Food Trade Review back issues from May 2007:
Helping Lyons to be eco-friendly.(News and Installations)
May 01, 2007 ... Chilled food and fresh food packaging specialist Ravenwood Packaging is helping to keep Lyons Seafoods eco-friendly by supplying its planet-friendly linerless labelling machines to match the labelling needs of the company's ever changing new product lines. Four Nobac 500 ...
Industrial's KFC automation solution.(News and Installations)
May 01, 2007 ... Industrial Automation Ltd has helped 3663 First for Foodservice solve a materials handling problem at its two regional distribution Centres at Royton and Banbury by inventing a machine that transfers a pallet-full of trays on to a set of dolleys. The machine was needed for handling fresh ...
A cool and quick answer.(NEWS AND INSTALLATIONS)
May 01, 2007 ... Dawsonrentals temperature control solutions helped one of Europe's leading food companies save 30,000 [pounds sterling] by providing a new freezing system and eliminating the need to build new premises. The tunnel freezer allowed the food company to achieve an economical freezing method ...
Culina Logistics takes greener route.(NEWS AND INSTALLATIONS)(contract of Culina Logistics and AB Volvo)(Brief article)
May 01, 2007 ... Culina Logistics has invested in 11 new Volvo trucks that meet EEC Euro 5 regulations as part of the company's commitment to environmental issues. These are the first Volvo vehicles to join the fleet of the chilled food and drinks logistics specialist and will support the Culina network ...
Pasta Reale pick Loma.(NEWS AND INSTALLATIONS)
May 01, 2007 ... Pasta Reale, manufacturer of organic soups and sauces handle a projected 750 tonnes of product per annum. With such high quality products comes the need for a high standard of quality control, and temperature measurement is a critical part of this. Here, until recently, there had been ...
FTAS steps in to save the day.(NEWS AND INSTALLATIONS)
May 01, 2007 ... The Technical Support Programme offered by the Food Technology Advisory Service (FTAS) has delivered a valuable and targeted resource to Fosters Bakery. The Barnsley- based family-run company, which supplies bread and bakery products, was able to call upon the experienced team at FTAS to ...
A big thanks to FTAS.(NEWS AND INSTALLATIONS)
May 01, 2007 ... Productivity at Scarborough-based Confectionery Craft has been given a huge lift due to the Food Technology Advisory Service (FTAS). FTAS, which is backed by funding from Yorkshire Forward, was called upon when the company, which manufactures and markets a range of traditional ...
How to meet deadlines.(NEWS AND INSTALLATIONS)(contracts of Robert Wiseman Dairies PLC and Isoma)(Brief article)
May 01, 2007 ... When Robert Wiseman Dairies required a new empty and full bottle conveyor system for its Tesco Pure milk project, they called upon Isoma, the Midlands-based conveyor and system integration specialist, to complete the design, manufacture, installation and automation of the system. Working ...
Awards from UNESDA.(NEWS AND INSTALLATIONS)
May 01, 2007 ... The wealth of innovation of products, packaging and ingredients in the beverages sector was on show as industry leaders from around the world gathered for the presentation of the prestigious 2007 beverage innovation awards. Organised by Zenith International Publishing through its Beverage ...
Ocean Spray[R] relies on vibratory shakers from Key Technology.(NEWS AND INSTALLATIONS)
May 01, 2007 ... Producing the finest sweetened dried cranberries (SDC) is a science that Ocean Spray[R] has been working to perfection. From its fourth Craisins[R] line, which started up in May 2006 to its fifth line, scheduled to start up in the Spring of 2007 in Markham, WA, Ocean Spray relies on ...
A Uniq solution.(NEWS AND INSTALLATIONS)
May 01, 2007 ... At their Evercreech, Somerset factory, the prepared foods producer, Evercreech Truly Uniq were faced with the challenge of modifying and re-commissioning the existing plant within a very tight deadline. The company came to CPS after commissioning a new selection of products, consisting of ...
Disinfection makes a difference in Rotterdam.(NEWS AND INSTALLATIONS)
May 01, 2007 ... Unilever Netherlands has recently installed a Berson UV disinfection system to treat process water at its margarine manufacturing plant in Rotterdam. The UV system ensures that all mains water used in the plant has a CFU/ml count of less than 100. The water is used in the manufacturing of ...
KIC Krones is the sole adhesive supplier for Spitz products.(NEWS AND INSTALLATIONS)(Company overview)
May 01, 2007 ... The family firm Spitz was founded almost 150 years ago in Linz. In 1918, the company began making liqueurs, schnapps and rum. In the 1930s, Spitz laid the foundations for its present factory in Attnang-Puchheim (near Salzburg), where it diversified its product range in the 1970s to include ...
An award for a healthy partnership.(NEWS AND INSTALLATIONS)
May 01, 2007 ... RTS Flexible Systems, the supplier of robotic and automated handling systems to the food industry, has won a prestigious suppliers award from Warburtons as recognition of RTS's commitment and outstanding contribution, during a 12-year partnership. In the first-ever Warburtons supplier ...
Flooring that can stand the heat.(NEWS AND INSTALLATIONS)
May 01, 2007 ... An industrial flooring system that can withstand frequent high pressure steam cleaning is much in demand by food processing and food-related companies. Sikafloor 20 Purcem is a water-based coloured polyurethane resin floor screed that is applied by specialist contractors to the regular ...
Paramount's investment programme.(NEWS AND INSTALLATIONS)
May 01, 2007 ... Paramount 21 Ltd is undertaking an investment programme of 1.2m [pounds sterling] over the next six months as they amalgamate their two sites to a new production facility in Newton Abbot. The Devon-based manufacturer of premium seafood and vegetarian products is doubling its factory space ...
New global citrus facility.(NEWS AND INSTALLATIONS)(Symrise)(Brief article)
May 01, 2007 ... Symrise has launched a global citrus facility in Sorocaba, Brazil. The Brazilian site, opens up new opportunities for the firm--direct proximity to areas where high-quality, natural citrus fruits are grown, along with the combination of expertise both from the company's own basic research ...
Adding colour to breakfast.(NEWS AND INSTALLATIONS)
May 01, 2007 ... Buhler technologists are renowned for developing new processes in close co-operation with customers. The pasta and extruded products (PE) business unit has revolutionised the production technology for making multicoloured products by taking this approach. By developing processes ...
Relocation is evidence of success.(NEWS AND INSTALLATIONS)
May 01, 2007 ... S+S Inspection of Fareham has made its second move to bigger premises since its formation in 2001. Increased demand for the company's metal detection and material sorting equipment has made the move necessary to accommodate increased stock levels of both machines and spares to maintain the ...
Cold Store award.(NEWS AND INSTALLATIONS)(Cardiff County Council)(Associated British Ports)(Brief article)
May 01, 2007 ... Associated British Ports' (ABP) Cardiff Cold Store recently received a Silver Welsh food hygiene award from Cardiff County Council. The award recognises the cold store's high standards of cleanliness and the outstanding management procedures in place. Launched in 2002, Cardiff ...
Saving energy during the baking process.(NEWS AND INSTALLATIONS)
May 01, 2007 ... Family-run Swansea bakery T and G Davies has recently welcomed the arrival of two new Tom Chandley 4-6-8 24 Deck Compacta ovens. The new additions came in place of their previous Tom Chandley oven, which had served the bakery's high quality needs for 43 years. T and G Davies purchased the ...
Coolmation keeps it cool.(NEWS AND INSTALLATIONS)
May 01, 2007 ... Air-conditioning specialist Coolmation has announced significant investment in its Chillers4Hire and Climate4Hire Divisions with an expanded, more versatile hire fleet and support services. Coolmation's hire chillers and ahu's can be installed to run as single units, or be interconnected ...
Austrian expansion.(NEWS AND INSTALLATIONS)(contracts of Gutschermuhle and OMS)(Brief article)
May 01, 2007 ... International cereal bar manufacturer, Gutschermuhle, has appointed Cheshire-based operations management company, OMS, to help expand production at its Austrian factory. OMS (Operations Management Solutions) will carry out a full audit of Gutschermuhle's operations to identify how the ...
Achieving citrus visibility.(NEWS AND INSTALLATIONS)
May 01, 2007 ... SI, a provider of ERP and supply chain management, has announced a major order for its Tropos ERP solution from Eurodix, importer of citrus and other popular fruits. Eurodix can now achieve full visibility across its supply chain--from tracking consignments of fruit arriving from overseas ...
Seepex's waste potato mash solution reaps profitable rewards.(NEWS AND INSTALLATIONS)
May 01, 2007 ... A major potato processor in Britain has installed a specially enlarged seepex open hopper progressive cavity pump to mix and transport hot and viscous potato mash flake. The previously setup relied upon three screw conveyors and a drag chain conveyor but the conveyors required regular ...
Hubbard delivers saving.(NEWS AND INSTALLATIONS)
May 01, 2007 ... Refrigeration, designers, manufacturers and suppliers Hubbard Commercial Refrigeration have delivered a valuable saving to Midlands-based fast food catering supplier TCR Retail with the installation and commissioning of a Carbon Trust accredited Hubbard Multi Compressor mini-pack to their ...
Rotary Brander applies grill marks.(Plant and Equipment)
May 01, 2007 ... Apply an appetizing, just-grilled finish to meats, poultry, seafoods and other products with Heat and Control's Rotary Brander. The gas-fired open flame Brander continuously sears grill marks on the top, bottom, or both sides of formed and natural products. Featuring ...
Lab M forges ahead.(Plant and Equipment)
May 01, 2007 ... Through an ongoing programme of product development and new product introductions, Lab M continues to lead the way in launching new formulations of its dehydrated culture media that specifically meet new ISO guidelines for microbiological testing in the food industry. The Lab M ...
Unrecognised phosphate water-dosing issue.(Plant and Equipment)
May 01, 2007 ... Failing to monitor phosphate levels in water could result in thousands of pounds of fuel being wasted by steam system operators. Plant operators could be wasting thousands of pounds in fuel because their water treatment supplier is failing to monitor the phosphate levels of raw water for ...
Topping applicator.(PLANT AND EQUIPMENT)
May 01, 2007 ... Uniformly apply salt or dry seasonings to snacks, nuts, crackers, meat and other foods across the full width of the product conveyor using Heat and Control's Belt-Type Flavour Dispenser. Seasonings sift through a moving mesh belt to eliminate lumps; while constant speed belt ...
Respiratory protection from flour dust.(PLANT AND EQUIPMENT)
May 01, 2007 ... Recommended for use when carrying out maintenance or cleaning tasks, P2 and P3 filtering respirators such as Draeger's Piccola or X-plore Series are ideal for use in both craft and flour milling applications. Designed to protect against fine dusts and particles, both respirators are easy ...
Shimadzu's Prominence UFLC.(PLANT AND EQUIPMENT)
May 01, 2007 ... Shimadzu thrives on its excellent reputation for reliability and robustness and continues to lead the way in HPLC front-end systems with Prominence UFLC, its highly flexible, ultra fast, universally software-compatible LC system. Prominence UFLC is a network-ready, modular ...
Handheld instrument's simultaneous measurement.(PLANT AND EQUIPMENT)
May 01, 2007 ... Labcell has introduced the KD2Pro thermal properties meter to the UK market. Similar to the existing KD2, the new model benefits from an SH-1 dual probe that enables thermal diffusivity and specific heat to be measured simultaneously in solids, gels and liquids. The KD2Pro is ...
Arco launches range of Timberland PRO[R].(PLANT AND EQUIPMENT)
May 01, 2007 ... Leading safety equipment and workwear supplier Arco has teamed up with Timberland PRO[R] to develop an exclusive collection of casual workwear that combines fashion with function[ The exclusive range of Timberland PRO[R] clothing is available only through Arco and aimed at ...
Eurobake water chillers.(PLANT AND EQUIPMENT)
May 01, 2007 ... A range of water chillers available from food industry equipment specialist Eurobake means that despite the temperature in the bakery, or outside, product temperature consistency can be maintained. For products where the temperature is critical to slow fermentation or to facilitate a timed ...
Magnetostrictive accuracy to the drop.(PLANT AND EQUIPMENT)
May 01, 2007 ... The new Jupiter[R] 200 from Magnetrol is the safest magnetostrictive liquid level transmitter on the market today. With a SFF of> 900, the Jupiter is suitable for SIL 2 instrumented loops as a tool device and exceeds the rating of any other equivalent device. Jupiter is a highly accurate ...
Food safety breakthrough.(PLANT AND EQUIPMENT)
May 01, 2007 ... Litmus has announced a breakthrough, which will dramatically improve current testing methods to detect food borne pathogens such as Salmonella, Listeria, Campylobacter, and E.coli. This advancement in bacterial pathogen-testing technology provides growers, producers and ...
Clarification and dewatering decanter.(PLANT AND EQUIPMENT)(Correction notice)
May 01, 2007 ... Westfalia Separator announce the launch of CE345 a new decanter for liquids clarification and solids dewatering applications in the food and beverage industry. The new decanter offers optimum clarification and dewatering, low maintenance and reliable operation for medium sized operations ...
Enhanced Soliphant M level switch for solids.(PLANT AND EQUIPMENT)
May 01, 2007 ... Endress+Hauser is introducing new improved versions of the level limit switch, Soliphant M, featuring the newest technology in vibration switches for solids. The new Soliphant M has retained all the old features of its previous version, Soliphant II: insensitivity to build-up, ...
On-line particle size analysis for wet processes.(PLANT AND EQUIPMENT)
May 01, 2007 ... The Malvern Insitec LPS on-line particle size analyzer is designed to meet the growing demand for on-line particle size analysis in liquid process streams. In the past, continuous, real-time particle size measurement has been used primarily for dry processes. Malvern's ...
The colour of money?(PLANT AND EQUIPMENT)
May 01, 2007 ... Downtime in any industrial process equals lost production, lost revenue and, potentially, lost customers. Acknowledging this fact, Alfa Laval Limited has just introduced a new series of colour-coded service plans designed to help users of Plate Heat Exchangers (PHEs) save time--and money. ...
New Gloves from perfect fit.(PLANT AND EQUIPMENT)
May 01, 2007 ... The Tuffshield Evolution[TM] glove from Perfect Fit gives a very high level of protection against cuts with good manual dexterity, fitting literally like a second skin. Ideal for the food preparation industry and paper industry where good touch sense is required; Tuffshield Evolution is a ...
Pneu testament from Beckair.(PLANT AND EQUIPMENT)
May 01, 2007 ... The Beckair Pneu-Power is a bladeless, motorless fan, which provides either powerful vacuum or powerful flow for extracting and conveying all kinds of materials in the processing, manufacturing and bulk handling industries. Because it has no moving parts or electrical connections, it can ...
Perfect solution for innovative pack.(PLANT AND EQUIPMENT)
May 01, 2007 ... Packaging Automation equipment has been selected to help launch an innovative, groundbreaking new product by an Australian company. After extensive research into the food tray sealing market, and considering equipment from seven other multinational companies, Packaging Automation's PA182 ...
Container innovation has customers queuing up.(PLANT AND EQUIPMENT)
May 01, 2007 ... An innovative storage solution being pioneered by leading specialist oil supplier The Kerfoot Group looks set to revolutionise the edible oil industry. The Kerfoot Group, which operates from sites in Northallerton and Leeming Bar in North Yorkshire and Goole in East Yorkshire, ...
Blue is the colour.(PLANT AND EQUIPMENT)
May 01, 2007 ... Built to withstand the rigours of outdoor location and to cool food processing plants, chemical plants and similar buildings the new range of AlfaBlue NH3 air cooled condensers are designed for tough refrigeration duties that, for maximum environmental protection, employ ammonia as the ...
Simple one push button control.(PLANT AND EQUIPMENT)
May 01, 2007 ... The introduction of a new electro pneumatic control valve positioner with PROFIBUS-PA communication is the latest addition to the range of control products offered by Samson Controls. The Series 3730 joins the established line of Samson positioners, all of which are based upon a ...
Super-efficient all-stainless AC motors.(PLANT AND EQUIPMENT)
May 01, 2007 ... In a move likely to prove popular with equipment manufacturers serving European and allied markets, Baldor has added IEC-frame models to its range of all-stainless-steel washdown-duty AC motors. Offering exceptional energy efficiency, combined with special construction features ...
Goavec is tanked up for success.(PLANT AND EQUIPMENT)
May 01, 2007 ... Goavec of France, a specialist in the batch processing of pumpable, liquid and paste-based products, supplies process equipment to the dairy, food-processing, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals industries. The company's products range from complex stainless-steel process tanks to turnkey plants ...
Extending brush polishing to smaller growers.(PLANT AND EQUIPMENT)
May 01, 2007 ... A new 'economy' version of the vegetable brush polisher is being introduced by Tong Peal for the smaller pre packer. Last year the company introduced a new generation of brush polishers, reducing the cost of proving the bright finish to carrots, parsnips and potatoes that ...
50th anniversary for Gray & Adams.(PLANT AND EQUIPMENT)(Brief article)
May 01, 2007 ... This year marks a momentous anniversary for Gray & Adams as it celebrates five successful decades in the transport industry. The milestone presents Gray & Adams with an opportunity to celebrate the successes that have ensured it remains at the forefront of the industry as Britain's leading ...
Exports reach record level In 2006.(Informalia)
May 01, 2007 ... British food and drink exports have broken previous trading records and reached an all time high in 2006, according to figures released by market development consultancy, Food from Britain (FFB). Finishing the year at 10.5billion [pounds sterling], food and drink exports have ...
Low-calorie carbonates hit new high.(Informalia)
May 01, 2007 ... The latest market data show that consumption of low-calorie carbonates across Europe increased again in 2006. According to Canadean, low-calorie soft drinks broke new ground in the last year as the European market grew in volume to 6.5 billion litres, up 400 million litres from ...
IDF guiding principles for traceability / product tracing.(Informalia)
May 01, 2007 ... IDF has just released thirteen guiding principles as a consensus view of the worldwide dairy sector on how to apply traceability / product tracing in the dairy production chain. The dairy sector has taken the viewpoint that traceability / product tracing as a tool is not only ...
Linx invitation to "Lock 'n' Code".(Informalia)
May 01, 2007 ... Linx Printing Technoloogies has marked the launch of its new Linx 6900 Continous Ink Jet (CIJ) printer with a fun viral game, "Lock 'n' Code" The game combines the challenge of a conventional shooting game with elements of a typical factory environment. The player is armed with ...
DSM celebrates 100 years.(Informalia)
May 01, 2007 ... DSM is celebrating 100 years of innovation as a market-leading manufacturer and supplier of cutting edge enzyme solutions, bringing a century of expertise to its customers around the globe. Since the turn of the 20th century, DSM has prided itself on working closely with its ...
A nation obsessed with our weight.(Informalia)
May 01, 2007 ... Research for a new Market Assessment report--Diet Foods--from market intelligence providers Key Note reveals that 43.4% of consumers had recently been, intended to be or were currently on a diet. According to the survey results, 27.5% of the sample were on a diet or had been on ...
New smokefree regulations.(Informalia)
May 01, 2007 ... One in five (22%) manufacturing businesses do not realise that their smoking room will have to be closed by 1st July 2007 and nearly half (45%) do not realise that work vehicles will also be covered. All businesses need to get ready for the introduction of the legislation. New ...
New liquid handling brochure.(Informalia)
May 01, 2007 ... ITT Flygt has launched a new capabilities brochure revealing its extended commitment as a full service solutions provider for fluid handling and control. The Pump solutions for liquid handling brochure shows the increased breadth of expertise of the heavy duty pumping and mixing ...
New Guide solves publicity problems.(Informalia)
May 01, 2007 ... "How To Handle Your Company Publicity" is a new A5 Guide from Alan Godfrey of AGM Publicity, packed with PR insights and tips, with easy-to-follow guidance to help any size company run DIY publicity, operations in-house and save money while boosting its profile and sales. It answers the ...
New training services portfolio.(Informalia)(Brief article)
May 01, 2007 ... SAI Global/EFSIS, the food industry's leading inspection and certification organisation, has announced a new area of activity with an exciting portfolio of a series of new training courses which will give food industry professionals access to its many years of experience in all areas of ...
Pidy Pastry Post.(Informalia)(Website overview)
May 01, 2007 ... Specialist internet distributor Pastry Post has launched a website and full online ordering service for the Pidy range of gourmet ready-baked pastry cases. The website offers caterers, bakers and artisan food manufacturers virtually the entire Pidy range of ready-baked pastry ...
Celtic recipe for success.(Informalia)
May 01, 2007 ... A dozen leading food producers from Wales and Ireland have been brought together to share the secrets of their marketing success in an innovative project which was launched at the International Food Exhibition in London in March. The food producers agreed to share their ...
New FDL Packaging Group website.(Informalia)(Website overview)
May 01, 2007 ... Leading single-source packaging solutions provider, FDL Packaging Group, of St Helens, Lanes., has launched a brand new website to make it easier than ever for customers to access the considerable capabilities and products off, red by its various group companies. As well as ...
Overseas groups invest over 26bn [pounds sterling].(Informalia)
May 01, 2007 ... During the past 10 years in excess of 52bn [pounds sterling] has been spent for the acquisition of 650 UK food manufacturers with foreign buyers accounting for over half of all investments made. Despite being renowned for belittling the quality of British food, the French, ...