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/news/newsarla-foods-announces-structural-changes-to-cut-costs http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/news/newsarla-foods-announces-structural-changes-to-cut-costs Swedish-Danish dairy cooperative Arla Foods has announced plans to cut costs by DKK500m ($85.76m) across its global operations, in order to keep up with international competitors. Wed, 16 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/news/newsfdf-to-focus-on-food-security-challenges-ahead-of-rio-summit http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/news/newsfdf-to-focus-on-food-security-challenges-ahead-of-rio-summit The need for secure and sustainable food supplies will be the primary focus at a Food and Drink Federation (FDF) event to be held in London on 21 May, ahead of the Rio + 20 summit in June 2012. Wed, 16 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/downloads/whitepapers/quality_control/filerapid-assessment-soft-wheat-flour/ http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/downloads/whitepapers/quality_control/filerapid-assessment-soft-wheat-flour/ The quality of wheat flour produced is varied. This is obtained by grinding together different kinds of wheat and maybe also by using the same mixture in different ratios. Tue, 15 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/news/newsworlds-first-robotic-milking-rotary-introduced-in-australia http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/news/newsworlds-first-robotic-milking-rotary-introduced-in-australia The world's first commercial robotic milking rotary has been unveiled by Swedish dairy equipment company DeLaval at a pilot farm at Quamby Brook, Tasmania, Australia. Tue, 15 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/news/newsbimbo-bakeries-to-set-up-bakery-facility-in-us http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/news/newsbimbo-bakeries-to-set-up-bakery-facility-in-us Bimbo Bakeries USA has announced plans to invest $75m to establish a bakery facility in Rockwall, Texas, to boost its production capacity. Tue, 15 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/contractors/quality_control/buchi/pressbuchis-nir-assessment-wheat-flour.html http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/contractors/quality_control/buchi/pressbuchis-nir-assessment-wheat-flour.html Wheat flour quality is varied, some types are good to produce fresh bread, while others are specifically used for cakes, biscuits or other bakery products. If the characteristics of the supplied flour are not strictly the same as those required and t… Tue, 15 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/news/newscherkizovo-grupo-fuertes-to-set-up-turkey-meat-plant-in-russia http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/news/newscherkizovo-grupo-fuertes-to-set-up-turkey-meat-plant-in-russia Russian meat producer Cherkizovo has formed a joint venture with Spain’s Grupo Fuertes to set up a €100m turkey meat production plant in Tambov, Russia. Mon, 14 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/news/newsconagra-foods-acquires-odoms-tennessee-pride http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/news/newsconagra-foods-acquires-odoms-tennessee-pride US packaged foods company ConAgra Foods has completed the acquisition of Odom’s Tennessee Pride, a leading manufacturer of frozen and refrigerated breakfast sandwiches and sausage, for an undisclosed amount. Mon, 14 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/contractors/materials/matconpacif/pressmatcon-powder-packing.html http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/contractors/materials/matconpacif/pressmatcon-powder-packing.html Mixing and packing the same recipe over and over again is easy, even when producing at high capacity and automation level. In today's reality where recipes are constantly changing, this becomes a much more difficult challenge, when you take into acco… Mon, 14 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/news/newscharoen-pokphand-foods-seeks-to-buy-iglo-for-25bn http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/news/newscharoen-pokphand-foods-seeks-to-buy-iglo-for-25bn Thai food manufacturer Charoen Pokphand Foods (CP Foods) is considering submitting a £2.5bn bid for frozen foods company Iglo's Birds Eye business, which was put up for sale by its private equity owner Permira in March 2012. Sun, 13 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/news/newsus-meat-industry-seeks-to-dispel-concerns-over-meat-glue-use http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/news/newsus-meat-industry-seeks-to-dispel-concerns-over-meat-glue-use The American Meat Institute, which represents the US meat industry, has defended the use of an enzyme, derided as ‘meat glue’ by critics, stating that the additive is natural and does not pose a food safety risk. Sun, 13 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/news/newsmurray-goulburn-to-axe-301-jobs-to-cut-operating-costs http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/news/newsmurray-goulburn-to-axe-301-jobs-to-cut-operating-costs Australian dairy co-operative Murray Goulburn has announced it will cut 12% of its total workforce by the end of September 2012, as part of a major restructure to improve its global competitiveness and save A$100m ($100.94m) in operating costs. Thu, 10 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/news/newsblommer-chocolate-to-invest-in-cocoa-sustainability-initiative http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/news/newsblommer-chocolate-to-invest-in-cocoa-sustainability-initiative Blommer Chocolate, a leading cocoa processor and chocolate supplier in North America, plans to invest $45m in cocoa sustainability efforts by 2020, under its Sustainable Origins programme. Thu, 10 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/news/newsdean-foods-reports-50-jump-in-q1-net-profit http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/news/newsdean-foods-reports-50-jump-in-q1-net-profit US dairy company Dean Foods has reported a 50% jump in its net earnings to $37.9m in the first quarter of 2012, compared to $25.3m in 2011, driven by growth across all its divisions and overall cost savings. Wed, 09 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/news/newstiger-brands-in-talks-to-acquire-80-stake-in-dangote-flour-mills http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/news/newstiger-brands-in-talks-to-acquire-80-stake-in-dangote-flour-mills South African food company Tiger Brands is in talks with Dangote Industries over the acquisition of a 80% stake in Dangote Flour Mills, a leading manufacturer of pasta and flour in Nigeria. Wed, 09 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/downloads/whitepapers/quality_control/filesherlock-chemically-specific-monitoring-system/ http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/downloads/whitepapers/quality_control/filesherlock-chemically-specific-monitoring-system/ The Austrian company Insort received a silver medal at this year's AnugaFoodTec Award for its development of the Sherlock Separator and associated technology. Wed, 09 May 2012 13:10:00 GMT http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/news/newsdaniele-building-us-facility http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/news/newsdaniele-building-us-facility Daniele Foods, a US-based producer of Italian style specialty foods, has announced an investment of $50m into the expansion of its production processes in Burrillville, Rhode Island, US. Tue, 08 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/contractors/packaging/ishida/pressishidas-compact-packing-line.html http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/contractors/packaging/ishida/pressishidas-compact-packing-line.html A fast but highly compact packing line based around an Ishida CCW-RS multihead weigher is enabling Swiss convenience food manufacturer Fredag AG to respond to urgent orders for products in thermoform packs, such as chicken nuggets. Tue, 08 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/news/newstyson-reports-increase-income-q2 http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/news/newstyson-reports-increase-income-q2 US-based Tyson Foods has announced a net income in the second quarter of 2012 of $166m, a 4% increase from $159m in the previous year, as weak performance of its beef business was offset by strong growth across its other businesses. Tue, 08 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/contractors/separator/clean-air-filtration-services/ http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/contractors/separator/clean-air-filtration-services/ Established in 1992, Clean Air Filtration Services is an industry leader with a strong reputation for providing quick, quiet, efficient and innovative cleaning services to clients across Australia. Tue, 08 May 2012 11:20:00 GMT