Archives for July 12, 2005

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Rotary aseptic filler packages low-acid drinks

With its eye on a market where shelf life and food safety is becoming a major selling point, the National Food Laboratory (NFL) said yesterday it has received regulatory approval for a rotary filler that aseptically packages low-acid drinks.

Researchers target barley genes for product development

Whiskey and beer producers across the UK may benefit from a £1.8m research project aiming to identify, and improve, the genetic make-up of barley, one of their most commonly used raw materials, reports Chris Mercer.

OJ contamination sparks industry fears

The discovery of potential Salmonella Typhimurium contamination in an orange juice product has compounded worries over falling juice sales in the US.