Food Trade Review back issues from May 2001:
Camu-Camu.(wild plant)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001 ... Native to the Peruvian Amazon rainforest, Camu-Camu is internationally recognized for its high content in Ascorbic and Citric Acid. Still existing as a wild species in nature, Camu-Camu is collected from the wild and processed at the harvesting site so as to preserve its distinctive ...
Old India -- spices of the orient.(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001 ... With a reputation steeped in tradition the Company has been milling a range of spices since 1945. Now for the first time in the UK a range of herbs, spices and authentic curry blends are available. Drawing on thousands of years of tradition, Old India Spice Master have blended ...
Taste Tech eradicate irradiation.(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001 ... Manufacturers have a legal obligation to inform consumers if they use irradiated herbs and spices in their products. However, it has recently come to light that supermarkets and health shops across the country are breaking UK and European law. Irradiation is a perfectly legal ...
New crumb range from Witwood.(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001 ... Following the opening of their [pound]1.5m. bakery and breadcrumb plant, Witwood Food products have launched a new, tailor-made crumb range. Investment in the new production facility has increased Witwood's production capabilities, with the company now able to ...
The Low Sodium Sea Salt Company.(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001 ... The Low Sodium Sea Salt Company, a member of The British Nutrition Foundation, recently exhibited SOLO, sea salt for the first time at the Total Sandwich Show. We are told the SOLO, brand is the fastest growing, by value, in their sub segment in the retail market. Their participation in ...
Organic Chestnut Flour from Ulrick & Short.(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001 ... Ulrick & Short have launched ecoflo castagne, the latest addition to their Dr Sala range of authentic Italian cooking ingredients. Ecoflo castagne is an organic wholemeal flour produced from gently dried chestnuts cultivated in the Tuscany region of Northern Italy. ...
Healy Group opens Midlands RDC.(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001 ... We have been informed that The Healy Group are to open a new multi-million pound warehouse and office complex in the East Midlands. The building will be opened in stages, with the warehouse already ...
Paramount organic carob coating.(Paramount Chocolate)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001 ... Paramount Chocolate believe that they have manufactured the first organic carob coating for covering health bars and bakery products. The organic carob coating does not require ...
Arkady Craigmillar News.(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001 ... Suppliers of bakery ingredients and frozen speciality bakery products, Arkady Craigmillar, have made a [pound]300,000 investment in a state of the art robotic palletiser. Designed to meet Arkady Craigmilar's specific operational requirements, the palletiser incorporates a robot, which uses ...
Raftilose[R] keeps children at school.(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001 ... Consuming foods containing Raftilose [R] may limit the seriousness of common illnesses in young children, and the need for treating them with antibiotics. These prebiotic ingredients, which can easily be incorporated, in beneficial quantities, into a wide range of food ...
Michaelwave flavours.(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001 ... Microwaves have become practically a necessity in many households. For this reason, David Michael & Co. created Michaelwave - a versatile line of flavours designed for use in all types of microwave food products. A wide assortment of Michaelwave ...
New Wheat Complex from Ulrick & Short.(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001 ... Wheat Complexing -- a unique new process developed by Ulrick & Short to extract all the inherent qualities within wheat, meets the demand for increased functionality combined with a drive for clean label products. The wheat complex can be supplied in a range of specially ...
Research reaps rewards for ADM Cocoa.(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001 ... ADM Cocoa's collaboration with students at Amsterdam University has resulted in a groundbreaking discovery that will enable chocolate manufacturers to produce premium quality chocolate successfully - every time. The breakthrough reveals exactly how the crystals present in cocoa ...
APV make chocolate go further.(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001 ... A new processing technique developed by APV Baker has opened up significant new quality and profit opportunities for companies enrobing or moulding confectionery products and countlines or coating biscuits, bars, ice creams and cakes. The breakthrough allows the inclusion in ...
All wrapped up with Taste Tech.(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001 ... In the ever-advancing world of food fashion the simple sandwich is being challenged as the favoured lunchtime snack. Filled wraps have been available on the shelves for a while, and thanks to some new developments, can now be vastly improved. Taste Tech, in Bristol, have been ...
Ottens flavors for microwaveable popcorn.(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001 ... A new family of Ottens' flavorings for microwaveable popcorn offers a variety of butters including ones that are enhanced with Mediterranean Spice, Chilli-Lime and Soy Sauce. The flavourings may be applied before popping, or used as an addition to popped corn either fresh out of ...
Icefresh's new lines at IFE.(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001 ... Icefresh recently launched their innovative range of value added vegetables for food manufacturers at IFE. Also on show was their comprehensive range of frozen vegetable ingredients, alongside new frozen herbs, spices and fruits. Icefresh's value added vegetables are pre-cooked ...
BSS Catalogue.(plastic products)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001 ... As a long-term supporter of the development of plastics products for plumbing and heating applications, BSS have now produced their first catalogue to help customers choose the most appropriate ranges for their particular requirements. A selection of ABS, polybutylene, PVC-C, ...
Tropicana Juice Report.(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001 ... Understanding thc consumer and the changes in shopping habits will be vital to the continued growth of the juice category, according to the new Juice Report 2001, published by Tropicana UK Ltd, in association with ACNielsen. The report makes several predictions for the future, ...
WIKA Image brochure.(WIKA Instrument Corp.)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001 ... WIKA, suppliers of temperature measuring technology components, have released a brand-new company brochure. Today WIKA are one of the leading companies ...
CCFRA Publications.(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001 ... A new guideline from CCFRA will help companies target pesticide residue analysis at the highest priority samples. This will help assure compliance with pesticide residue legislation and ensure the most cost-effective use of pesticide surveillance resources. Prioritisation for pesticide ...
Laytons offer free check.(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001 ... A new free service from Laytons, solicitors will help the food industry protect itself with respect to the latest employment laws. Layton's free audit of employment contracts and policies will advise companies if their policies are safe guarding their relationship ...
More breakfasts on the move.(convenience foods)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001 ... European consumers are spending less and less time on breakfast, often opting to miss it altogether or to eat it on the move or at their place of work. This, coupled with the rise of single households where consumers are less likely to spend time preparing meals just for themselves, means ...
HSE safeguarding flat belt conveyors.(Health and Safety Executive)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001 ... The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have published new guidance on safeguarding flat belt conveyors, which are in common use in the food and drink industries. An analysis of accidents caused by machinery in these industries over a ten-year period shows conveyors to be the ...
SFHT on Organic foods.(Society of Food Hygiene Technology briefing session marketing opportunity in organic foods)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001 ... Is the demand for organic foods a 'flash in the pan' or a real market opportunity for the food industry? This question wilt be taken on board by representatives of certification bodies, retailers and other key stake holders as they take a look at the recent growth in this major ...
Leatherhead Training Calendar 2001.(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001 ... Leatherhead Food RA have released their Training Calender for 2001. Courses fall under the broader ...
Spiroflow - free guide.(guide to dust control from bulk food bags)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001 ... Spiroflow have introduced a free 24-page practical guide to dust containment when discharging ingredients bulk bags (250 to 2000kg FIBCs). It details selection criteria for bulk bag dischargers, all aspects of operation and dust control in bulk ...
QJS colour catalogue.(cleaning equipment)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001 ... QJS cleaning systems specialise in the supply of wash-down equipment to the food industry and have now produced a new 64-page colour catalogue displaying the large range of equipment ...
WHEAT GLUTEN.(Review)
May 01, 2001 ... Edited by P. Shewry and A. Tatham Published 2000 Hardback 548 Pages Price: [pound]93.50 (UK: Royal Society of Chemistry) The ability of wheat flour to be processed into foods such as bread, pasta and noodles is largely determined by gluten ...
ANTIOXIDANTS IN FOOD - PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS.(Review)
May 01, 2001 ... Edited by J. Pokorny, N. Yanishlieva and M. Gordon Published 2001 Hardback 380 Pages Price: [pound]119.00 (UK: Woodhead Publishing Limited) Antioxidants are an increasingly important ingredient in food processing. Their traditional role is, as ...
PROCESSING FOODS - QUALITY OPTIMIZATION AND PROCESS ASSESSMENT.(Review)
May 01, 2001 ... Edited by F. Olivieira and J. Oliveira Published 1999 Hardback 415 Pages Price: [pound]71.00 (UK: CRC Press) This volume provides a large body of updated information aimed at helping researchers and industrialists to make use of new concepts, ...
FOOD PROCESSING OPERATIONS MODELING - DESIGN AND ANALYSIS.(Review)
May 01, 2001 ... Edited by Joseph Irudayaraj Published 2001 Hardback 347 Pages Price: [pound]145.00 (USA: Marcel Dekker) This volume applies a variety of theories to solve practical problems relevant to research in and teaching of food process engineering. With ...
DISEASES OF FRUIT CROPS.(Brief Article)(Review)
May 01, 2001 ... Written by R.S.Singh Published 2000 Hardback 310 pages Price: [pound]64.00 (USA: Science Publishers Inc.) The objective of this book is to present a comprehensive account of economically important diseases of major fruit trees and fruits of the ...
EVALUATION OF CERTAIN VETERINARY DRUG RESIDUES IN FOOD.(Review)
May 01, 2001 ... WHO Technical Report Series No.893 Published 2000 Softcover 102 pages Price: [pound]17.00 (Italy: World Health Organization) This report presents the conclusions of a joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee convened to evaluate the safety of residues of ...
AN INTRODUCTION TO THE PRACTICE OF MICROBIOLOGICAL RISK ASSESSMENT FOR FOOD INDUSTRY APPLICATIONS.(Review)
May 01, 2001 ... Written by Phil Voysey Published 2000 Softcover 104 Pages Price: [pound]64.00 (UK: Campden & Chorleywood Food Research Association Group) Although the technique of Risk Assessment has been used effectively to assess and manage risks in Chemistry ...
FOOD SAFETY AND FOOD QUALITY.(Brief Article)(Review)
May 01, 2001 ... Edited by RE. Hester and R.M. Harrison Published 2001 Softcover 166 Pages Price: [pound]36.50 (UK: Royal Society of Chemistry) Food Safety and Food Quality is part of a new series - entitled Issues in Environmental Science and Technology - devised in ...
HEAT EXCHANGER FOULING - MITIGATION AND CLEANING TECHNOLOGIES.(Review)
May 01, 2001 ... Written by Hans Muller-Steinhagen Published 2000 Softcover 382 Pages Price: [pound]23.50 (UK: Institution of Chemical Engineers) This handbook presents the most important technologies concerning the reduction of fouling in heat exchangers, and ...
THE WORLD MARKET FOR CHEESE 1990-1999 (5TH EDITION).(Review)
May 01, 2001 ... Bulletin of the International Dairy Federation 359/2001-05-11 Published 2001 Softcover 62 Pages Price: [pound]35.00 (Belgium: International Dairy Federation) Through the years the IDF Commission C - Dairy Marketing, Economics and Policies - have ...
THE GLOBAL DAIRY INDUSTRY TODAY.(Review)
May 01, 2001 ... Bulletin of the International Dairy Federation 361/2001 Written by P. Mikkelsen Published 2001 Bulletin 50 Pages Price: [pound]35.00 (Belgium: The International Dairy Federation) This report was written in order to examine the ...
THE FUNCTIONAL FOODS REVOLUTION.(Review)
May 01, 2001 ... Written by Michael Heasman and Julian Mellentin Published 2001 Softcover 313 Pages Price: [pound]21.00 (UK: Earthscan Publications Ltd) The aim of the authors of this book was to bring a sense of order and perspective to what they argue is a ...
HISTORY OF THE BRITISH ICE CREAM INDUSTRY.(Review)
May 01, 2001 ... Written by Basil Crowhurst Published 2000 Hardback 194 pages Price [pound]49.50 (UK: Food Trade Press) The publication of A History of the British Ice Cream Industry was in some respects a labour of love for Food Trade Press on behalf of the ...
Business Excellence award for Voyager.(Voyager Foods )(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001 ... Selected from an initial field of 270 companies, Voyager Foods received the 2001 trophy as Durham & Wearside Company of the Year, following on the success of their win last ...
Halo celebrate two major contracts.(Halo Foods)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001 ... Confectionery manufacturers Halo Foods are celebrating two multi-million pound contract wins, which have led to the creation of 40 new jobs in just six weeks. Halo, based ...
Muller opt for Q Flooring.(Muller Dairy, Q Flooring Systems Ltd)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001 ... Yoghurt producers, Muller Dairies, have appointed Q Flooring Systems to supply and install over 8500 square metres of DegaFloor. The contract was part of a major extension to the company's ...
Faerch Plast given prize for new direction.(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001 ... Faerch Plast have been awarded the 'Trophees Innovation' (Innovation prize), during participation in the CFIA exhibition in Rennes, France. A jury consisting of prominent members of research, teaching, agricultural and dairy industries, together with representatives from the ...
GM tests accredited.(genetically modified foods)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001 ... We have been informed that Reading Scientific Services Ltd have received UKAS accreditation for screening of genetically modified DNA from soya and maize in food, ingredients, grains and animal feedstuffs. ...
IPPC Permit to Wiseman Dairies.(Integrated Pollution, Prevention and Control)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001 ... The Environment Agency have issued the UK's first PPC permit for the food and drink industry, under the new Integrated Pollution, Prevention and Control regime (IPPC) to the largest dairy in Europe, Robert Wiseman and Sons near Droitwich, Worcestershire. The plant is a new dairy ...
Kiremko peeler for Farm Frites Oudenhoorn.(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001 ... Kiremko have built the largest capacity steam peeler known in the potato processing industry for Farm Frites Oudenhoorn, The Netherlands. At a steaming time of circa 30 seconds, the machine is capable of peeling 1,300kg potatoes per batch, resulting in 60 tons of potatoes per ...
Ethical initiative proposed for Indian seafood.(The Seafood Company to introduce Ethical Trading Initiative)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001 ... UK-based The Seafood Company hopes to introduce a pilot scheme implementing the ETI (Ethical Trading Initiative) Base Code at one of their key Indian seafood suppliers. It will be the first-ever, ethical initiative of its kind in India, the world's largest seafood exporter with $1.3bn ....
G. Costa gain Queen's Award.(G. Costa and Company Ltd.)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001 ... G.Costa have won a Queen's Award for Industry in the International Trade Category. The company have won the award in recognition of their international success in marketing many world famous food brands including their own Blue Dragon range of pan-oriental food products. The ...
New soya foods centre created.(College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois launches Illinois Soy Foods Center)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001 ... Although the global demand for soya foods is projected to grow dramatically around the world, many food companies still lack expertise in soya product development, processing, marketing, distribution, pricing and promotion. Much work also remains to be done in fully exploiting the ...
Search for cheese industry award winner.(British Cheese Board ends nomination process for lifetime achievement award)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001 ... The British Cheese Board have extended the closing date for nominations for the cheese industry's lifetime achievement award. The cheese judging ceremony, which traditionally takes place at the Bath and West Show at the end of May, has been cancelled. The cheese industry award, sponsored ...
Atlet provides vital link.(Atlet provides trucks for Farmfoods retailer)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001 ... A fleet of Atlet trucks has formed a key link in the supply chain that Link Logistics operate for Farmfoods, the rapidly-expanding freezer food retailer. The trucks -- reach trucks, narrow-aisle trucks and powered pallet transporters -- were specified for their high performance, ...
Meat fights back in Vegetarian Week.(Marks and Spencer PLC)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001 ... Marks & Spencer have joined the list of supermarket sponsors who will be backing the British meat industry in the middle of Vegetarian Week. At an awards banquet at the London Hilton on June 27th Marks & Spencer will line up alongside Asda, Coop, Safeway, Sainsbury's, Tesco and ...
Sainsbury's choose Thermo King.(refrigeration units fitted in supermarket's home delivery vehicles)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001 ... Logistic and transport solutions specialist, Ryder Plc, are helping Sainsbury's give their Home Delivery fleet an environmentally friendly image by supplying the supermarket with 100 extra Volkswagen refrigerated vehicles. Most are powered by liquid petroleum gas and are all equipped with ...
Increase in Gold awards in British Meat.(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001 ... Seventy-nine gold medals were awarded to butchers in North Wales in the British Meat North Wales Awards for Excellence competition. This ...
Pilot plant's new drying asset.(Dairy Crest Ltd.'s new freeze dryer)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001 ... Dairy Crest Ingredients have installed a new pilot plant Freeze Drier at their Crudgington, Shropshire-based Technical Centre. The investment of the Heto Holten UK Ltd's Lyo Lab 3000 Freeze Drier follows the company's considerable success with their ...
S & A introduce serve over to Auchan.(S and A Foods Ltd.)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001 ... S & A Foods Export division have made an important breakthrough with Auchan, one of France's leading retailers, to introduce serve-over counters selling Indian dishes to their chain of hypermarkets throughout France. The range consists of seven recipes, using the finest ...
Food for thought from Boss.(Hibernia Foods Ltd.)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001 ... Nationwide storage and distribution of Mr. Brain's faggots, Napolina Lasagnes and Entemanns Cakes - among 600-plus product lines manufactured by Hibernia Foods - is now being aided by a new fleet of Boss Trucks. Replacing a mixed fleet ...
Health & Safety contact centre to cut red tape.(Health and Safety Executive streamlines reporting process)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001 ... The Health & Safety Executive (HSE), in partnership with local authorities, have launched a new incident-reporting service to cover all employers and businesses in the UK. Currently around 210,000 health and safety incidents are reported every year. The service will operate from ...
From Cross & Morse, it's a game of four parts.(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001 ... For power transmission expert, Cross & Morse, supplying gears for inverted-tooth chain drives is an everyday occurrence, but a recent application involving a food processing machine added an extra challenge - access was so restricted that there was no possibility of fitting the necessary ...
Crisis boosts AHR business.(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001 ... Refrigeration suppliers, AHR have had a flood of orders from food manufacturers anxious to avoid any links with the foot and mouth crisis and the recent BSE scares. The company from Stourbridge in the West Midlands, which hire out portable coldstores to the food industry, are ...
Thermo Goring Kerr win accreditation.(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001 ... The Rugby-based Product Inspection Service set up by Thermo Goring Kerr to provide X-ray inspection of customers' products has been awarded the ISO 9002 accreditation for their quality assurance systems. ...
Westler Foods win lip award.(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001 ... Westler Foods have recently been celebrating after receiving the coveted Investors In People award. The award, a national standard given to companies that show ...
UWE to improve safety.(University of West England co-ordinates organophospate insecticide detection)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2001 ... The University of West England are co-ordinating a government and industry sponsored initiative to fill a technology gap in the rapid detection of organophosphate residues on raw materials in the food chain. Organophosphates are one of the commonest substances used against ...