Shanghai is planning to ban companies that violate food safety laws as part of its efforts to curb food scandals that have killed several children in the recent years. According to the proposed law, companies using banned substances in ...
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In September, the consumer price index (CPI) went up by 1.9 percent year-on-year. The prices grew by 2.0 percent in cities and 1.7 percent in rural areas. The food prices went up by 2.5 percent, while the non-food prices increased by 1.7 ...
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In August, the consumer price index (CPI) went up by 2.0 percent year-on-year. The prices grew by 2.1 percent in cities and 1.8 percent in rural areas. The food prices went up by 3.4 percent, while the non-food prices increased by 1.4 ...
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Taipei, Dec. 22, 2012 (CENS)--To tap China’s domestic market, Wei-Chuan Food Corp., a leading Taiwanese foodstuff firm, plans to expand its existing factory in Hangzhou and build new factories in Beijing and Guangzhou, as a result of ...
Tags: Food Corp, Wei Chuan, foodstuff firm, dairy products, fruit juice
India-based Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), the marketer of the Amul brand of milk and dairy products, is set to establish a dairy unit in Thane, Maharashtra. The facility, which will be set up with an investment ...
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UK-based dairy products company Dairy Crest is set to create new packaging for its Butters and Spreads brand Clover block. The new packaging aims to improve standout of the product considerably,as a healthier alternative which tastes ...
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Kosher (also kashrut, kashrus or kashruth) signifies food that meets with Jewish dietary law. Kosher certification plays a very important role in increasing the sales of a food company. The Badatz Igud Rabbonim KIR is one of the largest ...
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Weissenhorner Milch Manufaktur, Weissenhorn, Germany, produces a line of premium dairy products that feature a subtle packaging design that exudes refined pleasure. The basic cup shapes generally resemble those of widely available creamery ...
Tags: New Dairy Line, Long on Flexibility, Space, Packaging
The new SurePOUCH is a clean-fill machine series, with roll-fed vertical form, fill and seal machines that have a footprint of just 6 m square. Clean-fill applications include non-carbonated beverages and water, dairy products, ...
Tags: Pouch Fillers, Fillers, clean fill machine
US-based Ossid, a division of integrated packaging products Pro Mach has unveiled a new weigh-price labeler, Ossid WPL1522. The labeler has been introduced for meat, poultry, dairy products, seafood, and produce packing operations that ...
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Danone is to cut EUR200m (US$261m) in costs from its European operations in a bid to "win back its competitive edge" in the region after falling sales. The French food giant said it would "adapt" its management structure in Europe and ...
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US food group Michael Foods has booked an increase in third-quarter profits on the back of higher sales and lower finance costs. The company, which manufactures a range of egg lines, refrigerated potato items and dairy products, posted ...
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Japanese conglomerate Mitsubishi has invested in Australian dairy ingredients supplier Tasmanian Dairy Products. The company has acquired 24% of Tasmanian Dairy Products from the firm's largest shareholder Murray Goulburn, the Australian ...
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UK sugar-to-dessert group Real Good Food Company has booked a 62% increase in EBITDA on strong sales gains. EBITDA for the 15 months to 31 March rose to GBP9.1m (US$14.3m) on sales that increased from GBP249m to GBP305.5m. Key trading ...
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The countdown to SIAL 2012, one of the largest trade events in the food industry calendar continues. And as it does so, the just-food diary brings you more news of what to expect from a range of exhibitors laying out their wares this year ...
Tags: food industry, agricultural products, food manufacturers