Vitiva extends meat life with natural preservative
Natural extracts company Vitiva has announced its global launch of a clean label preservative for processed fresh meat that protects it from rancidity and undesirable organoleptic changes.
Archives for November 6, 2007
Associated British Foods reports profit gains
UK-based Associated British Foods (ABF) today reported real operating profit increased by 11 per cent in 2007, despite EU sugar reforms and the weak US dollar's effect on margins.
Industry outlines policy on environmental, production sustainability
In a policy document released yesterday, the EU's food and drink sector called on the European Commission to take account of economic conditions when setting environmental and production sustainability targets for industry.
Manufacturers make big sales growth for Callebaut
Barry Callebaut has reported growth in full year 2006/7 that outstrips the chocolate sector at large, largely driven by sales to food manufacturers with which it has several big new deals.
Waterjet portioning system trims meat into shape
A new waterjet portioning system for meat allows processors to achieve specific fat coverage, shape, weight or size specifications to meet current market trends, claims its manufacturer.