Experts in poultry health have helped one of the UK’s largest food businesses to slash its antibiotic usage in the past two years, by adopting an holistic approach to animal
Quality Assurance
ABP Ireland, part of ABP Food Group, was a quadruple winner at the prestigious annual International Taste and Quality Institute (iTQi) Awards. The Brussels-based institute is a leading global authority
SORTEX® optical sorting technology is helping world-class berry supplier Blåtand AB to drive efficiency in processing its wild berries, as it gears up for growth and expansion into new markets. This
By Francisco Pedrosa, National Clean Steam Specialist at Spirax Sarco While quality and purity of steam used in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries has been an important consideration for years,
Ishida is launching a new series of mid-range multihead weighers for the high performance weighing of free-flowing and semi-sticky products for a large number of dry, fresh and frozen food
Revision is ongoing for ISO 22000 on food safety management systems, which has just reached the Draft International Standard (DIS) stage. The revised standard will incorporate a new core structure as well as
SGS, the inspection, verification, testing and certification company, has developed a range of techniques and technologies to ensure its clients know exactly what is in complex food samples, achieving a
An Ishida IX-GA-4075 X-ray inspection system is providing Turkish dried fruit packer Anatolia AS with a final comprehensive quality inspection for its bulk packing operation. Based in Izmir, Anatolia supplies
RAPS has invested around €1.5 million in new technology at its German headquarters. Working with a renowned plant manufacturer, a state-of-the-art facility for raw material preparation has come to life.
An online knowledge-sharing platform designed to maximise the potential of whey protein and lactose has been set up by Arla Foods Ingredients. Arla Foods Ingredients is a global leader in
High production temperatures in the food industry, for example in ovens, proofing cabinets, conveyors or motors, put considerable strain on the bearings. Klüber Lubrication has now succeeded in developing a
Global public health organization NSF International has developed an independent certification protocol — Raised Without Antibiotics — to certify animal products have been raised without exposure to antibiotics. The new
Further underlining its position at the forefront of high performance inspection equipment for the global food and pharmaceutical markets, LOMA SYSTEMS® (www.loma.com) has launched its revolutionary new IQ4 series of
All Yorkshire Crisps and Yorkshire Popcorn produced by the Sheffield-based Yorkshire Crisp Company now have accreditation from SALSA (Safe and Local Supplier Approval). SALSA is a food safety standard for
Eilersen is releasing a new series of digital load cells in a hygienic (aseptic) design for dynamic weighing, process weighing, filling, packaging and general weighing applications targeted primarily at food
In the food and drink factories it is an important factor when manufacturing, processing, packaging and distributing quality products, daily. With various processing areas in a factory it is imperative
Linerless gurus, Ravenwood Packaging has unveiled its latest game-changing technology, the VXR; combining vision, x-ray and seal check technology. The new innovation launched at Pro2Pac, ahead of the Ravenwood Annual
Key Technology has a long history as a trusted supplier and partner to food processors worldwide. With the single most complete source of high performance digital sorting, conveying and other
A first-ever ‘farm to fork’ programme for shrimp production has been announced, offering consumers DNA based assurance on the origin and quality of shrimp. Through enhanced transparency the TraceBack programme
Plans to tighten up official food inspections, from farm to fork, have been adopted by the European Parliament. The new rules, already informally agreed by MEPs and the Council, aims
Implementing an effective Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) food safety management system is a central priority for today’s food and beverage producers, as it is critical to complying
Product recalls can have a catastrophic impact on a food manufacturer’s brand and business but existing systems often rely on people that are prone to errors. A new white paper
EFSA is launching a public consultation on its new draft guidance on the risk assessment of substances present in food
Taiyo, a pioneer in the research and manufacture of functional ingredients for the food, beverage, medical food and pharmaceutical industries,
The success of the preferred supplier partnership between Ishida Europe and Tulip, one of the UK’s leading food processing companies,
Supply chain distribution specialist Oakland International has retained British Retailers Consortium’s (BRC) quality audit for storage and distribution for their
SonoSteam is an innovative technology that is proving highly successful at tackling the pressing problem of Campylobacter in fresh poultry.
In the meat processing industry it is vital to maintain high hygiene standards to ensure the fresh meat goods are
Driven by busy ‘time poor’ lifestyles and an ageing population, the convenience food market continues to flourish. With growing demand
Scrutiny of hygienic processing practices in the frozen fruit and vegetable sector hasintensified, following several high-profile food contamination outbreaks. Bühler, a global leader in
Whyte & Mackay, the global drinks brand company, is working with leading software vendor Ideagen to improve quality, safety and
Limerick Packaging has announced that it is now FSC accredited. “This was always going to be our next goal following
The Scottish Salmon Company has become the first salmon producer in the UK to secure full GGN licensing, an international
Maintaining excellent food safety standards in the hospitality industry is a major issue and left unchecked, it can cost companies
In dairy industries it is vital that hygiene standards are kept to a very high standard. To do this, the
By Stefan Blust, Business Manager Food & Beverage, Baumer The food and beverage industry is faced with continually rising quality
TASI TEST represents a new force in the packaging leak detection market by combining 3 top industry players, ALPS, Bonfiglioli
FT-NIR spectroscopy allows a rapid and efficient analysis of the major parameters fat, protein, dry matter, and lactose as well
Clada Group, based in Galway, has been named as the best food and drinks manufacturer in Ireland for Quality Management
The Independent Craft Brewers of Ireland (ICBI) has launched the official ‘Independent Craft Beer of Ireland’ symbol. This symbol was
By Allan Bruun, Industry Manager, Dairy, Market Unit Food, Alfa Laval Are you looking for a self-priming pump that improves
In response to the food and beverage industry’s changing needs, SKF has developed a comprehensive range of bearings meeting safety
Nestlé is investing SFr30 million (€27.6 million) in the Nestlé Quality Assurance Centre (NQAC) in Dublin, Ohio, US, improving its capacity
Here’s a thought – how much extra food can we produce if we optimize the production processes all the way
FILTEC has introduced the AURAtec, a new pressure detection unit for glass beverage and aluminum can containers. The AURAtec is a
EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) has assessed the impact of time and temperature on the growth of spoilage bacteria in
Corrugated trays keep fruit fresher and safer than reusable plastic crates (RPCs) and can significantly reduce contamination from pathogenic and
Labcell has supplied five Decagon Devices AquaLab 4TE water activity analysers to McVitie’s Cake Company for end-of-line quality assurance of
By Sandrine Tranchard Having access to safe and nutritious food is essential. Meat, fish, dairy products, eggs, shellfish, etc., contain
Restaurants with low food hygiene ratings are risking their survival, with 61% of consumers saying they’ll boycott such establishments, according
The food and drink industry can now access a range of guidance following moves by national trade body The British
TOMRA Sorting Food has announced the launch of its Russian language website, which will provide a dynamic online resource for
Irish group Dawn Meats has produced its billionth beef burger at its production site at Carroll’s Cross in Waterford, which
The quality of Belgium’s famous chocolate largely depends on the crystals that form during the hardening of the chocolate. Researchers
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