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Coca-Cola defends soft drink pesticides presenceCoca-Cola has played down concerns over pesticide levels within some of its fruit-based drinks following the aftermath of a recent study, claiming there is no need to change its products, according to press reports. Packaging companies taking a hit: reportReduction in orders and raw material prices are reportedly affecting some of the leading global packaging suppliers. Supplier constructs to tackle nutraceutical-bottling challengeA manufacturer of aseptic technologies for functional and nutraceutical goods has commissioned a new bottling plant ahead of further operational expansion designed to encompass proprietary tea extraction. New distribution for DSM enzymes in the UKDSM and S Black are extending their distribution arrangement in the UK to cover beverage enzymes, which are now being offered to targeted customers or alongside other ingredients in S Black’s beverage portfolio. |
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A four year €4m European Commission funded project aims to develop multiple toxin detection tests for use by food manufacturers within processing plants.
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) has announced a $30m collaborative project which aims to boost South Asian cereal production by five million tonnes a year.
The potential of pomegranate extracts and juices to protect against prostate cancer may be due to direct interaction with genes, according to a new study.
As 2008 drew to a close, New Zealand’s HortResearch and Crop & Food Research merged, as the country aims to stay competitive and innovative.
End of life: a new dawn for pack-ad focusPackagers and manufacturers may find opportunity in looking beyond promoting... |