The latest content updates from the foodprocessing-technology.com web site http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/ en-us http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/ http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/content/images/logo_big.gif http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/contractors/packaging/ishida/presscounting-machine-for-dishwasher-tablets.html http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/contractors/packaging/ishida/presscounting-machine-for-dishwasher-tablets.html A 16-head, dual discharge Ishida CCW-R weigher designed for high-speed packing lines has replaced counting machines for the packing of dishwasher tablets at German manufacturer Thurn Produkte in Westphalia. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:49:00 GMT http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/news/newsmengniu-dairy-to-acquire-majority-stake-in-infant-formula-producer-yashili-for-16bn http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/news/newsmengniu-dairy-to-acquire-majority-stake-in-infant-formula-producer-yashili-for-16bn China Mengniu Dairy has entered into an agreement to acquire all of the outstanding shares in infant formula manufacturer Yashili, in a deal worth HK$12.5bn ($1.6bn). Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/news/newsfrutarom-forays-into-functional-foods-market http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/news/newsfrutarom-forays-into-functional-foods-market Israel-based flavour and fragrance company Frutarom has announced its foray into the functional foods market, building on the strength of its functional ingredients in the nutraceuticals market. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/news/newskraft-foods-to-split-grocery-division-into-two-business-units http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/news/newskraft-foods-to-split-grocery-division-into-two-business-units US-based food major Kraft Foods Group is set to split its grocery segment into two standalone business units, meals and desserts and enhancers and snack nuts, as part of its efforts to create more focused, less complex businesses. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/news/newscampbell-soup-to-acquire-baked-snacks-producer-kelsen http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/news/newscampbell-soup-to-acquire-baked-snacks-producer-kelsen US-based Campbell Soup Company has entered into an agreement to acquire Kelsen Group, a baked snacks producer based in Denmark, from private equity firm Maj Invest and several other investors for an undisclosed amount. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/contractors/sterilisation/steribeamsys/pressadvantages-steribeam-pulse-uv-light-rd-systems-xenon-corps-rs-3000-xl.html http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/contractors/sterilisation/steribeamsys/pressadvantages-steribeam-pulse-uv-light-rd-systems-xenon-corps-rs-3000-xl.html The major parameters of the SteriPulse RS 3000 XL by Xenon Corp have been compared with the parameters of XeMaticA-2LFA, the fully automatic two lamp system with an interactive LCD display, and with the basic one lamp semi-automatic XeMaticA-SA-1L. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:12:00 GMT http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/news/newsdel-monte-considers-sale-of-canned-food-business http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/news/newsdel-monte-considers-sale-of-canned-food-business American food production and distribution company Del Monte is evaluating plans to sell its canned food business as part of its strategy to focus on its pet food business. Sun, 16 Jun 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/contractors/materials/castors-industrial-products/ http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/contractors/materials/castors-industrial-products/ Castors & Industrial Products specialises in materials handling products, with a particular focus on castors.Castors & Industrial Products is a major distributor of Fallshaw Wheels & Castors and a su... Sun, 16 Jun 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/news/newsmondelz-international-to-expand-biscuit-manufacturing-facility-in-china http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/news/newsmondelz-international-to-expand-biscuit-manufacturing-facility-in-china Kraft Foods China, part of Mondelēz International, has commenced an $85m expansion of its biscuit manufacturing facility in Suzhou, China, a move which will create about 340 new jobs. Sun, 16 Jun 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/news/newscampbell-soup-completes-acquisition-of-organic-baby-food-producer-plum-organics http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/news/newscampbell-soup-completes-acquisition-of-organic-baby-food-producer-plum-organics US-based Campbell Soup has completed the acquisition of Plum Organics, a leading provider of organic foods and snacks for babies, toddlers and children, for an undisclosed amount. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/news/newsagrana-opens-wheat-starch-processing-facility-in-austria http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/news/newsagrana-opens-wheat-starch-processing-facility-in-austria Austria-based food company Agrana has unveiled a new €70m wheat starch processing facility at its site in Pischelsdorf, Austria. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/features/featurefrom-big-bug-mac-edible-insect-phenomenon/ http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/features/featurefrom-big-bug-mac-edible-insect-phenomenon/ With the world population due to hit nine billion in 2050, feeding the world may well rest on a six legged diet. Frances Cook reports on the growing phenomenon that is insect based cuisine. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/news/newsdole-food-receives-15bn-buyout-proposal http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/news/newsdole-food-receives-15bn-buyout-proposal US-based Dole Food has announced that it has received an unsolicited proposal from David H Murdock, the company's chairman of the board and CEO, to acquire all of the outstanding shares of common stock which are not already owned by Murdock or his fa… Wed, 12 Jun 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/contractors/quality_control/air-met/ http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/contractors/quality_control/air-met/ Australian owned and operated for over 28 years, Air-Met Scientific is one of Australia's market leaders in the supply and service of cost-effective and reliable workplace and environmental monitorin... Wed, 12 Jun 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/news/newsdupont-unveils-seed-production-facility-in-ukraine http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/news/newsdupont-unveils-seed-production-facility-in-ukraine US chemicals group DuPont has announced the opening of a seed production facility in Poltava oblast, Ukraine, with an investment of $40m, a move which will help Ukrainian farmers increase their productivity. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/contractors/quality_control/bestnv/presstomra-sorting-horse-meat-detection.html http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/contractors/quality_control/bestnv/presstomra-sorting-horse-meat-detection.html The recent discovery of unintended content of horse meat in food products has prompted TOMRA Sorting Food to investigate if its unique transflectance technology could be adapted to detect the presence of horse meat mixed with beef. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:02:00 GMT http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/news/newsbg-foods-to-buy-roberts-american-gourmet-food http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/news/newsbg-foods-to-buy-roberts-american-gourmet-food B&G Foods has entered into an agreement to acquire US-based snack food manufacturer Robert's American Gourmet Food from private equity firm VMG Partners, founder Robert Ehrlich and other parties in an all-cash deal of $195m. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/news/newsjbs-to-buy-brazilian-poultry-producer-seara-brasil-for-27bn http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/news/newsjbs-to-buy-brazilian-poultry-producer-seara-brasil-for-27bn Brazilian meat producer JBS has entered into an agreement to acquire poultry and pork producer Seara Brasil, which is owned by Marfrig Alimentos, in a deal worth BRL5.85bn ($2.72bn) including the assumption of outstanding debt. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/news/newseurope-commission-clears-barry-callebauts-acquisition-of-petra-foods-cocoa-ingredients-unit http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/news/newseurope-commission-clears-barry-callebauts-acquisition-of-petra-foods-cocoa-ingredients-unit Swiss cocoa and chocolate products manufacturer Barry Callebaut's $950m deal to acquire the Cocoa Ingredients Division of Singapore-based Petra Foods has received approval from the European Commission (EC), bringing the company a step closer to compl… Tue, 11 Jun 2013 08:00:00 GMT http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/news/newsuk-researchers-develop-control-material-to-improve-gm-rice-testing http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/news/newsuk-researchers-develop-control-material-to-improve-gm-rice-testing A team of researchers from UK's Government Chemist Programme, in LGC, have developed a new control material to help laboratories identify false positives when monitoring imports for genetically modified (GM) rice in food products originating from Chi… Tue, 11 Jun 2013 08:00:00 GMT