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From 02/07/2007 to 06/07/2007

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Premier Foods to close six factories
Premier Foods, the UK's largest food company, said yesterday it will close six of its 11 factories in a bid to cut manufacturing costs... Read

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Invest in automation, says study
Suppliers and manufacturers alike should investigate and invest in automated production lines, according to a new report... Read


Food safety requirements add value, says meat association
International food safety requirements can help make processors more efficient, according to a report by the UK's Red Meat Industry Forum (RMIF)... Read


European health claim rules come into force
The European Nutrition and Health Claims Regulation came into force yesterday, meaning food companies will only be able to make claims about their nutritional or health benefits approved by the European Food Safety... Read

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New meat packaging for both convenience and safety
The new multi-layer packaging tub from RPC Bebo Plastik provides easy product access without scrimping on health and safety issues, the manufacturer claims... Read


High-speed conveyer handles heavy loads
A new plastic chain belt, designed for heavier loads, can transport goods at over 375 feet (100 meters) per minute, claims its manufacturer... Read


Surplus jellyfish seen as additive source
Controlling exploding jellyfish populations may present the food and cosmetics industries with interesting new additives, suggests new research from Japan... Read

Safety & Legislation



Chinese ingredients blamed for US salmonella scare
Chinese ingredients used to make a seasoning that flavors processed snacks manufactured in the US could be contaminated with salmonella, the national food safety regulator has warned... Read


FDA sets strict safety controls on Chinese seafood
Imports of seafood from China are to be detained by the US FDA until they are proven to be free of residues from drugs that are not approved in the US... Read


New Zealand campylobacter fight shows early promise
New Zealand's fight against campylobacter is beginning to show signs of promise, after years of problems, the national regulator said last week... Read


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M&A: Urge to merge
Mergers and acquisition activity is always ongoing in every segment of industry, but this summer looks to be a particularly hot one for food and beverage manufacturers. Read



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M&A: Urge to merge

EU food safety alerts down by 5 per cent

Conveyer-mounted equipment improves quality and yield

Bird flu hits Germany and Czech Republic

Stork in buyout bid

Food Valley attracts first Japanese food company

Crack-down continues as China closes 180 plants

Quinoa - meat analogue of the future?

Workplace injuries drop in UK food sector

Fish omega-3 linked to lower prostate cancer risk



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Discover the Nutrisciences and Health 2007conference program, guided by an International Science Advisory Panel, comprising experts in neuroscience, h ... Read



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