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Food & Drink Network
The industry is facing increasing competition in today’s global market. In addition, consumer attitudes and trends towards wellbeing are driving the revolution in new product development, Innovation will play an increased role in achieving a competitive edge.
The Network will aim to offer support in the following key areas:
- the development of premium/niche market products
- improvement of existing products to meet new consumer trends
- innovation in packaging
- chemical/microbiological analysis , e.g. shelf life enhancement.
- Improving skill levels
- development of Lean Manufacturing skills and techniques for employers e.g. fast changeover techniques, overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) improvement, waste and waste elimination and cost reduction, total productive maintenance
- development of technical and engineering based skills in process and packaging automation e.g. systems control, checkweigher and metal detection, filling and depositing, modified atmosphere packaging technologies and associated automation.
- Innovations in hygiene and cleaning technology associated with automated production processes
Network success stories
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Published: 16/02/2010
While pubs are closing at record rates a Derbyshire microbrewery is bucking the trend – and has plans to expand to keep its drinkers glasses filled.
Network News
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Published: 29/09/2009
Fresh from studying Food Marketing Management at University, Anisha Mistry has launched her first food range.
NTI Food and Drink Network wins INet Innovation Award.
Posted: 15/12/2008
International delegation put DNA equipment under scrutiny.
Posted: 11/12/2008
NTI network advisor
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