Archives for May 31, 2004

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Commission to promote prion research

The European Commission last week launched a new research network which it hopes will become the world's leading resource on prion diseases such as BSE - evidence that while 'mad cow' fears might have diminished, the threat is still considered to be a...

Danisco closes Rhodia acquisition

The acquisition of Rhodia Food Ingredients by Danisco has finally been completed today, bringing the Danish ingredients group one step closer towards its goal of becoming a leading supplier of ingredients to the food industry. The integration process...

Recombined milk products set to grow

The need to allay consumer belief that recombined milk products are inferior to traditional dairy products, is an area that the recombining industry needs to address, according to a recent conference.

Nestlé pulls out of red in Czech

Nestle Cesko has announced a small profit for 2003, following a loss in 2002 which was caused by a summer of heavy flooding that led to extensive damage to the company's operations.

Meat range with innovative packaging launched

UK meat processor ABP, packaging firm Cryovac and supermarket chain Sainsbury's have launched a new range of meat packs under the high quality "Taste the Difference" range. The idea is to offer consumers with a new range of premium-quality matured...

Kerry adopts heat sealer from Packaging Automation

Kerry Foods, a leading supplier of value-added foods to major supermarket chains, has installed a PA2016 heat-sealing machine, equipped with modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) capability, at its production plant in County Wicklow, Ireland.