Bottled water is safe, say producers
Bottled water firms have refuted the latest contamination scare to hit the soft drinks industry, saying their products are safe from cancer-causing bromate in the US.
Archives for August 28, 2006
Nanocantilevers studied for quick pathogen detection
Nanocantilevers could be crucial in designing a new class of ultra-small sensors for the quick detection of viruses, bacteria and other pathogens, say researchers at Purdue University.
More omega-3 in organic milk, say scientists
Scientists have called on Britain's food safety authorities to recognise the superior health qualities of organic milk, after a new study showed it contained higher levels of omega-3 than conventional milk.
Robotic packer separates the bottles from the jars
A portable, vision-guided robotic packer can orient and pack molded bottles, jars, and caps, allowing smaller processors an affordable means of automating their lines.
Carton loader for your average manufacturer
An automated carton end-loader will bridge the gap between large production lines and small-scale operations, giving quick labour-saving options for medium-sized manufacturers, says its developer.
Soft drinks industry to hold benzene summit
Soft drinks industry officials will meet this September to discuss progress on cutting benzene residues out of their drinks, six months after BeverageDaily.com revealed there was still a problem.
Coke to relabel products in new health drive
Coca-Coca Australia will relabel all of its drinks to include the number of kilojoules on the front of the package, as part of a major new marketing campaign to show the group's healthy credentials.