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Weekly  From 05/11/2007 to 05/11/2007 Forward to a colleague

Industry & markets



UK retail landscape set for shake up
Recommendations made by the UK's Competition Commission (CC) could mean that competition in the country's supermarket sector could be set for a shake-up, a move that could spell significant changes for food and... Read

Products



Thermoformers designed for quick cleaning
A range of new thermoform packaging machines for the food and drink sectors is designed to simplify and speed up the cleaning process, claims the manufacturer... Read

Safety & Legislation



Some processors fail in calculating meat content, survey finds
About six per cent of meat products sold in the UK either did not contain, or failed to list, the amount on the label, according to a survey by the Food Standards Agency (FSA)... Read


Consultation launched on food contact material regulations
The UK yesterday launched a consultation on implementing EU-wide regulations amending rules relating to the use of plastic and other food contact materials... Read


Canada applies pressure for salt reduction
Leading Canadian health groups have joined forces to urge for comprehensive action to reduce sodium levels in food... Read


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Weekly Comment

The weather excuse

With all the threats facing food and beverage production -- from contamination in the food chain, to rising input prices --  there appears to be one menace that towers above the rest, namely 'The Weather'. Read



Previous Headlines



Applying service-oriented architecture to the supply chain
To meet the challenges of globalisation many companies are shifting from a 'push'  supply chain model to a flexible, demand-driven one by applying service-oriented architecture (SOA) technology, according... Read


Germans develop new scheme for nutrition labelling
The German government has contributed to the labelling debate by producing new guidelines for increased nutritional information on food packaging, which focus on calorie content as the best way to inform the consumer... Read


Mid-level oxygen-barrier film adds to range of options
A new mid-level oxygen-barrier film released on the market adds to the choices processors have for packaging foods and liquids... Read


Natural extract could boost meat shelf life
A new natural extract claims to allow meat producers to extend the shelf life of their products by keeping these looking and tasting fresh for longer, according to manufacturer Kemin Food Ingredients... Read


EU steps in with aid for pork market
With prices falling for pork on the market, the European Commission has stepped in with financial help for those who are forced to store the meat... Read

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