Food Trade Review back issues from November 2001:
Legal perspective on flavourings in food. (Informalia).(Leatherhead Food)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2001 ... Following the success of Flavourings in Food - A Legal Perspective, published last October. the Legislation Unit at Leatherhead Food RA has published a second volume. The publication provides wide coverage of the legislative requirements in major markets around the world, in A5 ...
New guide from Baldor. (Informalia).(electric motors)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2001 ... Baldor have produced a 32-page guide outlining the differences between the protection measures available for electric motors ...
New seminar launched by Spirax Sarco. (Informalia).(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2001 ... Spirax Sarco has launched a new seminar aimed at helping steam plant operators cut costs. Entitled 'Steam Systems - Optimising Costs and reducing Emissions', the programme will ...
Christmas indulgence with Ambrosia. (Products & Packs).(Real Fruit Coulis)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2001 ... Real Fruit Coulis in mango, raspberry and blackcurrant varieties, which are suitable for sauces or garnishes as an accompaniment to a dessert form part of the extensive range of products from Ambrosia. The range also includes ...
Multimedia safety and hygiene training CDs. (Informalia).(FoodFen)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2001 ... FoodFen, the Wisbech-based food industry support organisation, has embarked on a new project with the financial support of the East of England Development Agency (EEDA). The project incorporates interactive packages employing 'computer games' technology, with ...
Good cheese on a go slow. (Informalia).(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2001 ... A new, more sensitive way of deciding when cheese curd is ready to be cut from the whey was published recently in the Institute of Physics journal. Measurement Science and Technology. Researchers from the ...
Food hygiene control. (Informalia).(Waterman Environmental)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2001 ... Waterman Environmental has published a brochure describing the company's new hygiene control solution Aqualox and its application in the food processing industry. Referring to Aqualox as a 'fresh approach to hygiene control', the ...
Ethnic opportunities for British exporters. (Informalia).(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2001 ... Food from Britain has published an extensive international research project on ethnic foods. The research covers both trade and ...
New product guide launched by Marigold. (Informalia).(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2001 ... Hand protection specialist Marigold Industrial has launched a new product guide detailing all of the gloves within the company's range. Split into different ...
Business ratio report on British bakeries. (Informalia).(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2001 ... The Prospect Shop has published 'Bakeries', a business ratio report which examines the financial performance of leading companies operating as bakeries in Great Britain. The report analyses and compares the financial performance ...
Report on global confectionery leaders. (Informalia).(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2001 ... Leatherhead Food RA has published a report profiling the world's 30 leading confectionery firms. 'Key Players in the Global Confectionery Industry, (3rd Edition) has over 130 ...
Food and drink net. (Informalia).(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2001 ... Food and Drink Net is a West Midlands training initiative for locally-based food and drink manufacturers and processors, offering the industry an opportunity to tailor courses to suit individual requirements. Focusing on the four main areas of food hygiene and handling; health and safety; ...
Introductory guide to hygiene in food processing. (Informalia).(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2001 ... A new book from Campden & Chorleywood Food Research Association (CCFRA) aims to help food companies understand the principles and practices of hygiene in food processing. Aimed particularly at new ...
Premiumisation from Promar. (Informalia).(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2001 ... Promar have published a new study entitled "Premiumising short shelf-life products: Increased profitability through value addition". The study defines premiumisation as the ability to add value ...
Weetabix opt for anti pollution training. (Informalia).(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2001 ... A new anti-pollution training service is now provided by Darcy Products and was recently carried out for approximately seventy staff members at Weetabix Limited in Northampshire. The course is divided into four 2.5 - 3 hour sessions and includes practical and ...
Easy open ends advice leaflet. (Informalia).(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2001 ... The recently formed industry promotional body, Canned Food UK, have issued a new consumer leaflet on how to open cans safely. The new leaflet, entitled Lifting The Lid Safely', comprises a five point, step-by-step guide on how to open easy ...
'Big Red Book' from ARCO. (Informalia).(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2001 ... With the aim of solving the problem of keeping track of all of the safety and hygiene products needed by companies, ARCO Limited publish an annual catalogue known as the 'Big Red' Book ....
2nd edition of ADAS book. (Informalia).(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2001 ... ADAS has published a second edition of its successful Good Hygiene Practice' Handbook. Whilst the approach to the implementation of hygiene in manufacturing industries ...
Training for food handlers. (Informalia).(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2001 ... A food hygiene training service has been launched by Aptus Personnel to provide a solution to companies needing to induct or refresh employees involved in ...
Exhibitions & conferences.
Nov 01, 2001 ... December 3rd FUNCTIONAL FOODS AND CONSUMER HEALTH - This seminar will examine whether functional foods are an effective vehicle for health protection, and the legislative position regarding these foods will be covered in detail. There will also be a discussion around vitamin ...
Barrier plus double act for longer shelf life. (News & Installations).(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2001 ... For the past twenty years the use of plastics in food packaging has grown considerably. This trend is hardly surprising. Plastic offers manufacturers more diversity in terms of shapes and sizes, while packs can be attractively decorated, without incurring large tooling costs. This use of ...
Monkhill take over the Butterkist brand. (News & Installations).(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2001 ... Yorkshire-based Monkhill Confectionery, a division of Cadbury Trebor Bassett, supply sugar confectionery for retailer brand ranges. In the new year Monkhill have announced it will assume responsibility for the sales and ...
Plant baking contractors urged to act now. (News & Installations).(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2001 ... The Federation of Bakers groundbreaking Contractor's Passport comes into effect at on January 1st 2002. From then on no contractor will be able to work in any plant baking premises without one. This scheme is designed to ...
Kelloggs and Mobil in cereal success. (News & Installations).(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2001 ... Kelloggs, the world's largest cereal producer, has invested over [pounds sterling]500m at its Manchester plant in the last 12 years in order to ensure the plant uses the very latest in automated production equipment. One aspect of the Manchester operation that has recently been reviewed is ...
Watson-Marlow Bredel pump for McVitie. (News & Installations).(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2001 ... The McVitie's Cake Company has, following extensive pump trials for a transfer application, selected a Watson-Marlow Bredel SPX50 penstaltic pump. McVitie's are looking to reduce damage to delicate products, spend less time on cleaning and maintenance and have fewer holdups caused by ...
CCL win a Simply Delicious award. (News & Installations).(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2001 ... CCL Foods' design for its Simply Delicious Organic Brand 300m1 mayonnaise and sauce jar was selected as the winner of the Food Category in the Shine Awards. These annual awards, organised by Glasspac.com, acknowledge innovation and excellence in glass packaging. Hannah Davies, ...
Pizza Hut honour Glanbia Cheese. (News & Installations).(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2001 ... Glanbia Cheese scooped two awards at Pizza Hut's annual European Supplier Conference. The company won the accolades 'Food and Packaging Supplier of the Year' and overall 'Supplier of the Year', in recognition of performance in all ...
Swaledale win Cheese Awards. (News & Installations).(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2001 ... The British Cheese Awards held at Stow-on-the-Wold and organised in conjunction with Good Food Magazine and Waitrose saw the Swaledale Cheese Company pick up two awards. The Swaledale Cows Milk Cheese was given a silver award, while the Swaledale Ewes Milk Cheese was awarded a bronze. Both ...
Superquinn develop national distribution centre. (News & Installations).(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2001 ... Superquinn, one of Ireland's leading supermarkets, is currently building its first national distribution centre near Dublin, due to open early next year. The decision to build this 17,000m2 facility follows a detailed study by logistics planning consultants LPC International. ...
PPMA Award for APV Baker. (News & Installations).(Processing and Packaging Machinery Association)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2001 ... APV Baker has won a PPMA Award of Excellence for its new chocolate micro-aeration process, launched earlier this year. Micro-aeration, already used to process the chocolate coating of a number of national brands in the UK, allows chocolate to include microscopic bubbles of gas, invisible ...
Cropwell Bishop hit a six. (News & Installations).(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2001 ... Cropwell Bishop Creamery, makers of Blue Stilton and Blue Shropshire cheese received six prizes at the British Cheese Awards, Stow-on-the-Wold. The company's Blue Shropshire won two trophies for 'Best ...
Yearsley extend Cold Store. (News & Installations).(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2001 ... The Yearsley Group have recently opened its Cold Store extension at the Head Office site. The cold store was built in 1999, at a cost of [pounds sterling]14m., and has recently undergone further investment following the group's ...
Tetra Pak help Robert Wiseman's environment. (News & Installations).(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2001 ... Robert Wiseman's Dairies' new [pounds sterling]35m. dairy and distribution centre at Droitwich has become the first food factory in the UK to be issued with a permit by the Environment agency under the new IPPC directive, This government license, issued under IPPC regulations, is being ...
IMHX 2004 to incorporate IHSE. (News & Installations).(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2001 ... Turret RAI has announced that the International Materials Handling Exhibition (IMHX) will now incorporate the International Handling & Storage Exhibition (IHSE). This move effectively brings together the UK's materials handling and storage industries at one event, benefiting visitors and ...
Full steam ahead at Fenland Foods. (News & Installations).(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2001 ... Fenland Foods are now more readily equipped to meet the delivery schedules their customers demand thanks to the design and installation of a new Steam Accumulator and two new Steam Boilers by Thermasave Engineering. Grantham-based Fenland Foods, a subsidiary of Northern Foods, ...
Total sauce solutions from BCH. (News & Installations).(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2001 ... BCH have just completed the latest extension to a major food producer's ready meal sauce production line. Since project conception BCH have worked closely with this ready-meals producer, providing them with customised sauce cooking and cooling systems designed to meet their ever-increasing ...
Schmitz keep their Heritage. (News & Installations).(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2001 ... When Heritage International transport was formed five years ago, it insisted on using trailers supplied by Schmitz Cargobull. The company now have three of the latest Schmitz reefers joining its 32 strong fleet, which distributes frozen, chilled and perishable goods across Northern Europe ....
Old and new together at Nestle. (News & Installations).(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2001 ... Russell Finex, the fine mesh separation technologists, held a competition to celebrate its 65th birthday anniversary. The task - to find the oldest sieve still in regular use in the UK and Ireland. The winners were Nestle's York factory who had a Suspension sieve which has been in use for ...
Allergy-Free Foods Ltd. (News & Installations).(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2001 ... The fact that ten million people in the UK suffer from food allergies, with the trend set to increase, has done little to prompt food manufacturers and supermarkets to cater for this market. With help from a government grant, a working mother from North Waltham, Essex has shown how this ...
Fisher Foods commended at organic awards. (News & Installations).(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2001 ... Oven Ready Organic Chips from Fisher Foods have won a Highly Commended prize in the Convenience Foods category of the Soil Association Food Awards. The award came from a panel of 50 judges that included leading food writers, ...
PPMA Awards of Excellence 2001. (News and Installations).(Processing and Packaging Machinery Association)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2001 ... The winners of the PPMA Awards (Processing and Packaging Machinery Association) were announced at the Annual PPMA Dinner, held in the Britannia International Hotel, London Docklands, on the second day of the recent PPMA exhibition at ExCel. The awards were sponsored by automation equipment ...
Cadwallader stay cold with Thermo King. (News & Installations).(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2001 ... Refrigerated vehicle rental company Cadwallader Ltd has recently taken delivery of their second trailer equipped with Thermo King's state-of-the-art SL-400 refrigeration unit. The trailer joins Cadwallader's ...
HAK sort with Sortex. (News and Installations).(Hak BV, )(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2001 ... Dutch company Hak BV, part of the H J Heinz group, process a full range of vegetables in glass jars. The company recently decided it needed to update its ten years old colour sorting equipment. Hak were looking primarily at foreign matter removal, but also at advanced facilities. Shape was ...
Steam richer than electric. (News and Installations).(steam boilers used at Rich Sauces)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2001 ... Rich Sauces, manufacturers of mayonnaise and other sauces, have installed a new Spirax Sarco boiler house and hot water system during a major expansion at its factory in Northern Ireland. The new steam to hot water package is 35% more efficient than the electrical system the company used ...
TNT maintains US dairy shipping status. (News and Installations).(TNT Container Logistics )(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2001 ... TNT Container Logistics has had its US dairy shipping certification renewed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The Interstate Milk Shipping (IMS) certification enables TNT, a world principal in the hire and de-hire of returnable IBC's, to supply containers for exporting dairy ...
Quality Systems at Beacon Foods. (News and Installations).(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2001 ... Beacon Foods, the food processing company based in Mid Wales, is about to introduce one of the most advanced quality auditing systems in the country. A new computerised bar coding system, using hand-held scanners, will enhance product traceability at Beacon. Products will be bar ...
Birds Eye keep with cod. (News and Installations).(Birds Eye Wall's Ltd.)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2001 ... Birds Eye have informed us that, despite recent newspaper articles, it has no plans to move Captain Birds Eye Cod Fillet Fish Fingers to another species. It will however progressively use alternative species in other products. This will ensure the company can protect the predicted limited ...
New Boost for wild woodland venison. (News and Installations).(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2001 ... The Forestry Commission has recently joined forces with game producer Rick Bestwick to market fresh venison from Britain's public forests, and is working closely with the meat industry to promote the products. A distinctive packaging scheme, featuring the Forestry Commission ...
Innovative Bagel Chips. (News and Installations).(Bagel Factory Inc. receives award for low fat bagel chips)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2001 ... The Bagel Factory, the UK bagel retailer, has won 'The Innovation Award' for its Bagel Chips at the recent Baking Industry Awards 2001. Being low in fat, salt and cholesterol, yet high in carbohydrates, bagel Chips ...
Speedibake open speciality bread plant. (News and Installations).(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2001 ... Speciality bread manufacturer, Speedibake, has opened a new speciality bread plant in Wakefield. The plant will enable Speedibake to develop and produce the 'next generation' of speciality breads by combining mass production capabilities with techniques which allow hand-crafting during the ...
Scotch Frost keeping cool with Thermo King. (News & Installations).(refrigerated trucks)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2001 ... Scotch Frost of Glasgow, who distribute frozen meat and poultry to the Chinese trade across Scotland, has recently ordered four TS-200 units from Thermo King Northern. The order involves the four units to be delivered on a one per month basis to ensure Scotch Frost have their costs spread ...
Locker win sugar contracts. (News and Installations).(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2001 ... Locker Process Solutions are suppliers to the bulk handling industry. The company have recently completed a major contract in the sugar industry and won another with a different UK sugar producer. In both cases the Rotex screener provided the solution. For the first contract, ...
The Steel Packaging 'Effectiveness' Award. (News & Installations).(Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging awards)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2001 ... APEAL, The Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging, has launched the first International Steel Packaging Award based on 'effectiveness' criteria. The award recognises packaging concepts that have proven successful in the market and have generated increased sales, market ...
Macphie's EFSIS Accreditation. (News & Installations).(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2001 ... Scottish-based Macphie has achieved Higher Level EFSIS Accreditation at its Oakwood plant near Glasgow. This brings Macphie's chilled and frozen ...
Shepcote go nut-free. (News & Installations).(Shepcote Distributors opens new facility)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2001 ... Production has started in Shepcote Distributors' new dedicated Nut-Free Production Area. The company manufacture ...
KEK Mill at Horizon Biscuits. (News & Installations).(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2001 ... When Horizon Biscuits needed a replacement for their KEK sugar grinding mill, they turned to Kemutec, the same group which had provided their original system. The catalyst for the new mill was the need to add a Tri-Calcium Phosphate anti-caking agent to their milling operation. The ...
Asda say goodbye to cold store door damage. (News & Installations).(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2001 ... Industrial door repairs are a major problem in almost any industry. However, companies in the food industry operating cold stores often face even further difficulties due to the build up of snow and frost, not to mention the energy losses when doors are damaged. Asda have ...
G Mondini at Geest. (News & Installations).(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2001 ... Geest (Saxon Valley) has expanded its production facility at Biggleswade, the site where the company produces its pasta-based ready meals. Geest wanted to increase the production of its existing range of products but also have the ability to keep ahead of new developments. ...
Tesco go shatterproof for safety. (News & Installations).(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2001 ... Tesco stores are now using Greenstock shatterproof lamps in order to provide safe and effective specialist display lighting for its food counters. Shatterproof lamps are required by Tesco to minimise the risk of contamination of food on display caused by broken g]ass, in compliance with ...
Enercon reducing oxidation at Colmans. (News & Installations).(Enercon Industries, Colmans of Norwich)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2001 ... Colmans of Norwich are using the latest induction cap sealing technology from Enercon Industries to prevent oxidation in a new range of packaged herbs in oil catering products. These products have been introduced as an alternative to traditional fresh or dried herbs for use in cooking. ...
Just desserts for Thermo Goring Kerr. (News & Installations).(Kensay Foods orders Thermo Goring Kerr machinery)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2001 ... Cornwall-based Kensay Foods have ordered a 'twin-head' metal detector with checkweigher from Thermo Goring Kerr. Kensay, part of the Samworth Brothers Group, manufacture quality chilled deserts and are using this latest system to screen around 40 different products, including some in foil ...
Ice-Dry[R] helps Munters win Swedish award. (News & Installations).(Munters wins Swedish Trade Council Export Award with Ice-Dry)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2001 ... Munters, the UK experts in humidity control, were presented with the Swedish Trade Council Export Award at the Swedish Embassy in London. The company have recently been involved in developing a number of innovative solutions, most notably its Ice-Dry(r) product for the food market. Whilst ...
M&S's frozen deliveries simplified by Tempro. (News & Installations).(Marks and Spencer makes use of insulation innovation from Seymour Manufacturing)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2001 ... The logistics department at Marks and Spencer, Northern Ireland, has been able to satisfy the demand for frozen goods from its Bangor and Newton Breda stores. This has been achieved by protecting consignments with Seymour Manufacturing's Tempro double core insulated roll cage and pallet ...
Dairy Crest's whey clarifier. (News & Installations).(supplied by Tetra Pak Processing)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2001 ... Tetra Pak Processing have supplied a whey clarifier, model BMRPX 618 HGV, to Dairy Crest's cheesemaking creamery in Davidstow, Cornwall. The machine clarifies the cheese whey to remove cheese fines and so improves the overall ...
Opening of Tesco's busiest distribution centre. (News & Installations).(Tibbett and Britten to run Tesco's new distribution center)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2001 ... Tesco's new [pounds sterling]45m ambient food distribution centre at Thurrock, was officially opened on 5th October by Phillip Clarke, IT logistics director, who was accompanied by the mayor of Thurrock and John Harvey CBE, chairman of Tibbett & Britten Group plc. Tibbett & ...