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A new survey of UK food and drink transport operations will give food companies a benchmark of their efficiency in this area, according to Scala Logistics Consulting. Related news |
Study shows cost and efficiency driving clamshell demandDemand for high visibility packaging in the US is expected to expand four per cent yearly to $8.5bn in 2012 reflecting the influence of mass market retailers and the performance efficiency of this type of food container, claims US analysts, Freedonia. New mini pilot system for lab-based bag-in-box fillingAseptic bag-in-box filling of product samples via a new laboratory-scale HTST/UHT pilot system is now available thanks to a joint venture between Armfield and Rapak. Ready meal ingredient origin labelling unworkable, FDFCreating different labels to reflect the changing origin of the ingredients used to cook ready meal products would be a logistical nightmare and would not be cost effective, claims the UK trade industry body, the Food and Drink Federation. Coca-Cola defends soft drink pesticides presenceCoca-Cola has played down concerns over pesticide levels within some of its fruit-based drinks following the aftermath of a recent study, claiming there is no need to change its products, according to press reports. |
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Frozen foods benefiting from recession from FoodNavigator
The frozen foods market is showing signs of a revival in the tough economic climate, with indications that consumers are switching back from higher-priced chilled foods to frozen alternatives in order to save costs and reduce waste.
TB outbreak not driving organic supply panic - cooperative from DairyReporter
An emerging supplier of organic milk drinks faces a major setback to its operations after having to slaughter hundreds of its cattle to quell an outbreak of Bovine Tuberculosis (bTB), potentially setting back supply in the country.
Chocolate could lose its ‘recession-proof’ reputation, warns ICCO from ConfectioneryNews
London cocoa prices hit a 23-year high at the end of December, but emerging questions about consumer demand could see prices fall in 2009, according to the International Cocoa Organisation (ICCO).
DSM strikes new deal for Italian distribution from FoodNavigator
As time-pressed Italians and Mediterranean interest from abroad are driving growth in the Italian food sector, DSM Food Specialties is positioning to grow sales of its bakery enzymes and savoury ingredients with the appointment of Azelis as its distributor.
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