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GE to Open Manufacturing & Software Technology Center in Michigan - News - Quality

FAIRFIELD, CT—The General Electric Co. (GE) has announced that it will open an advanced manufacturing technology and software center about 25 miles from Detroit. The center is expected to grow to more than 1,100 GE employees during the next few years.

Iceland founder Walker in exclusive takeover talks

Iceland Foods founder and CEO Malcolm Walker is in exclusive talks to buy the UK frozen food retailer. Global Food industry business news and analysis

Tereos claims protein-rich wheat gluten gives added chew for healthy cereal bars

Using wheat gluten as a texturiser in cereal bars can produce products high in protein that are fit for the healthy snacking market, according to ingredients firm Tereos Syral

Thorntons plans store closures as profits slump

UK chocolatier Thorntons has suffered a 63% decline in profits in its half yearly report and intends to close almost half of its own stores and focus on commercial retail sales.

Food Standards Agency - FSA chief executive contract extended

Jeff Rooker, Chair of the Food Standards Agency, has announced that Chief Executive Tim Smith has agreed to an extension of his contract until the end of October 2012, by when a successor is expected to have been appointed. His existing contract comes to an end on 16 March 2012, after four years.

Reports suggest Spanish canned yogurt pioneer may build site in The Philippines

Spanish yogurt producer Leche Pascual is considering building a $30m manufacturing facility in The Philippines in 2014, according to reports within the country.

EU bioplastic strategy a good start but more 'specific actions are needed' – European Bioplastics

A new EU strategy targeting a sustainable bioeconomy has been welcomed with caution by a leading bio plastics association representing the industry.

UK meat processor found guilty of cold chain violation

A UK meat processing company has been found guilty of failing to keep meat chilled throughout the food chain at the Old Bailey, after being taken to court by the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA).

New EU organic wine rules are ‘best political compromise’, trade body

The EU’s Standing Committee on Organic Farming (SCOF) has agreed new rules for organic wine that it claims will raise its profile within the bloc and worldiwde, in a move welcomed by a prominent group representing organic producers, despite the

Unfair ‘junk food’ label risks making dog’s dinner of industry

Anyone who has spent any appreciable amount of time working in the food industry realises that the issue of ‘junk food’ marketing to children is a hydra that rears two heads for every one cut off.

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