Endurance athletes consuming sports drinks containing carbohydrates and electrolytes plus Lacprodan® HYDRO.365 – Arla Foods Ingredients’ whey protein hydrolysate – outperform athletes using sports drinks alone, a new study reveals.
Health & Safety
The Product License is for a Recommended Use in Support of Cardiovascular Health by Maintaining Healthy blood Pressure Levels The Canadian Natural Health Products Directorate (NHPD) granted Frutarom, a
Defra (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) in the UK has confirmed a case of avian flu outbreak in a duck breeding farm in Yorkshire with very low risk
The most recent lubricant developments contribute to economical and successful plant and machine operation. With safety such a key consideration, we look at how safety, reliability and cost effectiveness are
When maintaining a hygienic environment there are many elements to be considered by a contractor before any construction can begin. One of the main elements in the food processing industry
In food production it is vital that the correct flooring is chosen for maximum safety and efficiency around the workplace. The main flooring requirements in the food industry are a
TOMRA Sorting in Irleand has created a new centre of excellence for its food optical sorting and peeling business, and is set to improve its R&D capabilities after moving to
Lonza is one of the world’s leading suppliers to the pharmaceutical, healthcare and life science industries. For the nutrition market, Lonza supplies high quality health ingredients supported by scientific research,
Irish genetics company IndentiGEN has announced details of a new DNA testing technology which will offer it major advantages in the global marketplace. IdentiGEN has patented a new chemistry based
A second round of co-ordinated pan-European testing for horse meat DNA in beef products was launched in April this year. This testing was a follow-up to the exercise carried out
An increase in machine reliability and the improvement of lubrication management practices in order to maximise output in one of their plants was the objective of a globally active soft
2 Sisters Food Group has announced the outcome of the recent Food Standards Agency (FSA) audits at two of its chicken processing sites. Both sites – at Scunthorpe and Llangefni
Dixon International, one of Ireland’s leading national and international logistics and distribution companies, has equipped their refrigerated trailer fleet with TracKing™ telematics solution from Thermo King, a manufacturer of transport
Danish company JEROS has accumulated more than 50 years of experience and expertise in manufacturing industrial washing systems for the food industry, including dish washers, utensil washers, crate washers, conveyor
Brussels, Belgium, June 24, 2014 – Traffic congestion, due to growing urbanization, strains cities and raises environmental concerns. The need for sustainable transport and passenger mobility is accelerating the adoption
Not one, not two, but three students trained by leading food industry training company, Verner Wheelock Associates, have achieved the highest marks in the country in their RSPH examinations. Helen
A major UK soup company has boosted processing capacity by investing in a custom built, continuous chilling system from British equipment manufacturer Starfrost. Starfrost is a global market leader in
Brussels, Belgium, June 17, 2014 – Debates are taking place in Europe to shift urban deliveries outside of peak traffic hours in order to relieve congestion and improve road safety.
Brussels, Belgium, – Thermo King, a manufacturer of transport temperature control solutions for a variety of mobile applications and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, has a new standard limited warranty
Busy retail food and drink environments demand a resin floor that is durable and low maintenance, yet highly attractive to create a positive shopping experience. John Lord offers a range
Aspen Stainless by Canal Engineering Ltd has a long track record of providing safe, hygienic and long-lasting stainless steel products to the food and drink industry. Drainage systems, wall kerbing
The need for highly accurate and dependable weighing technology throughout the food industry will be the focus of HBM’s workshop, which is being held on Thursday, 26th June, at the
The rapid expansion of Denmark-based TITAN Containers’ European network continues, with the opening of new branch offices in Ireland and
Azane Inc., based in San Francisco will act as the regional headquarters to serve the North American industrial refrigeration market
An Irish food diagnostics company AltraTech has raised €900,000 in investment through the Bank of Ireland Seed and Early Stage
Effective lubrication of food processing equipment is becoming increasingly important. Manufacturing operations can be expected to run continuously and the
Brussels, Belgium, April 15, 2014 – In order to relieve the overwhelming traffic congestion and improve road safety, debates are
Danish company JEROS specialises in the manufacturing of dish washers, utensil washers, crate washers, conveyor tunnel washers and tray cleaners
The only female skip at an international level visited Star Refrigeration to tell staff about how she led her team
An increase in machine reliability and the improvement of lubrication management practices in order to maximise output in one of
TOMRA Sorting, exclusively represented in the UK by Stein Solutions, has supplied two Best Helius™ free-fall laser sorters to Birds
As part of efforts to strengthen its food safety research in China, Nestlé has opened a food safety research centre
Breweries and beverage plants all over the world are seeking complete-range vendors, to avoid unnecessary interfaces. This also applies to
A new accelerated stability testing service for oils, fats and finished products will provide invaluable support to the food industry,
WHO is launching a public consultation on its draft guideline on sugars intake. When finalised, the guideline will provide countries
Carlsberg Group has launched its 2013 CSR report. 2013 has been a year of consolidating high performance and building behaviour
T&D Corporation has developed a free of charge “ThermoWeb” app for Android and IOS that enables users to supervise its
A number of recent news stories have highlighted ongoing issues with food mislabelling and fraud. Recent testing commissioned by West
In specialist food processing environments practicality is as important as maintaining the necessary hygienic conditions. Inappropriate working conditions directly affect
When maintaining a hygienic environment there are many elements to be considered by a contractor before any construction can begin.
IDF and ISO have joined forces to expand the scope of an international standard used worldwide in the dairy industry
The FSA has published the third quarterly report of industry results from the testing of beef products for horse meat
In different food and drink environments it is vital that the correct flooring is chosen for maximum safety and efficiency
Six Russell Compact Sieve® units enable Nestlé to screen milk powder on finer meshes without compromising flow rates. With factories or
Recent food fraud cases, including the sale of horse meat as beef, should prompt the EU to review the functioning
A new Which? investigation reveals that, a year on from the horsemeat scandal, there is a huge variation in the
Consumers of Scotch whisky around the world are being given even greater reassurance that what they buy is the genuine
The Food Standards Agency, in partnership with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, is carrying out a study
With a remit to design and manufacture innovative doors for refrigerated retail cabinets, coolsuredoors is a new business based in
In food factories and specialist dairy industries, hygiene is major factor when manufacturing, processing and packaging goods for distribution. In
The independent review into the integrity and assurance of Britain’s food supply networks in the UK, being led by Professor
RSSL’s microscopy laboratory is anticipating its 1000th foreign body identification project for the food industry this year during the Christmas
A Scottish seafood processor has cut over 25% from its annual energy bill by investing in a high efficiency cooling