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31-May-2010
SPECIAL EDITION: NANOTECHNOLOGY
Is the food processing industry poised to embrace nanocoatings?
Nanocoatings on food processing equipment hold huge potential for boosting safety and performance but lingering doubts and cost concerns among industry players are hampering take up, said an expert
EU dairy exports to Russia show tasty growth
Exports of EU dairy produce to Russia could show strong growth this year, according to a report from Irish Food Board Bord BIA.
Comment
Scientific failings are the organic industry’s gain
Are organic foods healthier? The sad truth is that nearly 100,000 studies later, we just don't know. Meanwhile, this lack of certainty presents major business opportunities for the organic food industry.
28-May-2010
Special edition
Markets: Nanotech food struggles to graduate from the lab
Nanotechnology has been a buzz word in the food industry for years but that has done little to turn ideas in a lab into commercially viable innovations.
Dairy industry gives Codex meeting a mixed review
A recent Codex meeting considering proposals on labelling additives and nutrients has received a mixed reception from dairy trade representatives.
27-May-2010
Company hails design breakthrough for industrial HPP system
A design breakthrough on a new high pressure processing (HPP) machine has resulted in a more compact, affordable and easy-to-install system for small and medium-sized producers, said manufacturer NC Hyperbaric.
26-May-2010
New functional systems to climate-proof cream cheese
Hydrosol has developed new ‘functional systems’ for cream cheese makers struggling to get reliable and economical fresh milk or cream supplies.
Danone defeats Glanbia in yoghurt trademark case
Danone has won a Supreme Court battle in Ireland against Glanbia over the introduction several years ago of Yoplait Essence.
New eco-coating to replace plastic packaging films
Developers of an eco-friendly packaging coating made from starch and clay designed to replace plastic films are seeking partners for commercialisation of the innovation.
Lidl faces legal action over listeria cheese death
A German consumer rights organisation is suing Lidl, Prolactal, and local health officials for ‘negligent homicide’ following a listeria cheese outbreak that resulted in seven deaths earlier this year.
25-May-2010
Release of SMP intervention stocks could deflate prices
The EU Commission has agreed to start releasing intervention stocks of butter and skimmed milk powder (SMP) sparking some concern that the price recovery could be jeopardised.
Milk research group takes first step to functional ingredients
A new initiative to identify dairy bioactive ingredients has yielded 30 peptides that could be used to develop new functional food and beverage ingredients.
24-May-2010
News in brief
FrieslandCampina to do all R&D in Wageningen
FrieslandCampina is planning to pool its research and development activities in the Netherlands around one central hub.
SPX Corp secures $10m contract and eyes further dairy successes
SPX Corp will be using technology developed by recently-acquired Gerstenberg Schroder to introduce a custom-built, multi-million dollar processing system for Tine Jaeren.
Comment
Realistic prices needed for European food stability and to safeguard society
Please: A big round of applause for Jozsef Kapuvári. Who? You might well ask. Kapuvári is the author of an EU report that highlights the importance of realistic food prices...
21-May-2010
Nizo develops tool to objectively measure cheese defect
Nizo Food Research has developed a new grading system and computer tool to objectively measure 'rim air' defects in cheese and avoid potential conflicts between buyers and sellers.
New milk-based drinks needed for young people, says panel
The dairy industry should step up efforts to develop healthy milk-based drinks that appeal to young people, according to a new panel created by The Dairy Council in the UK.
Fonterra prepares for sharp organic dairy growth
Fonterra expects to see the organic side of its dairy ingredients business grow 140 per cent over the next five years.
News in brief
Arla ups payment to farmers as market conditions improve
Arla has increased payments to its Danish and Swedish dairy farmers thanks to currency fluctuations and progress in international markets for milk powder and cheese.
Danone and Micropharma form $8m partnership to develop heart health products
Danone Research has reached a partnership agreement worth $8m with Canadian biological science firm Micropharma to develop reduced cholesterol products linked to heart health.
20-May-2010
Study into benefits of DanActive yoghurt drink delivers 'mixed results'
A randomised clinical study on the health effects of drinking the probiotic yoghurt-like drink DanActive suggests that it may protect children from gastrointestinal illness but have little influence on their...
19-May-2010
'Virtually unlimited applications' for unique packaging design - Mondi
Convenience and versatility are two benefits of a “unique” easy-to-open and resealable packaging design for use across a range of materials and sectors, said Mondi Consumer Bags and Films.
EU dairy industry turns to cheese as market recovers
Dairy processors in the EU are turning to cheese in an effort to put the market turbulence of a year ago behind them, according to a US government report.
News in brief
FrieslandCampina plans further expansion in Vietnam
FrieslandCampina is investing €8.8m to expand production capacity in Vietnam following three consecutive years of double-digit annual sales growth.
18-May-2010
The time is right for the milk bag and jug format, says Dairy Crest
Dairy Crest and Sainsbury’s are putting their full marketing weight behind milk bags and jugs - confident that now is the time for the format to take root in the...
Dairy Crest to invest £25m into dairies in 2010/11
Dairy Crest will pump the best part of £25m into its factories this year as it embarks on the first stage of a three-year, £75m capital expenditure programme.
17-May-2010
Comment
IOM report: One step forward, two steps back
The call for better biomarkers to substantiate health claims is a bold and timely move, but we need to move away from trying to judge foods as pharmaceuticals.
Wiseman pumps £8m into Tesco ‘Pure’ range
Robert Wiseman Dairies is investing £8m into doubling its processing capacity for filtered milk at its Droitwich dairy after striking a deal with Tesco to boost production of its ‘Pure’...
14-May-2010
Study backs immune health benefits of probiotic cheese
Scientists in Finland have highlighted the potential of probiotic cheese to protect and enhance the immune system of elderly people.
Study praises indicator approach to food safety evaluation
Scientists have highlighted the virtue of food safety performance indicators (FSPI) to help businesses evaluate their own safety management systems without having to perform actual microbiological analysis.
Danone beats Unilever and Nestle in food category dominance
Dairy giant Danone comes out top of the list for category dominance in the European food sector, followed by Unilever and Nestle, according to a new report.
12-May-2010
Evidence insufficient for effective food allergy management
The science to support measures to manage and prevent food allergies is insufficient to support guidelines, and more needs to be done to understand the issues, says a new anaylsis.
News in brief
EFSA finds no major safety concerns with cheese rind dye
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has found no significant safety concerns surrounding the use of Litholrubine BK (E 180) in cheese rind.
News in brief
FrieslandCampina launches traceability system for organic dairy range
FrieslandCampina has introduced a traceability system for an organic dairy brand in the Netherlands to enable customers to track their purchases back to the farmyard.
11-May-2010
Farmers reject Glanbia disposal plans
Farmers have pulled the plug on Glanbia Plc’s plans to sell its Irish dairy business and focus on nutrition and the US cheese market.
Glanbia revises earnings forecast as dairy prices rebound
Glanbia is revising its 2010 earnings per share guidance upwards as figures from the dairy ingredients business improve with the recovery in global dairy prices.
Study shows french food processing workers 'better off' than UK counterparts
New research which compared labour practice in the French and UK food processing industries found French permanent employees are better paid, worker fewer hours and were better off in terms...
10-May-2010
special feature
FOOD MANUFACTURE ROUND TABLE: Novel low saturated fat milk performs well in cream, butter
A novel milk containing significantly reduced levels of saturated fat could offer fresh hope to manufacturers under pressure to improve the nutritional profile of butter, cheese and cream, FoodManufacture.co.uk has...
New NIR analyzer said to improve process insight
Improved process insight, rapid results, together with reliability and ease of use are the benefits claimed for the new At-Line NIR Food Analyzer launched by UK and US based process...
Comment
Biodegradable alternative or a levy - gum makers should chew on that
It’s a sticky issue that just won’t go away. There are sugar-free, tooth whitening and nicotine added versions but none from leading makers, as yet, that are dissolvable in rain....
07-May-2010
FrieslandCampina reports milk price rally
FrieslandCampina has announced the biggest monthly increase in the guaranteed price for the milk supplied to its farmers so far this year.
Risk management: Cheese joins CME futures market
CME Group is launching cheese futures and options on its Globex trading platform to help processors and manufacturers protect themselves from price volatility.
Milk Specialties Global agrees to pay penalties for safety violations
Milk Specialties Global has agreed to pay fines totaling $535,000 after safety violations were found at its Whitehall, Wisconsin facility, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has said.
06-May-2010
Near infrared detection system beats X-ray blind spots
A breakthrough non-ionising food defect detection system that identifies the presence of materials in foodstuffs that are normally transparent to X-rays is reliable, fast and versatile, said the UK...
News in brief
TB epidemic puts future of unpasteurised cheese at risk
The future of unpasteurised cheese could be put in jeopardy if tighter controls are introduced to stem the tuberculosis epidemic spreading through the UK dairy herd.
05-May-2010
Martek debuts DHA in China
Global omega-3 DHA leader Martek Biosciences Corporation has launched its life'sDHA ingredient in China after signing a five-year deal with local dairy, Mengniu.
Van Genechten supports new eco cartons with multipack machine launch
Van Genechten has unveiled its first new machine in 5 years - the “VG ComPack” - a multipacker developed to apply outer carton to yoghurt packs and support its new...
Elopak joins supply chain reporting program
Elopak has become the first packaging company to become a member of the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) supply chain program.
04-May-2010
Comment
Why food is a vital issue in the UK general election
Voting is a basic human right. Eating is a basic human need. British voters who eat should mull future meal plans carefully before putting an X in any box on...
03-May-2010
SPECIAL EDITION - SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING
Investment in sustainable packaging essential, says study
Producers must ensure packaging is more sustainable as customers remain convinced that food packing is excessive and are altering their consumption patterns as a result, warns research from Datamonitor.
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