Published: May 08, 2012

Elopak have designed a carton for a Greek dairy producer which the firm claims provides a more ergonomic grip for better pouring.

Published: May 08, 2012 By: Mark Astley

Tetra Pak has pinpointed the dairy industry’s next big growth opportunity – the ever-growing demand for liquid dairy products (LDP) in emerging nations such as India and China.

Published: May 08, 2012 By: Caroline Scott-Thomas

Sales of ice cream and frozen desserts in the United States were worth $25.1bn last year, according to a new report from Packaged Facts – representing a 2.4% rise over 2010, following two years of flat sales.

Published: May 08, 2012

Roy Rogers Restaurants, a US-based chain of fast food restaurants, has introduced a multigrain roll for any of the sandwiches at no extra cost.

Published: May 08, 2012

Dart Container, a US-based manufacturer of packaging solutions for the food service industry, has acquired Solo Cup Company, a manufacturer of single-use foodservice products, in a transaction valued at approximately $1bn.

Published: May 08, 2012

CTB, a subsidiary of Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway, has entered into an agreement to acquire Meyn Holding, the parent company of Meyn Food Processing Technology.

Published: May 08, 2012

Pall Corporation has announced that its GeneDisc assays for listeria have received Performance Tested Methods (PTM) Certification from the AOAC Research Institute.

Published: May 08, 2012

The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) is seeking views on the use of methylcellulose, a carbohydrate derivative, as a novel food ingredient for use in a range of foods.

Published: May 08, 2012

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is implementing new import measures to protect Canadian livestock from an outbreak of vesicular stomatitis, which was reported in New Mexico, US.

Published: May 08, 2012

FunFresh Foods is voluntarily recalling 6-ounce packages of FunFresh Foods World Berries 'Organic Cacao Nibs' as they may be contaminated with E. Coli O157:H7.

Published: May 08, 2012

May 4, 2012 - WellPet LLC announced a voluntary recall of one recipe of Wellness® dry dog food after being notified by Diamond Pet Foods regarding the presence of Salmonella in Diamond’s Gaston, South Carolina facility.

Published: May 07, 2012

Highlights of House GOP legislation cutting spending by more than $300 billion over the coming decade.

Published: May 07, 2012

As a result of major recalls in recent years, the FDA has stepped up its inspection of imports at the time of entry. There are many things that the supplier and importer can do to minimize the risk of a detention - or even worse - a refusal of a shipment

Published: May 07, 2012

A proposal to extend country of origin labelling to unpackaged beef, sheep and chicken meat in Australia by Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has received support by the Australian Made, Australian Grown Campaign (AMAG).

Published: May 07, 2012

Does this food contain genetically modified organisms?That's what many consumers, including overseas trading partners, want to know about the food they're buying.

Published: May 07, 2012

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is set to implement new regulations to accelerate the process of tracking E.coli in meat, a move which would quickly identify the source of contamination and improve food safety.

Published: May 07, 2012 By: Nathan Gray

Prebiotic supplements could help to reduce bacterial infection and inflammation so reducing the severity of colitis, according to new research.

Published: May 07, 2012

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Fromagerie Bergeron Inc. are warning the public not to consume the cheese products described below because they may contain harmful pieces of metal wire.

Published: May 07, 2012 By: Matt Paish

New South Wales manufacturer Euro Spices Pty Ltd is recalling a number of its spice mixes sold in fruit and vegetable shops and independent supermarkets in New South Wales due to concerns that they may be contaminated with Salmonella.

Published: May 07, 2012 By: James Wilmore

At a debate hosted by the Worshipful Company of Distillers in London last night, the tone was predominantly optimistic. Three of the four speakers bombarded guests with a variety of stats, illustrating the potential rewards.