Archives for August 18, 2005

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Scientists perfect instant tea processing

By  Hridyesh Pandey

Scientists have developed a new technology to process instant tea. The invention is said to cut processing time by 15 hours, making it considerably less labour intensive and reducing costs.

PET bottle hot-fills without ribbing

By  Ahmed ElAmin

A new type of plastic bottling technology allows companies to package hot-fill products in containers with smooth rather than ribbed or panelled walls.

EU countries lax on following packaging waste rules

By  Ahmed ElAmin

Although the EU's member states were due to impose tougher laws on recycling packaging waste, only five countries have completed the task, the European Commission said yesterday.