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Laying down the line for finishers METAL FINISHING subcontractors are increasingly concerned that forthcoming environmental legislation could destroy large sections of the industry. The most immediate impact on the coating [...]

Local oppose rubbish plant WASTE management firm Cory Environmental is up against stiff opposition to its plan to build the world's largest municipal waste-to-energy plant in south-east London. Opposition to [...]

Future of metal composites hangs in the balance THE next two years will be a turning point for metal-matrix composites around the world, says BP Chemicals. According to a spokesman [...]

The powdered-metal killer EXPLOSIONS are a hazard with any finely powdered material - even flour. Aluminium powder, flake or dust, being highly reactive, is extremely prone to explode. This fact [...]

British Steel invites tenders for controversial plate mill BRITISH Steel has set a January deadline on tenders for the construction of a 400 million [pounds] plate mill at its Teesside [...]

Animated with a desire to invent IF YOU happen to be driving along the M1 in a couple of months time and spot a huge dinosaur, don't be surprised. It [...]

'I DO feel bitter towards Bob Scholey, the chairman of British Steel. The guy was biased against Ravenscraig and didn't give us a fair crack of the whip,' says Tommy [...]

Thames tackles problem of weedkiller in drinking water ONE of the world's most advanced water treatment plants was officially opened this week by environment minister David Trippier at Thames Water's [...]

INDUSTRY's failure to take advantage of computer simulation techniques has cost it 300 pounds million, according to the results of a government-backed research project. Small manufacturing firms, in particular, are [...]

TWO-THIRDS of the way through their five-year commitment to the Centre for Exploitation of Science and Technology (Cest) the 19 big industrial firms which have backed it are taking stock [...]

Pollution chief welcomes move towards single agency BRITAIN'S top pollution inspector has confirmed that the Prime Minister's plan to set up a single environmental protection agency entails a significant shift [...]

Radio waves power latest light bulbs TOMORROW'S light bulbs look set to do away with coiled wire filaments. Traditional light bulbs and even fluorescent tubes are likely to be replaced [...]

How green is steel valley? STOCKBRIDGE Engineering Steels sits in a pretty valley just outside Sheffield. It is right next to Stockbridge village which straddles the A616 to Holmfirth - [...]

Scrap dealers join research effort to recycle electricals DUMPING your old TV, microwave or computer into a local collection skip for recycling may not be the fantasy it at first [...]

The tide is turning 1980s spending in the water industry was a drop in the ocean compared with what this decade will bring, writes Rick Pendrous BRITAIN's water industry has [...]

Attack as the best defence Corporate videos are de rigueur these days. But all too frequently they are accompanied by backing tracks such as 2001: A Space Odyssey or Fanfare [...]

Lilley rejects pleas to save Ravenscraig works THE government has dismissed criticism of British Steel for its decision to close the Ravenscraig hot-strip mill and turned down a request for [...]

Showdown for the hole-in-the-wall gang WHEN was the last you went to the garage to fill up with petrol, paid by cheque or credit card, and had your signature queried? [...]

Smart powder discharger helps mud consistency Oil exploration and extraction in the North Sea poses numerous engineering problems - not least in the drilling of the oil wells themselves. These [...]

The article profiles notable figures in the food and drink manufacturing industry. It describes the approach of Paul Barney, production and operations manager at Frecco Food & Beverage, to product innovations and to operating the business. The experiences of Doctor Andy Wood of brewer Adnams in the sector are highlighted. The accomplishments of Patrick Covensy, head at convenience store operator Greencore, his stewardship, business strategy and plans to increase profits are outlined.

The article previews the Food Ingredients Europe which will take place in Paris, France on November 28, 2005. DSM Food Specialties BV will highlight several technological innovations, including its Fabuless weight management ingredient Maxapal A2, a microbial and beef flavorings. Roquette will be promoting its Nutriose soluble fibers and maltitol product Maltisorb, a sucrose substitute. French functional dairy ingredient manufacturer Ingredia will exhibit the wide range of products it makes for the chocolate, dairy, ice cream, food supplement and dietary food sectors. Colloides Naturels International will launch its Encapcia, a 100 percent acacia gum developed using an innovative processing technology. INSET: MAKING INDULGENT FOODS HEALTHY.

The article presents information on English Provender Co. (EPC), which produces Lavender Chutney and several other innovative products including Organic Cranberry Sauce, Fruity Farmhouse Pickle, and Marinated Red Peppers. EPC also produces a wide variety of yoghurts and salad dressings. It is stated that EPC doubled its turnover from 30 million pounds to 63 million pounds after the acquisition of Alembic Products in October 2007.

The article focuses on the fourth meeting of the food industry in Great Britain. Fundamental changes in the skills training provision significant to meet the needs of the industry are discussed. One food industry executive suggests that universities tended to turn out specialists that industry no longer required. Finally, it indicates that poor esteem is part of the problem in attracting the right individual to fill into the food manufacturing since it recurrence continues to hit recruitment. INSET: NOTHERN FOODS: IDEA IS A GUIDING LIGHT.

Reports the overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) of the food industry in Great Britain. Methods in calculating OEE; Effects of OEE on the profitability of the industry; Benefits of adopting total productive maintenance. INSETS: CBM: IT'S ABOUT HAVING A SENSE OF BALANCE;COMPUTER SYSTEM OFFERS CRISP CUTS.

The article focuses on the latest food industry trend which is increased data awareness by supply chain software firms. It discusses how data integration could help these firms as per the FuturMaster sales manager Martin Sewell, as data could help take effective decision-making, how it could encourage in cost reduction.

The article reports on the move of food manufacturers to switch to lower global warming potential refrigerants. Food manufacturers are facing engineering challenges and are forced to modify their refrigeration systems in advance of legislative changes in 2020. It warns on the cost implications in quota restrictions which could increase the prices for hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants.

The article reports on the food and drink industries in Great Britain as of February 1, 2018, highlighting the impact of the county's exit from the international organization European Union (EU) to the food manufacturers.

The article reports on the benefits of Groceries Supply Code of Practice (GSCoP) for the supermarket suppliers in Great Britain.

The article reports on the call of Christine Williams, professor of human nutrition at the University of Reading, for nutrition scientists to avoid being criticized heavily for working with industry on research projects that could lead to advances in public health and reduction in obesity.

The article reports on a collaborative research project that involves public health researchers and unnamed supermarket chain in Great Britain, which aims to utilize a smartphone apps for healthier food choices. It offers details of the study which uses nutrient profile of shoppers' baskets to determine when they contain large number of products. It also mentions how the apps works, which offers advice to shoppers about swapping to healthier foods.

The article reports that food and drink firms in Great Britain should make use of consumers' senses including smell, sight, sound and touch for new product development (NPD) if they want to lure them towards new taste experiences and reformulated products.

The article discusses how Great Britain can bring about improvement in the nutritional quality and labeling of food for British consumers post Brexit and suggests that the government must not dilute regulatory controls on food safety and authenticity in the process.

The article reports that food hygiene auditing expert David Edwards has criticized the Food Standards Agency's for being too focused on its own internal re-organization under Regulating Our Future program with the aim of creating a better regulatory environment for both consumers and businesses.

The article discusses the Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) which is urging the food companies including Kellogg, Carrefour and Unilever to simplify their food date labels worldwide by 2020 to minimize costs and unnecessary food wastage.

The article discusses how food and drink industry have advised to adopt strategic promotional campaigns as news emerged of price-driven discounts disappeared from supermarket shelves in 2017. Topics include views of Chris Baldwin, director of consumer promotions at food services specialist Sodexo, on the same, forms of consumer promotions and impact of sterling devaluation on manufacturer and retailer margins.

The article reports on the claims of Bis Henderson Academy on the slow action companies on taking advantage of the apprenticeship levy. Topics discussed include the offering of training program for logistics and supply chain professionals, the ,issed out for businesses under the apprenticeship levy, and the training budgets and funds.

The article reports on the visit of India's minister for food processing Kaur Badal in Great Britain to meet with food and drink industry leaders as part of the plan to attract investment in India's food processing sector. Topics include the India's increasing demand of processed food due to population growth, the country's outlined plan to improve its supply chain infrastructure, and the implication of India's reduction of bureaucracy and changes of regulations related to food industry.

The article focuses on Great Britain Food Standards Agency's (FSA) collaboration with the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). Topics include the plan for risk-based regulatory change under the Regulating our Future project, statement of Heather Hancock, chairman of the FSA board, regarding the impact of revised regulatory regime, and relationship between the FSA and EFSA after the country's withdrawal from the European Union (EU) known as Brexit.

The article offers information on the predictive software tool aimed to help food manufacturers improved factory food safety and was described at the 2017 food safety conference of Food Manufacture held on June 22, 2017. It mentions that the software toolbox combines whole gene sequencing, the factory microbiome and predictive analytics. It adds that the software tool can also predict the resistance of a particular food bacteria.

The article discusses the British certification body Halal Food Authority (HFA)'s conference in London, England. Topics discussed include its plans for a legal fighting fund to meet increasing number of malicious attacks on the sector, comments from Saqib Mohammed of HFA, on halal defence fund to counter the accusations and false claims about halal and comments from HFA chairman Abdul Matin Khan, on plans to expand its activities in Europe.

The article focuses on the use of digital data by consumers which improves the quality of the food while tracking the nutrition of the food consumed.

The article focuses on the blockchain traceability program being launched to improve the efficiency of the supply chain in the beef meat industry.

The article focuses on City Food Lecture 2017 held in London in Great Britain in February 2017. The imperative of reducing supply chain length was emphasized by Michael Bell, executive director of the Northern Ireland Food and Drink Association. Writer and broadcaster Tim Hayward argued about consumer demand for produce year-round.

The article reports on the statement of a legal expert, Mark Jones, that the 12-week notice period commonly used for terminating retail supply agreements looks set to be challenged more in the courts. He also states that a court might rule that a longer notice period was more appropriate, should a dispute arise, dependent on the value of a contract between supplier and retailer, together with the length of time it had been in place and the characteristics of the foodstuff involved.

The article reports on the call of Paul Wilkinson, chairman of the National Skills Academy for Food & Drink, for the government to engage more with food and drink manufacturing business leaders to resolve the challenge of access to labour both migrants from the European Union and domestic workers if the country is to take advantage of the opportunities offered by Brexit. He states that the British food chain can innovate and lead the world with a progressive approach to food production.plate.

The article reports on the views of Judith Batchelar, director of Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd., regarding the need for food supply chain to adopt advanced technologies such as bio-fortification of crops to meet the huge nutritional challenges in the near future. According to Batchelar, tasty, safe and nutritious food could be fed in an affordable and sustainable way to 9bn-plus people who are expected to populate the world by 2050.

The article reports that John O'Brien, the deputy head of Nestle's research centre in Switzerland, has said that rapid advances in analytical techniques now available to them as cheap test kits will make consumers more aware about potential food fraud and food safety incidents.

The article reports that professor Anne Glover, a leading scientist, has warned that food scientists must call out when science and evidence is being misused.

The article reports that according to Terry Jones, director general of the National Farmers Union, Great Britain's decision to exit the European Union will have a big impact on agriculture.