hygiene
Adapting to change
Stephen Harding looks at how the food health revolution is affecting the food processing industry
Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Public Attitudes Tracker survey results published
The Food Standards Agency’s (FSA) Biannual Public Attitudes Tracker (November 2017) results have been published.
Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ozo Innovations appoints new chairman of the board
Ozo Innovations has welcomed Tania Howarth as chairman to the board. Howarth previously occupied the role of chief operating officer (COO) at Nomad Foods.
FSA orders Russell Hume meat recall
Due to concerns about non-compliance with food hygiene regulations, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has taken action to stop any products from leaving sites operated by meat supplier Russell Hume.
Micvac welcomes new CEO
Swedish food tech company Micvac has hired Michael Bogdanski as its new CEO.
Flow of innovation
Flow wrapping technology is sealing the future for packaging, writes Peter Miller
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging
The look of love
There are few who would dispute that good looking products sell better than those that have lesser visual appeal. This is certainly true in the food sector, which is why a relatively modest investment in food depositors and dispensing systems can pay big dividends. Steve Benton explains
Vikan adds UST detail brush to ultra safe technology range
Vikan’s Ultra Safe Technology (UST) brushware series incorporates hygienic design and the fully moulded UST bristle system to provide superior cleaning efficacy, hygienic cleaning of the brush, less risk of bristle loss, EU and FDA food contact approval and a lower risk of cross-contamination.
Multivac acquires slicer division of VC999
As of 1 December 2017, Multivac Sepp Haggenmüller SE & Co. KG has announced that it will be taking over the slicing activities of VC999.
Anuga FoodTec to set new exhibitor record in 2018
Anuga FoodTec, international supplier fair for the food and beverage industry, is opening its doors from 20 to 23 March 2018.
A new approach to fortified gummy production
Gelita, Winkler und Dünnebier Süßwarenmaschinen (WDS) and Hänsel Processing have joined forces to develop a novel processing method for fortified gelatin gummies.
IFST launches Food Science Fact Sheets
As part of its commitment to educate the public about food science and technology, the Institute of Food Science & Technology (IFST) has launched what will become a series of Food Science Fact Sheets providing information on key food science topics.
SOFHT award 2018 searches for future food industry star
Following on from the success of its 2017 Student Award, the Society of Food Hygiene & Technology (SOFHT) has initiated the search for two future food industry stars for 2018.
New advice on eating runny eggs
Infants, children, pregnant women and elderly people can now safely eat raw or lightly cooked eggs that are produced under the British Lion Code of Practice, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) says.