Bottle case packer cuts costs, reduces damage
A new case packing machine for bottles can help processors speed up production lines and cut costs, its manufacturer claims.
Archives for July 18, 2006
Scientists look to fish gelatin as emulsion stabilisers
Food scientists are continuing to explore the potential of fish gelatin as stabilisers for food emulsions, in keeping with the trend to replace synthetic with natural emulsifiers.
Beer sales lift Heineken's profit prediction
Heineken has said profits this year were likely to be better than it thought, thanks to surprisingly good beer sales in both Eastern Europe and the more stagnant US market.
Tate and Lyle set to double sucralose production
Global ingredients manufacturer, Tate and Lyle, has announced that expansion at its new artificial sweetener facilities is on target - heralding an imminent boost in supplies to manufacturers.
PET recycling rates increase across EU
European post-consumer polyethylene terephthalate (PET) collection recycling rates reached 796,000 tonnes in 2005, a 15.1 per cent increase over the previous year, according to a trade association.