Food Trade Review back issues from November 2002:
Wilsanco invests over [pounds sterling]2m to boost capacity. (Company Evolution).(plastic pots, packs manufacturer builds new plant)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... Wilsanco, UK independent manufacturer of plastic pots and packs for the food and dairy. industries, has invested over o2m in new plant and facilities to boost production capacity at its site in Dungannon, Northern Ireland. The investment follows a period of unprecedented growth ...
Buhler expands extrusion activities. (Company Evolution).(Buhler AG takes control of Millbank Technology (NZ) Ltd.)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... As part of their expansion program of extrusion technology, Buhler takes over the activities of Millbank Technology (NZ) Ltd in New Zealand. The term extrusion refers to screw-machinery based modular processes, enabling continuous processing and modification of materials. Extrusion is ...
Flavour of success helps Tregaron firm expand. (Company Evolution).(Express Contract Drying Ltd. expands production facility)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... A specialist food flavouring company has expanded its production facility in Tregaron, Ceredigion, creating eight new jobs thanks to the support from the Welsh Development Agency and Welsh Assembly Government. Express Contract Drying Ltd is one of only a few companies in the UK ...
IMT stops all activities in France. (Company Evolution).(ALL-LAS begins same operations as International Mixing Technologies )(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... The company ALL-LAS has started the same activities as International Mixing Technologies (IMT) and their administrative, commercial and production services are based at Antwerp in Belgium. ALL-LAS has contracted the key persons of the former company. IMT was an innovative ...
VPK Packaging to grow UK market share. (Company Evolution).(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... VPK Packaging, the major independent European manufacturer of recycled paper and corrugated transit cases, has revealed it is targeting the UK for further growth by additional acquisitions and continuing expansion of its Rigid Group subsidiary. Following recent acquisitions in ...
Alfill moves to new technology centre. (Company Evolution).(alfill Engineering GmbH & Company KG)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... An industrial zone has been developed in the north of Hamburg. Various prominent high-tech companies have already set up there, including Lufthansa Technik, Airbus and Philips Medical Systems. For the international bottling industry, this industrial zone to the south of Hamburg's airport ...
Drinks take-over. (Company Evolution).(Crystal Drinks acquires Fontana Drinks Ltd.)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... One of the UK's fastest growing small independent bottlers, Fontana Drinks of Lincolnshire, has been bought for an ...
New strategic direction for Thomas Lowndes. (Company Evolution).(Thomas Lowndes and Co. integrated into Allied Domecq PLC's global licensing division)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... Culinary alcohol suppler, Thomas Lowndes is being integrated within parent company Allied Domecq's global licensing division with immediate effect, resulting in a change of personnel and a different structure. The realignment of Thomas Lowndes follows Allied Domecq's appointment of brand ...
Invensys APV Anhydro invests millions. (Company Evolution).(investment in machinery by Anhydro)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... Copenhagen based evaporation and drying technologies company, Anhydro, owned by Invensys plc in London, is investing millions in extending and re-building its test centre as part of its newly launched technology strategy. This will provide an opportunity to grow its research and ...
ABF buys international Ovaltine brands from Novartis. (Company Evolution).(Associated British Foods)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... Associated British Foods plc (ABF), the international food ingredients and retail group has today announced the acquisition of Novartis AG's Food and Beverage business for [pounds sterling]171 million. This comprises Ovaltine and associated brands. ABF, through Twinnings is ...
Newly Weds Foods Inc. Acquisition. (Company Evolution).(acquires RHM Ingredients Ltd.)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... Newly Weds Foods, Inc. acquired RHM Ingredients Ltd. in May, Headquartered in the United Kingdon, RHM Ingredients manufactures coatings, seasonings, and flavours for the food industry ....
Glucona acquisition. (Company Evolution).(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... CSM has reached agreement in principle with AVEBE on the acquisition of the gluconic acid derivatives activities of AVEBE's subsidiary Glucona. Glucona, with production facilities in Ter Apelkannal, ...
Further growth predicted through new acquisition at Witwood. (Company Evolution).(Witwood Food Products Ltd. acquires Stamac)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... Global coatings manufacturer Witwood Food Products has strengthened its status with the acquisition of an Australian food ingredients manufacturer. Brisbane-based Stamac will complement Witwood's expanding small goods activities at its Australian subsidiary, Witwood Food Products Pty. The ...
Thew Arnott join collaboration. (Company Evolution).(Thew Arnott Co. forms joint collaboration with Degussa Texturant Systems)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... The Thew Arnott Company are proud to announce a new dimension to their long established family business. Through a joint collaboration with Degussa Texturant Systems (formerly Lucas Meyer/SKW), Thew Arnott can now offer a range of non-GM fluid lecithins, including products specifically ...
New head office for BITA. (Company Evolution).(British Industrial Truck Association)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... The British Industrial Truck Association (BITA) has relocated to a new head office in Sunninghill, Berkshire. The move to the new premises, which are less than five kilometres from their previous headquarters in Ascot, was officially completed in mid-October this year. The new ...
Growth of viscosity measurement in Europe. (Company Evolution).(proRheo will distribute Solartron Mobrey Inc.'s viscometers in Europe)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... Viscosity measurement specialist proRheo is to distribute Solartron Mobrey's Covimat range of variable speed rotational on-line viscometers in Europe. The deal gives proRheo exclusive distribution in Germany and Austria and non-exclusive rights to sell the products in other European ...
Foodtech exhibition acquired by YPL Exhibitions Ltd. (Company Evolution).(William Reed Publishing Ltd. sells Foodtech show)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... The long-established annual Foodtech show, recognised as the market leading exhibition for the food hygiene, safety and quality control sectors of the food industry, has been acquired from William Reed Publishing Ltd, by Milton Keynes based YPL Exhibitions Ltd., part of the Yandell Media ...
Results of extensive research into new product development is now available. (Informalia).
Nov 01, 2002 ... The results of an extensive NPD research programme were the subject of a presentation by Ramesys MD Martin Telfer (see left), at this year's Institute of Grocery Distribution's (IGD) Annual Convention on October 15th. The research, which has involved companies representing all ...
Deadline for HGCA Enterprise Awards. (Informalia).(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... The deadline for entry to the HGCA Enterprise Award 2003 is the 31st December 2002. Between [pounds sterling]5,000 and [pounds sterling]50,000 is available for each successful project. A total of [pounds]300,000 is on offer for the next round in 2003, a record amount in the scheme's ...
Two professional bodies collaborate. (Informalia).
Nov 01, 2002 ... The Institute of Food Science & Technology (IFST) of the United Kingdom is the UK-based professional body. The Hong Kong Food Science & Technology Association (HKFSTA) is the Hong Kong professional body. Both recognise their international responsibilities in food science and technology and ...
New research within functional foods. (Informalia).
Nov 01, 2002 ... A new report: 'Consumer awareness of and attitudes towards functional foods' (CCFRA Report 162) will help companies to target the marketing of new functional foods. The emergence of the market for functional foods reflects a change in attitude amongst some groups within the ...
New edition catalogue now available from Key Industrial. (Informalia).(Key Industrial Equipment Ltd.)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... Key Industrial Equipment has published the latest edition catalogue with 3,000 new innovative industrial and office products. The 170-page, full colour publication, supplements over 38,000 products available on line through Key's webshop at www.keyind.co.uk and through their ...
New Web sites for the food industry. (Informalia).
Nov 01, 2002 ... Hosokawa Micron has launched a new web site designed especially for engineers to assist in equipment specification and powder and particle handling systems design. With in depth information on the range of size reduction, containment, mixing, drying, classifying and ...
OFSCI and UDEX team up to establish best practice. (Informalia).(Optimum Food Service Supply Chain Initiative, UDEX Ltd. define standards for food service supply chain)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... OFSCI, the 'not-for-profit' initiative aimed at saving money in the food service supply chain, has developed a strategic partnership with UDEX, the internet based provider of consistent and commonly understood product descriptions. OFSCI - the Optimum Food Service Supply Chain Initiative - ...
New case studies for livestock farmers. (Informalia).(Case studies from Campden and Chorleywood Food Research Association will help livestock farmers with HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points))(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... A new set of case studies from CCFRA will help livestock farmers with HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points). This approach can be used by farmers to assure the safety of the food materials they produce, and there is increasing commercial and legislative pressure to do so. ...
Toxicity Profiles. (Informalia).
Nov 01, 2002 ... The TNO BIBRA Toxicity Profiles are comprehensive, yet concise, monographs on the hazard potential of individual chemicals. These reviews are written by scientists specially trained in the evaluation of toxicity data and are prepared principally from primary ...
New partnership. (Informalia).(Law Laboratories announces partnership with International Auditing Services)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... Law Laboratories has announced a partnership with International Auditing Services to provide clients - both at home and abroad - with a high quality international network for inspections. Based in Holland, ISA specialises in offering a European-wide network of skilled, ...
2003 Milk Summit. (Informalia).(2003 Semex Dairy Conference in January)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... A date has been announced for the 2003 Semex Dairy Conference, which will be known as 'The Milk Summit', for the 12th to the 14th of January. There will be a line-up of international speakers who will focus on future ...
Carrot Processing. (Informalia).(Biocatalysts Ltd.)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... Enzyme manufacturer, Biocatalysts Ltd has expanded its technical literature portfolio to cover carrot processing. Technical Bulletin 109 'Enzymes in Carrot Processing' gives an excellent overview which provides information about the stages in carrot production where enzymes can ...
Exhibitions & Conferences.(Calendar)
Nov 01, 2002 ... 2003 January 26-29 INTERNATIONAL SWEETS AND BISCUITS FAIR - The 33rd edition of the ISM, organised by KolnMesse and the International Sweets and Biscuits Fair Working Group (AISM). At ISM, producers and importers present almost the complete spectrum of ...
Eggs and Health Promotion. (Bookshelf).(Iowa State Press)
Nov 01, 2002 ... Edited by Ronald Ross Watson Published 2002 Hardback 202 Pages Price: [pounds sterling]79.00 (USA: Iowa State Press) "Eggs and Health Promotion" provides research on the role of eggs in the context of the healthful diet. It focuses on current ...
Food: The Chemistry of its Components 4th Edition. (Bookshelf).(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... T.P. Coultate Published 2002 Paperback 432 Pages Price: [pounds sterling]21.00 (UK: Royal Society of Chemistry) This fourth edition has been extensively rewritten to bring it up to date, with many of the figures also having been redrawn. A ...
Food, Science and Society. (Bookshelf).
Nov 01, 2002 ... P.S. Belton and T. Belton Published 2002 Hardback 181 Pages Price: [pounds sterling]29.00 (Germany: Springer) This volume looks at the interface between experts and the lay public and some of the many factors that can impinge on perceptions of, ...
Microbiological Risk Assessment in Food Processing. (Bookshelf).(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... Martyn Brown and Mike Stringer Published 2002 Hardback 301 Pages Price: [pounds sterling]119.00 (UK: Woodhead Publishing Ltd) "Microbiological risk assessment in food processing" provides detailed coverage of the key steps in MRA and how it can ...
Handbook of Microwave Technology for Food Applications. (Bookshelf).
Nov 01, 2002 ... Edited by Ashim K. Datta and Ramaswamy C. Anantheswaran Published 2001 Hardback 511 Pages Price: [pounds sterling]185.00 (USA: Marcel Dekker, Inc) This volume integrates principles of electromagnetics, dielectric properties, heat and moisture ...
Food Plant Engineering Systems. (Bookshelf).
Nov 01, 2002 ... T.C. Robberts Published 2002 Hardback 267 Pages Price: [pounds sterling]67.00 (UK: CRC Press) This book deals primarily with the ancillary equipment used in processing industries and deals not only with the bits and pieces that keep systems ...
Microorganisms in Foods 7: Microbiological Testing in Food Safety Management. (Bookshelf).(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... ICMSF Published 2002 Hardback 362 Pages Price: [pounds sterling] 93.00 (USA: Kluwer Academic) Written by the International Commission on Microbiological Specifications for Foods, Microorganisms in Foods 7 describes the role of microbiological testing in ...
Food Protein Analysis: Quantitative Effects on Processing. (Bookshelf).(Marcel Dekker, Inc.)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... R.K. Owusu-Apenten Published 2002 Hardback 463 Pages Price: [pounds sterling]185.00 (USA: Marcel Dekker, Inc) This book focuses exclusively on the analysis of food proteins. It describes the effect of food processing on protein assay results, ...
Flavor, Fragrance, and Odor Analysis. (Bookshelf).(Marcel Dekker, Inc.)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... Edited by Ray Marsili Published 2002 Hardback 425 Pages Price: [pounds sterling] 175.00 (USA: Marcel Dekker, Inc) The intent of this book is to help chemists working with flavour, fragrance, and odour problems to select the most appropriate ...
Codex Alimentarius Food Hygiene Basic Texts. (Bookshelf).(food hygiene book)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... FAO/WHO Published 2001 Paperback 70 Pages Price: [pounds sterling]13.00 (Italy: FAQ) The Codex basic texts on food hygiene lay a firm foundation for understanding how rules and regulations on food hygiene are developed and applied. This second ...
Secomak gets the knife in at packaging plant. (News & Installations).
Nov 01, 2002 ... Air knives from Secomak are now in use at Curwood Packaging, a manufacturer of barrier shrink films to the food processing industry. Food producers need a high performance product, with a consistent rate of shrink to meet the requirements of modern, high speed manufacturing ...
Loma IQ tops hygiene tables. (News & Installations).
Nov 01, 2002 ... Loma Systems recently received an Equipment Acceptance Certificate from the US Department of Agriculture for their IQ2 metal detector conveyor, which was designed specifically for use in meat and poultry processing facilities. The award follows a prior Equipment Acceptance Certificate ...
Fragrant Treatt for IFF. (News & Installations).(Treatt plc is appointed distributor for International Flavours & Fragrances)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... Treatt plc have been appointed distributor for International Flavours & Fragrances (IFF) to supply their range of fragrance ingredients. The distribution agreement covers Austria, Belgium, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg, Switzerland, The Netherlands and the UK. Treatt is an independent ...
Allied Bakeries use their loaf. (News & Installations).
Nov 01, 2002 ... Allied Bakeries have installed the Joloda skate and track system into 97 of their rigids and 14 of their trailers. The equipment was designed to enable the transportation of two types of palletised goods, as well as to facilitate the loading and unloading of deliveries to thirteen ...
Heveco Mushrooms cleans up on quality with Coolmation. (News & Installations).(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... Heveco recently commissioned a new, purpose-built mushroom production line with a throughput capacity of 1 tonne per hour, solely dedicated to the prepared vegetable sector. Coolmation carried out the supply and installation of all equipment and pipework on the project. ...
Fishy business for Lock. (News & Installations).(Lock Inspection Systems gets contract to supply five MET 30+ metal detectors to Youngs Bluecrest Seafoods)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... Lock Inspection Systems were recently chosen to supply five MET 30+ metal detectors to the Marsden Road, Grimsby factory of Youngs Bluecrest Seafoods. Capable of achieving the required line speeds of 50 packs per minute, the five stainless steel units were installed after pack sealing and ...
New initiative to boost UK organic food. (News & Installations).(New set of logos and standards for organic food is developed by The Soil Association)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... A new set of logos and standards to help consumers identify British, English, Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish organic food has been developed by The Soil Association. The move will help shoppers identify national and local food in shops and enable organic farmers and food ...
P&O renews Waitrose logistics contract. (News & Installations).(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... Trust in P&O Trans European's logistics capabilities was reaffirmed by Waitrose recently, with an extension of the grocery retailer's warehousing and distribution contract until 2006. Operating from an 8,000m2 dedicated, bonded facility in West London, P&O Trans European ...
HJ Heinz gives Lodematic a pasting job. (News & Installations).(Lodematic Limited to supply a box tipper unit )(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... HJ Heinz Ltd recently selected Clitheroe-based product handling solutions specialist Lodematic Limited to supply a box tipper unit for its Wigan site after an improvement team saw a Lodematic system in operation at another plant within the company. Manufactured from food grade ...
Tibbett & Britten go Hungary. (News & Installations).(Tibbett & Britten Hungaria Kft gets open-book logistics contract from Csemege-Match)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... Tibbett & Britten Hungaria Kft, a wholly owned subsidiary of Tibbett & Britten Group plc, have been awarded a long-term open-book logistics contract by Csemege-Match of Hungary. The agreement involves the provision of warehousing and secondary distribution services for Match and ...
Gas Stunner scoops top welfare award. (News & Installations).
Nov 01, 2002 ... Anglia Autoflow has won the Royal Society of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA), Freedom Food 'Alastair Mews' Post Farm Category award. Freedom Food, the RSPCA's non-profit making farm animal welfare scheme, is dedicated to promoting improved animal welfare on farms, during transport ...
International Cuisine invests in Geac System2l[TM]. (News & Installations).(Geac Enterprise Solutions' software suite)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... Geac Enterprise Solutions[TM], a division of Geac Computer Corporation Ltd, recently announced an investment by branded chilled food manufacturer International Cuisine, in enterprise resource application, System2l. System2l is a suite of integrated backbone systems for ...
Danexport times seven. (News & Installations).(Danexport Protein Foods gets European Food Safety Inspection Service (Efsis) Higher Level accreditation)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... Meat protein manufacturer Danexport Protein Foods was recently awarded the European Food Safety Inspection Service (Efsis) Higher Level accreditation for the ...
No pie in the face for Marechal. (News & Installations).
Nov 01, 2002 ... Kensey Foods Ltd of Launceston, Cornwall, recently decided to use Marechal DSN and DS plugs and sockets for connecting portable ancillary equipment used in the production of custard tarts and apple pies. The decision was based on the water tightness and robustness of Marechal's equipment, ...
Winners of organic business awards 2002. (News & Installations).(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... The top organic businesses have been announced by the Soil Association, a UK organic campaigning and certification organisation. Organic Business Person of the Year is Graham Keating, Managing Director of Yeo Valley Organic. The Consumer Education Award goes to baby food ...
Food hygiene first for Robinson. (News & Installations).(Robinson Paperboard Packaging plant at Chesterfield )(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... The Robinson Paperboard Packaging plant at Chesterfield was recently accredited with the British Retail Consortium food hygiene standard. According to the company, an audit carried out by both Efsis and Ukcas confirmed that the certification establishes Robinson as the first UK paperboard ...
Organic food company scoops top industry award. (News & Installations).(Organix Brands)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... Organic children's food company, Organix Brands, was recently named as one of the UK's top organic businesses, winning the Consumer Education Award in the Soil Association Organic Business Awards 2002. The Christchurch-based company won the award for its commitment to consumer ...
Rigid spices things up for authentic Asian food company. (News & Installations).(Rigid Corrugated gets contract to supply ethnic food brand manufacturer TRS with printed die cut trays)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... Rigid Corrugated was recently awarded a contract to supply ethnic food brand manufacturer TRS with printed die cut trays in assorted sizes. The trays will be used for TRS's range of authentic Asian spices and pulses. According to Rigid, TRS is taking advantage of the special ...
Ready meals manufacturer boosts production. (News & Installations).
Nov 01, 2002 ... Food production equipment manufacturer BCH recently installed a vacuum Cooling Retort at a ready meals factory in the southwest of England. The company produces a wide range of products, including vegetables, rice and meat for a major supermarket chain. The BCH ...
A K Stoddart staff top of the class. (News & Installations).(Staff at premium Scotch beef supplier AK Stoddart get number of industry qualifications)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... Staff at premium Scotch beef supplier AK Stoddart, were recently awarded a number of industry qualifications. Over twenty-five people at the company's Broxburn site have gained accreditation in courses ranging from SVQ's in manufacturing, to REHS awards for food hygiene, and to celebrate ...
Efsis to certify against National Dairy Farm assurance scheme. (News & Installations).(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... Inspection and certification specialist Efsis has been selected to carry out certification and inspection against the National Dairy Farm Assurance Scheme (NDFAS) following a successful bid earlier in the year. The NDFAS, developed by the NFU, the Federation of Milk Groups, the Dairy ...
Hygenic the answer to insurance alarm over fire. (News & Installations).
Nov 01, 2002 ... Bradford based Hygenic Installations recently launched a service aimed at alleviating the burden of escalating fire insurance costs for food manufacturing companies. The supply of the company's 'firestop range' of panels, according to the company, will help businesses to ensure that ...
Handling solution for New York confectioner. (News & Installations).
Nov 01, 2002 ... Contracted through a multi-national packaging machinery supplier, CKF Systems Ltd, automated handling specialist to the food industry, recently supplied a mechanical twin leg row handling system to Sweet Productions Ltd, a confectionery and nutritional food bar manufacturer in Amityville, ...
1000th installation for Sandvik's Rotoform system. (News & Installations).(at Durez Europe NV in Belgium)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... Sandvik's Rotoform pastillation system, first launched in 1980 and forming the basis of its granulation systems ever since, reached a milestone recently when the 1000th system was delivered to a customer in Belgium. Ordered by Durez Europe ...
Hygiene sizzles at Tulip International. (News & Installations).(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... Tulip International, supplier of highly refined meat products, recently outsourced its facilities management (FM) process to The Hygiene Group. To support Tulip International with audits - both internal and external from the retail customer - Hygiene put into place a range of procedures ...