Caffeine could protect against memory loss
University of Birmingham researchers have reported that caffeine can boost nerve cell activity in the brain, potentially protecting against memory loss.
Archives for July 11, 2006
Cool packaging
Self-cooling bottles possible with shrink film, scientists say
A shrink technology that binds solar cells and heat pumpsonto surfaces could lead to the development of self-cooling soda bottles,scientists say.
FSA issues voluntary allergy labelling guidance
The FSA has published guidance designed to help UK food firms improve their labelling advice for people with allergies.
Top firms embrace recycled PET bottles in UK
Recycled packaging has become a more viable option in the UK, according to three leading firms spanning soft drinks, food retailing and cosmetics, who have been trialling products and gauging consumer opinion.
Britain's CO2 shortage not a threat to fizzy drinks
Britain's soft drinks industry has played down concerns that the UK is facing a shortage of carbon dioxide, the essential bubble maker in fizzy drinks from Coke to cider.
Self-refrigerating can ready for market, companies claim
A new self-refrigerating can lowers beverage temperature bya minimum of 16.7° C in just three minutes, its developers claim.