atlantium UV chosen for Russia plant expansion
Atlantium Technologies, a specialist in UV water treatment for industrial and municipal applications, has announced that the PepsiCo plant in Domodedovo, Russia has chosen Atlantium Hydro-Optic UV for water treatment, as part of its plant expansion plan to incorporate a kvas production line. The company will be installing four Atlantium units in addition to the […]
Malt production to move into new markets?
Global beer producers are faced with a conundrum – on one hand, global beer production has shifted, with more beer being produced closer to new consumers in emerging markets where demand is growing at twice the rate of developed markets. On the other hand, agro-climatic circumstances limit where barley can be grown, with the bulk […]
Is it what is says on the tin?
Ahead of the EU Food Information Regulation that comes into effect in December 2014, Clare Wood, owner and founder of Technical Expectations and a member of IFST’s Food Law Group, explains exactly what content labels will require
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Regulatory
Automation for brewery warehouse
Finnish beverage company, Olvi Oyj, has commissioned Cimcorp to design and implement an extensive automation system to boost the efficiency of its dispatch operations. Olvi – which manufactures beers, ciders, long drinks and soft drinks including Angry Birds, Hello Kitty and HeviSaurus brands – is investing in new warehouse technology to increase its storage capacity […]
Reclosable aluminium beer bottle opens by hand
Anheuser-Busch has launched a new reclosable aluminium bottle that is initially planned to be used for its Bud Light Platinum bottles in North America. The design of the 11.5oz aluminium bottle – which features a twist-off cap – provides for a tool-less opening. Meanwhile, the bottle itself is also more than 50% stronger than a […]
Case packer module for gentle bottle placement
US-based packaging machinery firm Standard-Knapp has introduced its Versatron Case Packer with lowering head module. It is ideally suited for customers looking for gentle, positive handling of their product, yet is still rugged enough for 24/7 operation. When equipped with the module, the Versatron Case Packer can continue to operate as a robust drop packer […]
May 2013
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Bowing to beer pressure
Ian Slaiding, analytical laboratory manager at Campden BRI, reveals how brewers can best meet both regulatory and quality requirements
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory
New Rexam plant flies flag in Finland
Global beverage can maker Rexam this week opened its new can manufacturing plant in Finland. Located in Mäntsälä in southern Finland, it is Rexam’s first plant in the country, and will employ around 100 local people. On completion of a second line, scheduled for 2014, the plant will have a capacity of approximately 1.35bn 330ml […]
Dohler big on brown
Döhler has unveiled a new range of ‘brown’ flavours, ranging from chocolate, cocoa, nut, nougat and coffee through to caramel and vanilla. Not only are markets and technologies constantly changing, so are flavour preferences, says the firm. “While caramel often had a ‘burnt’ character in Europe ten years ago, today’s preferences are for milder accents,” […]