New nanotechnology focus group is launched Leatherhead Food International (LFI) has joined with the Nanotechnology Knowledge Transfer Network to launch a focus group to develop a dialogue between industry and government over applications of the technology in food and drink.
Dairy Crest recall sours strong financial performance After boasting double digit sales growth in its spreadable sales, Dairy Crest has been forced to recall contaminated Country Life butter products.
Industry embarks on last-ditch attempt to derail pesticides Regulation The Crop Protection Association (CPA) and key food industry organisations are calling for Gordon Brown to insist on the inclusion of a ‘safeguard clause’ within controversial new legislation proposing a dramatic restriction of the use of pesticides in the EU.
Scotland funds pioneering food science schemes The Scottish Government revealed that it will help its food and drink industry reach £10bn by 2017 through science assisted product development and sustainable growth initiatives.
Foresight urges processors to redouble reformulation efforts Britain’s convenience food manufacturers have done much to reformulate products in the drive to curb soaring levels of obesity, but more should be done to improve them, according to government advisers.
Food Manufacture Excellence Awards: winners announced Greencore Chilled Soups & Sauces was unveiled as overall champion of the Food Manufacture Excellence Awards at a lavish dinner at the Marriott, Grosvenor Square, London, on November 13.
Beef exports on road to recovery, new figures reveal The strongest performing UK export products are meat, dairy, spirits, cakes and biscuits, confectionery, soft drinks and breakfast cereals, according to the latest six-month figures from Food From Britain (FFB).
Health claims on cheese, dairy and cereals under threat If the latest version is approved, the nutrient profiling model underpinning the EU Nutrition and Health Claims Regulation will severely restrict health and nutrition claims for dairy and cereal products and eliminate claims on chocolate altogether.
Moy Park staff expect change under new ownership Staff at Northern Ireland based Moy Park are waiting to hear what changes will take place following the company’s acquisition by the Brazilian Marfrig Group, which has just received EU approval.
Shared distribution toolkit is the way forward Grocery think tank IGD has unveiled an online toolkit that aims to help manufacturers save money and encourage sustainability.
Country of origin labels may cause confusion Revised guidance on country of origin labelling just published by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) for the food industry and enforcement authorities may lead to further confusion on processed foods.
Supply chain collaboration will help beat slump Greater collaboration between manufacturers in the supply chain will be essential in helping to secure the future of the food industry, a new report has claimed.
Process improvement failures down to poor Board-level support New research conducted across food manufacturing plants in the US and Europe has shown that the biggest barriers to companies making operational improvements is not related to technology or equipment but the resistance of senior managers, together with a failure to focus on profitability goals of making plant changes.
Brand drive for Kate’s Cakes in 2009 A £3M investment at Kate’s Cakes will convert a storage area into a third manufacturing facility and underpin a marketing plan that is set to drive sales of the company’s own-brand cakes in 2009.
Union threatens meat inspector strikes Meat inspections across Britain could be hit by a 72h strike in the run up to Christmas, public sector union Unison has warned.
