Archives for May 25, 2004

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Asda chooses Arla as it sole milk supplier

Asda has announced a deal that awards Arla Foods UK its entire milk supply contract, a move that saw shares drop in its other two suppliers, Robert Wiseman Dairies and Dairy Crest.

Better fluid handling for greater plant efficiency

Increasing production efficiency to generate higher profits is the aim of every plant manager. But now manufacturers have to think about their legal obligations to reduce waste and conserve energy. Can new fluid handling technology offer food...

Herbals, plant extracts getting cleaner

Plant extract suppliers are developing new technologies to sterilise herbs to help customers avoid increasing scrutiny of solvent use and meet higher demands for product quality.

Global action to combat animal disease threat

Transboundary animal diseases are on the increase, say the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) and the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO). As a result, both bodies have decided to strengthen their collaboration.

Cerestar starts European trehalose distribution

Almost a year after first reaching agreement with the brand's owner, Cerestar Food & Pharma Specialties Europe is to begin the pan-European distribution of trehalose, the multi-functional ingredient created by Japan's Hayashibara company, on 1 June.

Fonterra making progress on new milk ingredients

Dairy ingredients giant Fonterra says a new joint venture, set up to search for novel health ingredients in milk, has already identified a number of bioactives, currently waiting for patents.