Archives for March 25, 2004

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Mint traceability

Glacier Mints manufacturer Fox's Confectionery is to deploy a Tropos ERP system at its Leicester head office and factory. The Tropos system, to be supplied and managed by SSI, is due to go live in the summer, writes Anthony Fletcher.

Ready meals boost for the customised emulsifier market

Food processors are increasingly turning to customised emulsifiers to improve efficiency and overall outcome, according to market analyst Frost & Sullivan. The growth in this market has been boosted by the rapid growth of the ready meals sector,...

Grain processor goes multifunctional

One of Lithuania's leading grain processors, Malsena, has announced that it is to invest in a pasta manufacturing venture aimed at diversifying its current product portfolio and turning its operations multifunctional.

Baltic biscuit wars

Following its takeover last year, leading Baltic State biscuit maker Kalev Johvi Tootmine is to stop making its Maiasmokk brand of biscuits because of excess market competition.

Traceability from beginning to end

End-to-end traceability is like the table stakes in a poker game - if you don't have it, you won't stay in the game, argues an industry expert. This new way of thinking could have a significant impact on food production, writes Anthony Fletcher.

Danisco seals Chinese deal

Danish sugar and ingredients firm Danisco closes on its xanthan gum production deal in China, consolidating the firm's stabiliser presence in this emerging market. Just days after the firm posted a weaker third quarter as higher raw material prices...