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New Brazilian condiment concepts
With its latest product line, Frutarom Savory Solutions is focussing on Brazil. Inspired by typical Brazilian dishes and condiments, the company has developed sophisticated marinades, seasonings and deco seasonings. To accompany the new range, Frutarom is also providing customers with recipes and product ideas to help them create diverse meat and fish specialties, sausages, as […]
Bearings increase maintenance intervals for baking firm
Engineering company SKF has extended meantime between failure (MTBF) for British baking firm Warburtons from six months to three years with extreme temperature Y-bearings (insert bearings) – a dry lubrication option that removes the need for using expensive, high temperature greases. The new bearings have brought a range of benefits to Warburtons, including reduced maintenance […]
New printer chosen for chocolate bar printing
Montezuma, a manufacturer of handmade chocolate bars, has turned to Allen Coding Systems for assistance with the printing of its product packaging. It is now able to produce quality printing via Allen’s RX-S small character continuous ink jet printer. The Hitachi RX-S printer was selected for its ease of use and speed, and now operates […]
PET jar for hot fill and pasteurisation
Packaging innovations specialist APPE has launched a PET jar capable of hot-fill and/or pasteurisation up to 95oC. The new ThermaLite jar is the result of the company’s strategic partnership with Nissei ASB (Europe) and offers food manufacturers and retailers a variety of convenience and sustainability benefits over more traditional packaging formats (such as glass). APPE […]
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New batch mixer adds value
Tetra Pak Processing has added a new model to its range of batch production units for food processing. Tetra Albatch 1 is a basic batch unit for smooth and particulate liquid foods and can be used in batch production or for pre-treatment in a continuous production system. Flexible, versatile and easy to use, it is […]
Tate & Lyle expands production capacity
Food ingredients and solutions firm Tate & Lyle has expanded its instant starch production capacity at its manufacturing facility in Koog aan de Zaan, The Netherlands. This investment will, says Tate & Lyle, enable it to meet the growing demand for speciality starches, including its range of pre-gelatinised starches. “Two key factors are driving the […]
Survey reveals skills shortage concern
A new survey by specialist recruitment consultancy Jam has revealed widespread concerns that a skills shortage could potentially leave the UK lagging behind international rivals in food and drink manufacturing. The report, which quizzed more than 750 food and drink manufacturing professionals, highlights a shortage of talented candidates that is threatening to the industry’s future […]
April 2012
The pressure’s on (HPP, that is) The need for new processing and preservation techniques has never been greater. Campden BRI experts Craig Leadley and Edyta Margas explain. Time to lighten up What does the future hold for plastic milk bottle packaging? James Crick, business development director at Nampak Plastics, reveals all. Good health Vitafoods Europe […]
March 2012
Ratty’s reflections As Queen Elizabeth II prepares to commemorate her Diamond Jubilee, Richard Ratcliffe turns back the clock Running scared Food safety expert James Cook reveals the questions most frequently asked of a third-party laboratory…and the answers. How to avoid fallout from frozen asset Cold storage plays an essential part in food manufacture but downtime […]
February 2012
Farmers square up for EU cage fight 1 January this year signalled a new era in egg production as a ban against the use of battery farm cages came into force. However, 13 out of 27 EU member states have refused to make the necessary changes. Time to turn over a new leaf? Just weeks […]
Six of the best for Brakes
Foodservice supplier Brakes triumphed six times over at the recent BFFF (British Frozen Food Federation) awards. The firm scooped two gold, one silver and three bronze awards in Best Main, Best Meat Free Dish, Best Dessert and Best Bakery Product categories. “We are very proud to have won so many awards,” says Brakes marketing director […]
Fresh approach to packaging
Tesco tomatoes will now stay fresher for longer following the roll-out of It’sFresh! in all UK stores this week. Tesco says it’s the first retailer to use It’sFresh! on tomatoes, with those in its Finest range being the first to benefit. The roll-out follows successful trials on UK Sunstream tomato varieties from greenhouse growers Thanet […]
Lightweight valve helps Hartley’s out of a jam
Premier Foods has introduced Rio – a new lightweight headstand valve dispensing closure for the jams and condiments markets – on Hartley’s Squeezy Jam. The closure design from Zeller Plastik is more than 25% lighter than its current standard and has a large diameter valve for ‘clean, convenient and effective dispensing’, says the manufacturer. Two […]
‘Naturalness is key to functional food success’
The ability of manufacturers to prove the ‘naturalness’ of their products will determine their success over the next five years, according to a new report. Trend research by RTS Resource reveals that consumers are increasingly looking for natural products that can offer aesthetic as well as physical benefits. “This represents a major shift in consumer […]