Novel oxygen test for drinks in plastic packaging
A new test that realistically determines how much oxygen will pass through food and beverage packaging during a product's lifetime will enable producers to speed up and improve new product trials.
Archives for February 28, 2006
More bottlers to sue Coca-Cola in distribution dispute
More than 50 bottlers have now lined up to sue Coca-Cola in the US in a move to stop the soft drinks group distributing its Powerade sports drink directly to Wal-Mart supermarkets around the country.
Sonoco boosts packaging capacity
Sonoco's acquisition of Wycon Corporation is designed to tap increasing demand for flexible printed packaging in confectionery.
Tate & Lyle targets low calorie ice cream
Tate & Lyle's Rebalance 022 ingredient product is being used in a new range of lower fat, reduced-calorie ice cream.
General Mills to integrate remaining Pillsbury flour brands
General Mills has underlined its commitment to bakery by integrating Pillsbury bakery flour brands into its bakery ingredients segment.
Works With Water launch functional bottled water
UK-based Works With Water Nutraceuticals have announced the launch of a range of flavoured spring waters with proven health benefits, claimed to be the first of its kind in the UK to bring the Active Health Drinks benefits to spring water.