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Frozen potatoes recalled for pine nut allergen
Alexia Foods, Inc, Kennewick, WA, in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is voluntarily recalling packages of its Alexia - Olive Oil, Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Pesto Oven Reds (frozen seasoned potato wedges) for an undeclared allergen, pine nuts. People who have an allergy or severe..... 0 comments

Philippines: Processed mango firm sees bigger sales despite slowdown in top export markets
The country’s largest dried mango producer, Profood International Corp., said its sales this year would be better than in 2008 as continued demand for food items abroad have shielded the sector from the global economic slump.The firm, which is largely dependent on Visayas and Mindanao harvests, has likewise..... 0 comments

Malta: Good turnout by farmers growing tomatoes for processing
Recently, the main three producer organisations (PO) that supply tomatoes for processing together with Gozitan based processors, Magro Brothers, held seminars for their Maltese and Gozitan farmer members. A large number of farmers attended the two seminars, one in Gozo and another in Malta. Various aspects..... 0 comments

UK: Depression link to processed food
Brian Godfrey: "I gradually got rid of foods that were causing the problem"Eating a diet high in processed food increases the risk of depression, research suggests.What is more, people who ate plenty of vegetables, fruit and fish actually had a lower risk of depression, the University College London team..... 0 comments

US (FL): Spread of citrus disease to revive juice prices
The hardships facing groves in Florida, America's biggest citrus producing state, are so severe that orange juice looks likely to revive its rally.Washington's prediction of a 16% slump in Florida's orange crop this year, an estimate which "outstripped even the most pessimistic private forecasts", might..... 0 comments

Heroin hidden in sauerkraut in Bulgaria
Bulgarian police in the central city of Plovdiv have seized just over 50 kilogrammes (110 pounds) of heroin, hidden in cans of sauerkraut, prosecutors said Thursday.Eight people were arrested while transporting the heroin-laden cans in a minivan.According to Plovdiv prosecutor Marin Peltekov, the drugs were..... 0 comments

India: Food processing gets due attention
Integrated strategy to see establishment of food parks, storage facilities and laboratoriesRepresenting the Ranchi constituency of Jharkhand, Subodh Kant Sahay is Minister of State in the Ministry of Food Processing Industries.Proud of the fact that India is one of the world's largest producers of fruits and..... 0 comments

China: Fruit and berries from Kin Berry Juice Industry & Trade
Kin Berry Juice Industry & Trade Inc., established in 2005, is located in Tianijn, China. Their main products are fruit and berry juices, IQF fruits, berries and vegetables and also canned fruits and vegetables. Kin Berry produce something different for every season:Spring: strawberries and..... 0 comments

Philippines: Small food exporters plan expansion
Four small- and medium-scale food exporters in various parts of Mindanao now plan to widen their reach after obtaining Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) certifications last week.The HACCP mark is one indicator that these food processors have passed global safety standards for food..... 0 comments

Lewes man helps African company improve potato chips
Lewes’ Dave Bernheisel has traveled the world on a variety of foreign duty assignments. He’s monitored voting in Eastern Bloc countries and provided assistance to Roobys tea growers in South Africa.But Bernheisel’s trip in late September to Malawi, a landlocked and desperately impoverished country in south..... 0 comments

Finland: Dead mouse found in frozen vegetable package
Apetit-brand bags of a frozen pea, red pepper, and corn mix have been pulled off shop shelves because one package contained a dead baby mouse.The recall affects 80,000 200-gram packages which were produced on a single day at Apetit's factory in Säkylä. The bags were produced at the end of February and have..... 0 comments

India: Keventer launches cold chain in WB
Keventer Group has launched West Bengal’s first integrated coldchain in Barasat in north 24 paraganas. The launch also marks the group’s foray into the fresh food segment through Keventer Fresh Limited, a fully owned subsidiary of Keventer Agro Limited ( KAL).Subodh Kant Sahai, Hon’ble Minister for Food..... 0 comments

10,000 jobs available in food production
No matter how tough things get, the things people will always keep buying are food and drink.This basic fact of life explains why food and drink manufacturing has emerged as one of the fastest growing industries in the country with thousands of new jobs appearing every month.More than 10,000 positions are up..... 0 comments

Philippines: Food processors’ association promotes Zamboanga native products
An association of local food processors has initiated the One Barangay, One Product (Obop) program to promote the products of this southern port city’s 98 barangays into the domestic, national and international markets.Zamboanga City Food Processors Association (ZCFPA) president Miguel Alavar III said..... 0 comments

Indian food processing industry to reach Rs 13,500 billion in six years
With the global economy beginning to perk-up, India's food processing industry is expected to benefit and grow to around $260-billion from the present $200-billion in the next 6-years, an industry expert said.According to Shrikanth Kamat, associate director, Ernst and Young, global service providers of tax,..... 0 comments

US: Bagged salad going under the microscope
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has launched a study to follow bagged salads from the farmer's field to the grocery aisle in hopes of learning why the product is the No. 1 food linked to food-borne illness.In 2006, leafy greens hit the national radar screen as a high-risk food when bagged spinach..... 0 comments

AU: Chilli exporter not worried as dollar heats up
An exporter of processed herbs and spices remains optimistic, despite the Australian dollar reaching 14-month highs.This morning the Aussie was buying 90.5 US cents.Queensland company Austchilli exports a range of processed products like chilli, capsicum and garlic.Managing director David De Paoli hopes his..... 0 comments

Apple Rush Co., Inc.'s USDA Certified Organic Apple Rush Beverage Line's main ingredient now sourced domestically
Apple Rush Co., Inc., is pleased to announce that the main ingredient of theCompany's United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Certified AppleRush(TM) beverage product line, organic apple juice, is now being purchased inthe U.S. This has significantly reduced the Company's production costs,providing a..... 0 comments

Saudi Arabia calls for stricter safety and quality standards in juice production at World Juice 2009
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) made the call for the implementation of stricter food safety and quality practices in the global juice manufacturing industry during the World Juice 2009 Conference, which ran recently at the Le Meridien in Nice, France.The move to improve safety regulations in juice..... 0 comments

Why Nigeria imports large fruit juice concentrate
In 2002, the Federal government placed an import ban on fruit juice in consumer packs and lowered to five percent the tariff on fruit juice concentrate (the raw material input in the production of fruit juice).Government, while announcing the ban through the then Information minister, Mr. Jerry Gana said:..... 0 comments

Fruit/vegetable Juice in Chile - new research
Euromonitor International´s Fruit/Vegetable Juice in Chile report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data (2003-2008), allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading..... 0 comments

India: Himachal apple concentrate production hit
The decline in apple cultivation in Himachal Pradesh has left apple concentrate production by the state's horticulture department high and dry.The total apple production this season will be around 18 million boxes of 25 kg each, considerably less than last year's 26 million crates, Horticulture Minister..... 0 comments

India: R&D in food processing needs to be strengthened
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Tuesday called for strengthening research and development (R&D) in the country’s food processing industry with the Central Food Technology and Research Institute (CFTRI) playing a more proactive role.“While basic agricultural research has a very strong and large..... 0 comments

US: Berry processing facility eyed for Green Lake
A Green Lake Metis couple long active in promoting traditional knowledge, heritage and culture in development projects are hoping their latest concept will bear fruit.The possibility of a new jam factory being built in their "neck of the woods" is good news for Ric and Rose Richardson, who have struggled to..... 0 comments

India: Himachal seeks separate policy for food processing to hill states
Himachal Pradesh Horticulture Minister Narender Bragta today requested the centre to formulate a separate policy for food processing industry for hill states of himachal, uttrakhand and jammu and kashmir keeping in view of geographical and topographical conditions of these states. While speaking in the first..... 0 comments

US: Levels of vitamin C higher in fruit juices than specified on labels
A team of pharmacists from the University of Santiago de Compostela (USC) has established that the levels of vitamin C in many fruit juices and soft drinks are far higher than those indicated on their labels by the manufacturers. This finding has been possible owing to a new technique developed by the..... 0 comments

India: CII Road Show for waking up the sleeping food processing industry of Bihar
Projecting Bihar as a sleeping giant of Indian agriculture, Ashok Kumar Sinha, IAS, principal secretary, government of Bihar, invited entrepreneurs to come forward and invest in the state's food processing segment. Sinha was speaking at a Road Show on "Food Processing Policy for Bihar" organised by the..... 0 comments

India: ‘Food processing growing faster than agriculture’
With demand for processed foods increasing, the processing industry would grow at a much faster rate than the agriculture sector, a top official in the union agriculture ministry said on Friday.Since the purchasing powers of Indian population were on the increase and with increasing demand for processed..... 0 comments

US: Frozen vegetables shrinking in size
Notice anything strange at the grocery store the past few weeks Specifically in the frozen food aisle?One Tri State man did. And now he's speaking out about the latest product to shrink in size.What Happened to the Frozen Veggies?Seems every time you go to the grocery store these days, something you buy is..... 0 comments

US: Recession gives a boost to canned-food business
Last night, 22 percent of American dinners included something that came from a can, according to market research firm NPD Group Inc. That's down from 1990 when 28 percent of American dinners involved pulling out the can opener."The long-term shift has been away from cans," concluded Harry Balzer, an NPD vice..... 0 comments

US: Indiana tomatoes for processing acreage up 16 percent
Indiana's contracted tomatoes for processing at 9,600 acres increased 16 percent from last year's total acres. Indiana's expected production under contract increased 21 percent from 249,000 to 301,440 tons.United States contracted tomato production is forecast at 14.1 million tons, up 16 percent from last..... 0 comments

AU: Chinese imports force dumping of apple juice
There are renewed calls for action over the amount of Chinese apple juice concentrate being imported to Australia.An orchardist in Central West NSW has been forced to dump 60 tonnes of apples because they weren't worth hanging on to.Peter Darley says it's time the Federal Government took a stance on cheap..... 0 comments

Specially packaged fresh items designed to meet needs of today’s health-conscious consumers will be rolled out in venues nationwide
Del Monte Fresh produce introduces fresh fruit and vegetable vending line to address need for healthy snack alternatives
Del Monte Fresh Produce Company N.A.,Inc. , a subsidiary of Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc, a leading vertically integrated producer, marketer and distributor of high-quality fresh and fresh-cut fruit and vegetables, today launched its new vending line of healthy snack alternatives at the National Automated..... 0 comments

Brazil looks overseas to sell its grape juice
The grape juice of Brazil is beginning to gain international projection. A partnership between the Brazilian Institute of Wine (Ibravin) and the Brazilian Fruit Institute (Ibraf) gave rise to the Program for Development of the Grape Juice Sector, which provides for promotional actions until February 2010.The..... 0 comments

India: CII seeks zero GST for processed fruit and vegetable industry
Industry body, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has demanded that fruit and vegetable processing industry be exempted from the goods and services tax, proposed to be introduced from April 2010, as the sector is still at a "nascent stage" and needs support."We have requested the government to keep..... 0 comments

Changing face of the Indian food processing industry
The past decade has witnessed a radical development in India's food processing sector. The growth of this industry is expected to change the way people perceive food and their eating habits. Yashodhan Jadhav maps the evolution of the processed food sector, proposed development plans and upcoming trends in..... 0 comments

AU: CSIRO drinks to world’s best new juice
Innovative Australian fruit juices developed with CSIRO have won at the prestigious Beverage Innovation Awards in Germany overnight.Preshafood Ltd, formerly Donny Boy Fresh Food Company, has taken out first prize in the “Best new juice or juice drink” category plus the overall prize of “Best new concept”..... 0 comments

China: Apple juice produces face higher cost
China has been the major exporter for apple juice concentrate, delivering 60 to 70 percent of all the global trade volume. But a Beverage Industry Association says rising costs are putting the squeeze on exports.It's the time to start juicing apples in China. But producers are feeling the squeeze of 50..... 0 comments

India: Fruit processing unit in Coonoor expands role
The fruit preservation unit of the Department of Horticulture at Coonoor seems set to go places. Having made a mark in the fruit processing field over a few decades, it has now acquired the necessary infrastructure with which it can play a bigger role.Small beginningThe facility began in a small way as a..... 0 comments

Indian Government likely to set up Venture Capital Fund for food processing industry
The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), Government of India, is likely to set up a venture capital fund for investment in the food processing industry in the country.According to MoFPI sources, the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India, is now in talks with the banks and..... 0 comments

Uganda: Going places with exports of fresh, frozen fruits
When Mr Amin Shivji returned to Uganda in 1994, he was baffled by mono-cropping, a practice which depletes the soil nutrients. This was Amin's experience all the way through Central to Western Uganda. Those days it was Matooke (Banana) from Masaka to Mbarara.This propelled him to start a campaign under the..... 0 comments

Ghana: Past Award Winners Association of farmers in Tema cry for tomato cannery
The Tema Past Award Winners Association of Farmers (Tema PAWA), has appealed to government and other stakeholders in the agricultural sector to construct a Tomato Cannery in Tema.The construction of the cannery, the Association said, would help process and preserve tomatoes cultivated in the Metropolis and..... 0 comments

Belarus may restrict imports of juices
Belarus may restrict imports of juices, local media reports. According to official data of the Customs Service of the Republic of Belarus the import of fruit and vegetable juices to the country in June-August 2009 increased by 12,4% to 13.474 thousand tons ($13.9 million), while the domestic production..... 0 comments

Pakistan: First food processing plant in public sector established in Multan
Agro-Food Processing Facilities (AFP), the first ever fruits processing plant in public sector installed by the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) as a common facility centre for SMEs with the government investment of Rs321.89 million, completed a successful test operation the other..... 0 comments

India: Himachal wants duty hike on Chinese apple concentrate
Himachal Pradesh wants higher import duty on apple juice concentrate from China, saying this was necessary to save the domestic industry.Apple concentrate is used for fruit juices, nectars and drinks.“We are facing tough competition from China, which is marketing the apple juice concentrate at much lower..... 0 comments

Fiji: Solar dryer boosts fruit venture
The installation of a $6000 solar dryers in Balata, Tavua, will enable people there to preserve and pack seasonal fruits and vegetables.Gold foundation trustee Samuel Reuben said the installation of the drier was a good initiative.He said the project was set up by the Secretariat of the Pacific's..... 0 comments

India: Orissa to have a Food Processing policy
The Orissa government will soon formulate a Food Processing policy, Minister for Industries,Steel and Mines Raghunath Mohanty said here today.Addressing a seminar on ''Export Prospect of Agri and Processed Food Products of Orissa'' organised by Team Orissa, in association with the Agricultural and Processed..... 0 comments

UK: Peela NFC fruit juices
Navson is pleased to unveil its latest development in refreshment innovation Peela NFC.Peela is a 100% pure not-from-concentrate fruit juice without added water, added sugar or preservatives and has that right-from-the-grove taste as if it was home-made and freshly squeezed. The only difference Peela offers..... 0 comments

Opening of the agro-processing multi-service facility and the new Taiwan Technical Mission office
An inaugural ceremony was held on Friday 21 August, 2009 in Central Farm to commemorate the opening of the Agro-processing multi-service facility and the new Taiwan Technical Mission Office. The unveiling of both facilities was done by the Ambassador of Taiwan to Belize, His Excellency, Ting Joseph Shih and..... 0 comments

US: Emerging opportunities in fruit and vegetable juices
New markets, key innovation trends and development of health brandsThe health trend continues to dominate innovation in the soft drinks market, and as many consumers look to healthier alternatives to carbonated soft drinks, juices provide a convenient and tasty option. However, growth of the juices market in..... 0 comments

Uganda: Food processing plant launched
A SH1B food processing plant has been commissioned at Makerere University’s Faculty of of Food Science and Technology. Gjermund Saether, the deputy head of mission of the Royal Norwegian Embassy, commissioned the plant last week.The fruit and vegetable processing plant will make a revolution at the young and..... 0 comments

Belize: New agro processing multi service facility inaugurated
The new agro-processing, multi-service facility that was inaugurated this morning is being hailed as an important step in the enhancement of the food processing industry in Belize. It is a collaborative effort the Republic of China, Taiwan and the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries. Minister of..... 0 comments

US: Processing tomato growers anticipate good year
This year's processing tomato crop has all the signs of a bumper crop, but it isn't without its challenges.Growers have seen price increases, but because of water shortages, some acreage has shifted from traditional production areas to new regions with more available water.Bret Ferguson, a processing tomato..... 0 comments

Canned vegetables and mushrooms market in India: Business report 2009
The Market Publishers, Ltd. has recently presented the comprehensive research of Canned Vegetables and Mushrooms Market in India, which offers business report on Canned Vegetables and Mushrooms Market and purchase activity monitoring within the sector. Besides, the research is elaborated with detailed India..... 0 comments

Indian food industry demands National Reference Data on nutrition parameters of agri-produce
The processed food industry in India has demanded a national reference data on nutrition parameters of all agricultural and horticultural produce.It is learnt that without having such kind of nutritional reference data the Government of India has imposed mandatory nutritional labeling rule for the packaged..... 0 comments

India: Kashmir imports Rs 100 Cr juices annually
‘Valley apple juice marketed back in tetra packs by Indian companies’ Juices including apple worth Rs 100 crores make their way to Kashmir markets annually from outside. Paradoxically apple concentrate acquired from Kashmir by certain beverage companies in India is exported back to the Valley after value..... 0 comments

India: Food processing units have a crucial role to play in India's GDP
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), UP State Council, jointly with the Department of Industries, Government of Bihar, and Indo-American Chamber of Commerce, Varanasi, organised a road show: Destination Bihar in Varanasi.Addressing the gathering, AK Sinha, principal secretary (industries), said that..... 0 comments

India plans to introduce a separate policy for food processing industry soon
India will soon to introduce a separate policy for food processing industry in the country. Currently, the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MFPI), Government of India, is planning to call a meeting of the state food processing ministers to seek their views in formulating the separate food processing..... 0 comments

Ukraine lowered juice exports by 10%
According to official data, in June, juice exports from Ukraine totaled 6.6 thsd tonnes, a decrease of 10% compared to June of the previous year. Russia and Germany became the main buyers of Ukrainian juice. The average delivery prices increased by 15% compared to May 2009, but lowered by 39% compared to..... 0 comments

Brand Calculus to invest in more Booster Juice outlets in Indian metros
Brand Calculus is a Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) franchising company and the India master franchisee for Booster Juice. It will focus on launching Booster Juice outlets in the metro cities in the first phase of expansion in India. The investment per store ranges from Rs 20 lakh for a kiosk to Rs 35- 40..... 0 comments

India: 'Food processing unit must be more active'
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), UP State Council, in partnership with the department of industries, Government of Bihar and Indo-American Chamber of Commerce, Varanasi, organised a Road Show: Destination Bihar, in the city on Monday.Addressing the gathering of entrepreneurs, AK Sinha, principal..... 0 comments

India: Rail passengers will get Himachal apple juice
Train travellers will soon be able to quaff apple juice from Himachal Pradesh with Indian Railways deciding to serve it on important trains, state Horticulture Minister Narender Bragta said Saturday.“The state government and the railways have reached an understanding under which packaged juices made from..... 0 comments

US: Frog found in frozen vegetables
A Texas woman discovered something very unusual in her frozen green beans.While preparing her beans she noticed a brown clump.It turns out that clump was a frog!Chastity Erbaugh says, "That's a frog! or worse than that it's part of a frog, 75% of it. They didn't even give me the frog legs with it."A food and..... 0 comments

India: Dabur launches two new drinks under its Real brand
Dabur India Ltd, one of the largest food & beverage players in the country, has launched two new packaged fruit drinks variants - Real Blackcurrant Nectar and Real Peach Nectar -- under its flagship brand "Real." With the launch of these new variants, the Real range now has 14 delicious variants, the..... 0 comments

UK: Jam making on the rise thanks to bumper crop and recession
Jam making is enjoying a resurgence as consumers try to save money in the recession and make the most of this summer's bumper crop of fruit.Sales of jam making equipment, including jars, lids, thermometers and pots, have all shot up, according to leading retailers.Lakeland, the kitchen gadget shop, said a..... 0 comments

AU: Campaign targets better juice labelling
South Australian independent Senator Nick Xenophon will be holding an event in Adelaide today to push for better labelling on juice.Loxton North citrus grower Ron Gray will be part of the campaign around Adelaide and says he is hopeful Senator Xenophon's proposed changes to labelling laws will be..... 0 comments

AU: Food processing to drive future jobs
Food processing has the potential to generate local business and jobs, according to Minister for Primary Industries, Fisheries and Rural and Regional Queensland, Tim Mulherin.Speaking at the opening of the 42nd Australian Institute of Food Science Research Convention in Brisbane, Mulherin says Queensland is..... 0 comments

Spain:
Badajoz will be host of the First International Congress of Tomatoes
The Tecnológico Nacional Agroalimentario Extremadura (CTAEX) has organized the First International Congress of Tomatoes for the industry of processed foods, which will take place on November 12 and 13 in Badajoz.Framed by the project "Competitiveness of the sector semi-processed tomatoes", is intended as a..... 0 comments

India: Mohanta's food processing plant RITTY raises hope for the scattered youth of Assam
Amidst the persistent political tensions in Assam, Pranab Mohanta managed to raise hope of the youngsters in the state who had almost given up on their effort to earn a decent living. Not this alone but Mohanta, who belongs to an agriculturalist's family and is a science graduate from the Guwahati..... 0 comments

BayWa Group Company buys Polish fruit concentrate producer
Ybbstaler, the Austrian fruit juice producer belonging to the BayWa Group, has acquired the Polish concentrate manufacturer Lukta based in Warsaw from the Oziembło family. A Nörr Stiefenhofer Lutz team led by Dr. Christoph Spiering (Berlin) and Dr. Agnes Balawejder (Warsaw) advised the Austrian..... 0 comments

UK: McCain launches new express vegetable range
Single portions of mixed vegetables in a light sauce, always on hand in the freezer. Express is a vegetable range designed to make everyday vegetables more interesting and hassle-free. They come in a steamable pouch for the vegetables to be steamed in the microwave in less than 5 minutes, and as they are..... 0 comments

India: Himachal pleads for enhancement of import duty on apple juice concentrate
Himachal Pradesh government today requested the centre to increase import duty on the apple juice concentrate to save the domestic apple industries. The plea was made by Himachal Pradesh horticulture minister Narender Bragta in a meeting with Anand Sharma union commerce and industry minister in a meeting in..... 0 comments

India: Government plans to launch 350 food processing units
The government will help set up 350 new food processing units in the next 100 days as part of its efforts to create 10 million jobs in the sector by 2015.'We will extend financial help of up to 25 percent or a maximum of Rs.50 lakh (Rs.5 million) in setting up each of these units,' Minister for Food..... 0 comments

Pakistan: Sindh govt to establish economic processing zones
Leaders of trade bodies doubt the commitment of the Sindh government to establishing economic processing zone in each district of the province.The Chief Minister Sindh in his budget speech reiterated upon the members of the Sindh assembly for establishing special economic zones to focus on rice processing,..... 0 comments

India: Food processing is answer to India’s problems
After the Green Revolution and White Revolution, a food processing revolution is the need of the hour for India to solve “major problems of unemployment, rural poverty and deprivation”, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee said Wednesday.“After Green Revolution and White Revolution, there is need for..... 0 comments

Pakistan: Fruit & Vegetable Processing Centre to be set up in Sialkot
The business community of Sialkot, after the construction of the Sialkot International Airport on self-help basis, is now considering to undertake new mega projects such as setting up of a 50-megawatt Coal Power Plant and a Fruit and Vegetable Processing & Packaging Centre close to the airport.The..... 0 comments

Canada: Food firms can test-drive high-pressure processing
High-pressure processing (HPP) equipment is being made available to Canadian processors to find out whether the treatment method is right for their foods.The Alberta government announced Friday that its Food Processing Development Centre at Leduc, just south of Edmonton, is now home to the only publicly..... 0 comments

India: Assocham seeks deregulation of food processing sector
The Association of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (Assocham), in a note submitted to the Planning Commission and the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, said the sector would attract huge investments, particularly for process fruits, vegetables, meat, poultry and fish products in the next..... 0 comments

US: Bump in processing tomato crop expected
Processing tomato production is expected to increase this year even though water restrictions reduced plantings in some areas. A federal government report predicts 308,000 acres will be planted in the state in 2009. Fresno County leads with 102,000 acres, a 9,000-acre drop because of a lack of irrigation..... 0 comments

US: Federal loan gives boost to new processing plant
A food processing plant slated to open this fall in the village of Plover is about to receive another financial shot in the arm.The Portage County Economic Development and Finance committees Monday approved a $400,000 federal economic development loan for the plant, operated under Jaytina LLC.Led by local..... 0 comments

GNA: Food processors appeal to northern farmers to increase production
Food processing and exporting companies at the weekend appealed to farmers engaged in food and cash crop production in the north to step up their production levels to meet both domestic and international demands."The current levels of production is not only stifling the progress of our factories but is also..... 0 comments

Uganda: Joseph Ochuli's First Stroke of Genius Came at 14 Years
He is the brain behind air conditioning converters, battery chargers, cold rooms and food processing equipmentIt was approaching 7:00pm and the dark blanket of night was slowly beginning to swallow up the hazy heavenly skies in the Ntinda neighbourhood.But we still manoeuvered our way to meet Joseph Ochuli,..... 0 comments

Juice makers told to stop pulp washing
New Zealand's Juice and Beverage Association has given a free ride to members who have been using pulp washings in juice - but it wants the practice to stop.The association said on Wednesday it has decided no members should be penalised for using "water extracted soluble orange solids" (WESOS) in the..... 0 comments

JBT Strong On Food Processing
JBT has a strong foothold in the food processing and citrus industries in South Africa. The company, through its full maintenance extractor leasing programme, is responsible for around 80% of Southern Africa’s citrus juice extraction activities.Based in Brackenfell, Cape Town, JBT has regional installed..... 0 comments

Germany: Hygienic design for the food and processing industries
Jürgen Hofmann unlocks a glass cabinet.Look at this,” he says. It is a length of stainless steel piping, which has a short branch at 90 degrees with a bolted-on cover. “There used to be a sensor in here or a similar device, but it was removed and the tube was blocked off. This means that cleaning liquid..... 0 comments

AU: Frozen fruit mixes from McCain
A range of three single serve frozen summer fruit mixes have been launched by McCain Foods.McCain says the three Season's Choice flavours offer consumers a taste of summer in the depth of winter.The varieties are a three berry mix of raspberries, blueberries and blackberries, two berry mix of blueberries and..... 0 comments

India: FP requires $28 billion to two-fold processing level: Mofpi
According to the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (Mofpi), India requires investment of a whopping $28 billion to raise the food processing level to 8 to 10%. "The current level of food processing is less than 5%. The country will require $28 billion investment if the processing level is to be..... 0 comments

India: FieldFresh Foods to invest Rs 100 crore on processing plant
FieldFresh Foods, a joint venture between Bharti Enterprises and Del Monte Pacific, will invest around Rs 100 crore for setting up a food processing facility in India as it forays into the processed food and beverages (F&B) segment.The JV, in which Bharti has 58.9 per cent stake and the rest is with Del..... 1 comments

Gambia: Mango processing factory for country soon
The president of the Republic, Professor Alhaji Dr Yahya Jammeh, yesterday, continued his 2009 'Dialogue with the people tour' with meetings, on day 11 of the countrywide presidential tour at Marakisa village in Kombo Central, and Gunjur in Kombo South, Western Region.0At Marakisa, the Gambian leader..... 0 comments

AU: Juice not so fresh
According to a new Australian made and owned juice company, a number of the major fruit juices available in Australia’s supermarkets are made using low quality reconstituted fruit juice sourced from overseas.Preshafruit says it is defying that trend and producing high quality juice and fruit products made..... 0 comments

Poland food processing industry to witness 15% growth
Increasing investments along with favorable consumer behavior is expected to drive food processing industry in Poland. According to a new report “Processed Food Market in Poland Outlook 2012” by RNCOS, Poland has one of the most dynamic food processing industries in Eastern Europe. Presence of large number..... 0 comments

US: Juice processor to expand operations
A $700,000 project at Coloma Frozen Foods will allow the company to increase production of its concentrated fruit juice lines.The company is planning a 120- by 60-foot foot addition to the plant on Coloma Road in Hagar Township, President Brad Wendzel said.The Township Board recently voted to approve a..... 0 comments

India: Punjab food processing industry stays bullish
Despite rising commodity prices and the financial meltdown, the food processing industry in Punjab is bullish on growth and has lined up new launches.Speaking to Business Standard, Cremica Foods director Anup Bector said, “We registered a growth of about 30 per cent last year and are targeting the same for..... 0 comments

N.Y. food processor to relocate to Whiteville
A food processing company is moving its operations from New York to Columbus County, creating 54 jobs over the next three years. Nice Blends Corp. purchased a 57,000-square-foot building in the Southeast Regional Park near Whiteville, officials said. The company is investing $2.5 million.The news is positive..... 0 comments

Oops... they've done it again!
Natalie's Orchid Island juice company selected as best tasting orange juice by Real Simple Magazine
Score another victory for Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Company for being selected Best Tasting in a recent taste-test by Real Simple magazine. The nationally acclaimed magazine taste-tested 129 one hundred per cent juice products. According to the taste off by Real Simple staffers, Natalie’s Orchid Island..... 0 comments

Al Ain Vegetable Launches Fresh Frozen Vegetables for the UAE Market
Al Ain Vegetable Processing and Canning Factory (Al Ain Vegetables), the fully owned and operated entity of Abu Dhabi based Agthia Group (PJSC) has introduced a new range of fresh frozen vegetables. Sourced from across the globe for the best quality, these vegetables preserve the nutrients present in freshly..... 1 comments

India: Agro-park offers opportunities for firms to tap markets
Fertiliser major IFFCO today said its multi-product agriculture-based park in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, offers opportunities to tap domestic as well as overseas markets.Besides, the park is expected to generate employment avenues for more than 5,000 people, it added." Both foreign and Indian companies believe..... 0 comments

Philippines: RP to develop green mango into all-natural juice drink
With the success of Philippine-made ripe mango products in the global market, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is now conducting a research project which aims to produce world class products from green mango.Philippine Council for Industry and Energy Research and Development (PCIERD) science..... 0 comments

Growers press Brazil over juice 'dumping'
Florida's largest group of citrus growers accused a Brazilian orange-juice processor of illegally dumping juice on the U.S. market.The complaint, filed Thursday with the U.S. Commerce Department by Florida Citrus Mutual, which represents about 8,000 growers, alleges that beginning in 2008, Brazil's Citrovita..... 0 comments

India: Dabur plans to enter apple soft drink market without fizz
Dabur India is planning to enter the apple soft drink market soon, taking the fizz out of Coca-Cola's Fanta Apple and Parle Agro's Appy. The new drink will seek to differentiate itself from the two established players by being non-fizzy. The new launch is part of Dabur's big plan to enter the non-cola soft..... 1 comments

Presenting Italian Montalbano Industria Agroalimentare, specialist in preserved vegetables
Montalbano Industria Agroalimentare Spa is a food company, located in the heart of Tuscany (Italy). The Company was founded in 1965 by a group of artisans, skilled in Tuscan traditional recipes. The merge of the financial sources and the field experience allowed the company to face the growing global market..... 0 comments

Rwanda: Govt to acquire fruit juice 'Concentrate' plant
The project is expected to process 20 percent of the total production by 2012.Government is to acquire a fruit juice 'concentrate' plant in a bid to see the country's horticulture products compete with others on the international markets.Local horticulture products have been limited on international market..... 0 comments

Expressa: the fastest way from orange to juice!
During a recent journey to the Italian island Sicily, FreshPlaza has visited the headquarters of AAT - Agroindustry Advanced Technologies company in Catania and discovered an exciting new citrus squeezer, just launched on the market: Expressa.Expressa is a brand new, stylish and hyper-automatic citrus..... 0 comments

US: Food processing center takes a big step forward
If everything goes according to plan, Alamance County residents will be able to benefit from an array of farm products produced locally, thanks to a full-service food processing facility scheduled to open next year.So far, the Piedmont Food and Agricultural Processing Center has been awarded a total of $1.1..... 0 comments

US: Automated wash system is designed for fresh-cut produce
Key Technology has introduced the redesigned Flume Wash for fresh-cut produce. Designed for small to medium-large processors looking for an automated wash system, the Flume Wash gently removes heavy debris, silt, grubs and floating contaminates. Featuring a self-cleaning parabolic filter, pump motor, Iso-Flo..... 0 comments

India: Ozone technology advance for packaged foods
Packaged foods have had a rough ride but new ozone technology is delivering a healthier approach.Ozone in a bag. That's the novel method being developed by the food process engineer Dr Kevin Keener, of Purdue University, Indiana, to eliminate harmful bacteria on packaged foods such as spinach, tomatoes, and..... 0 comments

NZ: Processing tomatoes increases antioxidant release – study
Humans need to eat processed tomato products, such as tomato sauces, to get the most antioxidant benefits from tomatoes, new research has found.Plant and Food Research, in collaboration with Lincoln University, discovered lycopene, an antioxidant found in high levels in tomatoes, was released only in small..... 0 comments