First Milk grant delivers green whey project
A major UK dairy and ingredients supplier has completed a facility renovation after being awarded a Welsh government grant to upgrade its plant while making it more environmentally friendly.
Archives for May 19, 2008
Robotics a solution to global challenge, says CenFRA
Robotics and automation will help food processors offset higher raw material and energy costs, claims the Centre for Food Robotics and Automation (CenFRA), as it prepares to open its new site in Doncaster, Northern England this week.
Popcorn linked to high whole grain intake: study
The consumption of popcorn is associated with a substantially higher intake of whole grains and dietary fibre, says research, indicating its benefits as a healthy snack.
Smoothies cause rift between dieticians and dentists
A recent review that casts a rosy glow on the trend for fruit smoothies because they can help consumers meet five a day fruit-and-veg targets has caused uproar amongst dentists, who say the sugar and acid content can cause tooth erosion.
Russian growth trickles down to opportunities for ingredients
Increasing consumer power in Russia is drawing food and beverage manufacturers to set up base in the country - which, in turn, is opening opportunities for ingredients suppliers to do more business in the emerging market.