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Focuses on the initiatives in the U.S. food processing industry in response to worker safety concerns. Track record of the food industry in terms of industrial safety; Actions that need to be taken by employers with their aging workforce; Comparison between the degree of plant automation and approaches to worker protection in the U.S. and in Europe; Use of safety switch by Bosch Rexroth Corp. in lieu of lockout/tagout standard; Scheme of Farmers Pride Inc. to protect workers from physical assault.

Focuses on the effect of recession on European food and drink companies. High unemployment and high interest rates in most of the area's key economies; Two themes dominating European political and economic debate; New members of the European Community (EC); Expectations that former Eastern Bloc countries will join EC; Widespread uncertainty among consumers about employment security and economic prospects.

Surveys the developments in the European food industry and trade. Introduction of physiologically functional foods at the 1994 Food Ingredients Europe Exposition in London, England; Improvement in the quality of manufactured foods; Government regulations on the manufacture and marketing of the goods. INSETS: Food show flourishes.;Going shopping..

This article discusses the concept of probiotics and prebiotics. The ingestion of prebiotics has a positive effect of increasing the populations of lactobacilli and bifidobacteria while decreasing less desirable organisms such as clostridia and protein-degrading bacteroides. Fructans and galacto-oligosaccharides are prebiotics that are available for use in food processing in the U.S. and Europe.

Discusses the business performance of European food and beverage companies. Listing of the leading 50 European companies; Sales and profits; Highlights of the top 10 European food and drink companies. INSET: Europe's top 4000 food and drink companies..

The article presents an analysis of dairy sectors both in U.S and Europe. As per the report, the U.S dairy markets are more competitive than the European dairy markets. The U.S markets produce much more varieties of cheese, fluid milk and yogurt when compared to the European markets. Moreover, the 2005 Hoard's Dairyman survey revealed that the production in 2,450 dairy farms in 15 co-ops in the western states averaged 15.6 million lbs of milk per farm.

Discusses the use of refrigerant hydrofluorochlorocarbons (HFCs) in refrigeration equipment in Europe. Highlights of an alternative refrigerant conference; Use of natural hydrocarbons; Technologies that could help the food and beverage industry move toward HFC-free cooling.

Presents an overview of the food products industry in Europe as of April 2001. Withdrawal of the Novartis' Aviva line from Great Britain; Success of the Proactiv bread spread from Unilever; Brief information on new players in the functional foods market; Involvement of Heinz in the organic baby foods market.

Discusses the trends in baked product industry in Europe. Details on the SIAB `99 conference at Verona, Italy; Difference of Italian ciabatta to German ciabatta; Reason for the diversification of some bakery icons; Forecast on the demand for frozen dough breads in Europe.

Presents information on European food and drink companies. Nestle; Unilever; Diageo; Danone; Associated British Food; Cadbury Schweppes; Heineken; Listing of the top 50 food and drink companies.

Focuses on the performance of the European market for reduced-fat and reduced-calorie foods in 1998. Popularity of nutritionally enhanced `functional foods' that offer positive health benefits; Convenience as the predominant theme in new product development; Transition of organic foods to the mainstream market; New product launches in 1998.

Reports on the products introduced at the Food Ingredients Europe. Current trends in ingredient development and use; Perceptions on stabilizers; Use of food additives. INSET: Growing global..

Features the leading food industries in Europe. Europe gearing towards a homogeneous market; Analysts' views; Forces affecting the growth of the European food market.

Reveals that innovative food and drink companies target health, ethnic diversity and convenience. Increase in the market for frozen ready meals in Europe; Top European food and drink companies; Brief information on each.

Presents information pertaining to the food industry in Europe. Details on European alcopops; Information on the development of functional or nutraceutical foods; Statistical information on chilled food products.

The article reports on the data from Frost & Sullivan Ltd., which indicates that electric drives market in food and beverage industry in Europe focuses on energy efficiency.

The article offers information on Barry Callebaut AG's acquisition of a Spanish nut manufacturer, La Morella Nuts S.A. It is stated that La Morella Nuts S.A. is a leading nut specialist and produces a high quality, nut-based ingredients for the food industry in Europe. Information regarding Barry Callebaut AG's plan to increase company respond to increasing customer demand for combinations of chocolate and nut products, is also provided.

El artículo reporta que la compañía Frutarom Savory Solutions GmbH ha forjado una alianza innovadora con el instituto Alemán de Tecnologías de la Alimentación para mejorar aún más la seguridad y estabilidad de los alimentos y llegar a ser el principal proveedor de cultivos iniciadores en Europa.

El artículo presenta una introducción a la evaluación de productos de tecnología europea para la industria alimenticia latinoamericana.

The article discusses the VacMap packaging technology that combines the system with flow wrapper in drawing oxygen from the product itself as introduced by Ilapak, Inc. in 2006. It mentions the nine VacMap systems installed in Europe that are being used by suppliers of refrigerated and fresh pizzas with the oxygen removal occurring in the chambers resembling a Cryovac vacuum carousel. It notes that the PackML standard operated by a single controller can synchronize the motion between the flow wrapper and the vacuum chambers.

The article offers news briefs related to candy industry in Europe. Givaudan company has launched its TasteEssentials Vanilla program in order to find out why people love vanilla. Gelita, one of the world's leading manufacturers of gelatine and collagen hydrolysate, introduces Fortigel, created to fight the causes of joint cartilage loss. Taste Advantage LLC, a joint venture between Natural Advantage and A.M. Todd, announces natural sweetness enhancers for confectionery products.

The article features several butter and spread products available in Europe. They include Palma-Tumys AS' spread which contain sunflower oil and lecithin, Mifa AG Frenkendorf's Sanissa Classic butter, Arla Foods' Lurpak Slightly Salted spread, Proszkownia Mleka W Piotrkowie Kujawskim's homemade style butter spread and Sobik Zaklad Produkcyjny's butter-based spread.

The article reports that World Pac International AG has won the European FoodTec Gold Award 2006 for its impregnated high barrier casings. These casings represent a revolutionary milestone in casings for cooked sausages, cooked cured products and processed cheese. The casing's outer PE/PA/PE laminated film provides an effective barrier against oxygen and steam.

Reports on the food and beverage products that have been introduced in Europe in May 2000. Products that Southstate Food and Beverages has reintroduced in the British market; Lager that Pripps has introduced in Sweden; Softdrink that Covex launched in Spain.

States that Europeans will continue to fight importation of products from the United States (US) containing recombinant bovine somatotropin and genetically modified organisms. Comparison of food scares in Europe and US.

Reports on the entry of European food manufacturers into the American market through acquisitions. Includes Unilever's purchase of Klondike and Kraft's Breyers and Sealtest; Nestle's acquisition of Alpo Petfoods and stake in Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream; Grand Met's purchase of Old El Paso and Progresso brands.

Cites the impact of deregulation on the food industry in Europe. Issuance of a white paper by the European Community Commission that proposed changes in procedures; Institution of framework laws applicable to all types of food; Positive consequences of deregulation; Methods through which food adulteration may be avoided.

Features the leading food industries in the United States, Latin america and Europe. Categories; Rank; Comparison of figures in 1991 and 1992.

Reports on three European food trade shows slated to run during the 1996 International Food Manufacturing Week in Paris, France. Contact information.