poultry
Chicken struggles in UK poultry market
The UK poultry market is being threatened by recent revelations regarding the prevalence of campylobacter in supermarket chicken, according to a report by Key Note.
Technology reduces meat bacteria by 97%
Dax Airscience whole room disinfection technology Airsteril is working with a large UK beef supplier to further reduce already acceptable bacteria levels on beef carcasses.
September 2015
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Meat treats
Capturing convenience in meat products, by Steve Mott, technical director – proteins, ADM.
ROUND-UP: Packaging
Here is your weekly round-up of packaging news. If you have a news item you would like to submit for next week’s round-up, please contact Carly Wood at carly@bellpublishing.com.
EU strikes trade deal with Vietnam
The European Union (EU) food and drink sector stands to benefit from a free trade deal struck between the EU and Vietnam.
Super chilling can extend shelf life by 120%
Super chilling can safely extend the shelf life of chilled foods without any loss of sensory quality, finds new research carried out by Campden BRI.
Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
ROUND-UP: Processing
Here is your weekly round-up of processing news. If you have a news item you would like to submit for next week’s round-up, please contact Carly Wood at carly@bellpublishing.com.
Fixed weight tray packing
Ishida Europe has extended its range of solutions for poultry, meat and fish packaging with the launch of a system that improves yields and efficiencies in the packing of fresh food pieces.
Fresh food flowrapper
Ulma Packaging has launched the FM200 horizontal flowrapper for wrapping fresh food products in a pillow pack style with three seals.
Safe from scandal
Regular checks along the production chain can prevent meat scandals, explains Alexander Flath, division manager sales at SGS Germany.
NFU rejects GM food decision proposal
The NFU has expressed concern over the European Commission’s proposal to re-nationalise decision making power on GM feed or food back to Member States. Dr Helen Ferrier, NFU chief science and regulatory affairs adviser, says, “Approval of GM feed and food must remain at an EU wide level and must be firmly based on sound […]
New conveyor system
A new conveyor system for metal detectors has been designed to improve reliability, decrease maintenance and reduce the total cost of ownership for processors of dairy, snacks, meat, poultry, seafood, bakery and prepared foods. The Thermo Scientific Quickfit conveyor was engineered to integrate with the Thermo Scientific APEX metal detectors. Each Quickfit unit is tested […]
Global meat market growth in 2014
Euromonitor International has released new market research on the global fresh food industry. The global meat market saw 3% volume sales growth in 2014 to reach 225 million tonnes, driven by growing demand in emerging markets. “Increased prosperity and rising populations are key drivers for meat consumption in emerging markets,” says Anastasia Alieva, head of […]