Directly injecting steam as a means of sterilising and diluting liquid drink products is a well-established technique for beverages such as plant-based milk products, which are experiencing a boost in popularity. According to a report by Mintel1, sales of vegan-friendly, plant-based milks have surged 10% over the past two years, and it is now the […]
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A.F Blakemore & Son Ltd, one of the UK’s largest privately owned family businesses operating across retail, foodservice and the largest SPAR wholesaler in the UK, has chosen RELEX Solutions, the provider of unified supply chain and retail planning solutions, to automate and optimise their supply chain processes. AF Blakemore has 9000 SKUs in […]
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Leading global assurance partner, LRQA, is urging manufacturers to ensure heightened focus on change management to ensure supplier approval processes remain effective, following reports that one in three vegan products in the UK contain egg or milk. The story, which led to the Chartered Trading Standards Institute warning of the potentially tragic consequences caused by […]
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The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has welcomed the publication by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) of the updated Food Law Code of Practice. However, CIEH suggests that further changes are necessary to embrace a more risk-based and intelligence led approach. The updates to the Food Law Code of Practice comes as a result […]
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One of Kent’s leading food manufacturers received a major royal seal of approval at the weekend. Nimisha Raja, founder of Nim’s Fruit Crisps in Sittingbourne, was awarded an MBE in King Charles’ first ever birthday honours for her services to business and enterprise. The former coffee shop owner sold her company to start the UK’s […]
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The UK’s leading pump specialist MICHAEL SMITH ENGINEERS (MSE) is delighted to announce the expansion of its sales territory for VIKING INDUSTRIAL PUMPS to include Scotland, with effect from 1st June 2023. MSE is the only authorised distributor for Viking Pumps in the UK and this extension of geographical coverage underlines its excellent relationship with […]
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A continuing surge in contracts within the booming Scotch whisky industry has led specialist process engineers and sustainability experts, Briggs of Burton, to open a new Scottish hub. Since 2010, when Briggs of Burton completed its first Scottish project with Loch Lomond Distillery, the company has seen tremendous growth. The Scotch whisky sector saw global […]
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Silver anniversary highlights golden partnership between steel and food contact giants Two leading players in the development and compliance of coated steel for food packaging are this year celebrating a highly valued 25-year relationship over which the pair have successfully navigated the highly complex legislative and compliance landscape for steel for food canning and related […]
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Provisur® Technologies, a leading industrial food processing equipment manufacturer with a subsidiary in Telford, UK, will showcase the company’s latest innovation: the Formax® slicer SX330 at FoodEx, 24-26 April 2023, in Birmingham. In line with company slogan “Provisur –Pushing Boundaries” Provisur will also present systems and technologies for Mixing and Grinding, DMC (defrosting, marinating, cooking) […]
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Our Editor, Maria Lapthorn, is taking on a challenge of a lifetime, trekking through the French Alps to raise money for the incredible charity, Coppafeel! Any donations would be very gratefully received to support Coppafeel and help stamp out late detection of breast cancer. Please give if you can! From Maria, Editor: “This September I […]
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