Fighting Listeria, the natural way
Danish scientists announce a breakthrough in the battle against the harmful Listeria bacterium, with the discovery of a common lactic acid bacterium that fights Listeria efficiently in foods.
Archives for April 1, 2003
PET launched for thick-walled European packaging
The Voridian division of Eastman Chemical Company, the world's largest supplier of polyethylene terephthalate resins for packaging, has announced the launch of Voridian PET 9921P in Europe.
Alcopop market showing FAB-ulous growth
The European market for FABs or alcopops is continuing to grow at almost exponential rates, but a new report shows that this expansion will continue to centre on just a handful of countries in the north of the Continent.
Ocean Spray cuts jobs
Ocean Spray has axed 58 corporate-level jobs in a bid to streamline the company and help it restore profitability for its growers-owners.
'Foiling' dirty can tops
A Brazilian brewery has contracted Krones to provide a Taxomatic labeller which is now operating with extended technology to apply foil to can lids as hygienic protection.