Multivac launches inspection innovations
A curtainless x-ray for lightweight products and a seal seam scanner are among the systems Multivac Marking & Inspection plans to launch at the IFFA meat industry show in Frankfurt.
Archives for February 7, 2013
Japan opens doors to EU beef
Japan has opened its markets to imports of beef and beef products from the European Union (EU) for the first time in 12 years.
Nutrition NGO responds to COI attack: We cannot “continue to exclude business”
The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) has defended its work with the global food industry, saying it is a vital partner in nutrition-changing efforts in the developing world and does not represent a conflict of interest (COI).
Ferrero takes profit dip in home market
Ferrero’s Italian subsidiary has reported a 13.3% fall in net profit for the full year due to rising raw material costs.
FDA warns seafood processor over HACCP failures
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has sent a warning letter to a seafood processing facility after an inspection found serious violations of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) protocol.
AAK reports increased Q4 profit, despite hurricane Sandy
Sweden-based vegetable fats firm Aarhuskarlshamn AB (AAK) has reported increased operating profit for the fourth quarter, although volumes were hit by hurricane Sandy in the fourth quarter.
Sustainable foods summit calls for supply chain efficiencies
The desperate need to improve supply chain efficiency was the core message of the Sustainable Foods Summit in San Francisco in the US, which ran from January 22-23.
Industry defends itself against recalls
The food and drink industry is tackling risks associated with volatile supply chains, such as recalls, through innovation, according to a joint research paper from Campden BRI and JLT Specialty.
Monell scientists identify taste stem cells on the tongue
The discovery of until now ‘elusive’ taste stem cells on the tongue will help researchers and industry better understand the complexities of human taste, say researchers.
Latin American appetite for snacks and beverages boosts Givaudan's 2012 results
Flavour and fragrance firm Givaudan said increased sales of its flavours for snacks, beverages and dairy products in Latin America boosted its sales during 2012, as it reported a 15% increase in overall net profit.