Multi-scan RFID uses reflectors to reduce errors
A new system for scanning multiple radio frequency identification (RFID) tags reduces the high error rate found in current systems, its manufacturer claims.
Archives for October 2, 2006
New study pushes for soda restriction in school vending machines
Restricting vending machine use or availability in schools is crucial in the nation's efforts to drive down soda-related obesity, according to a study published this month in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association.
McDonalds New Zealand adopts new nutritional labelling
McDonalds New Zealand announced last week its intention to increase nutritional labeling with percentage daily intake (%DI), following a similar announcement by McDonalds Australia.
Pomegranate juice may cut Alzheimer's risk
A daily glass of antioxidant-rich pomegranate juice could halve the build-up of harmful proteins linked to Alzheimer's disease, says a new animal study from the USA.
Agency tackles problem of food waste
In a bid to help UK companies meet food waste disposal targets, the Yorkshire regional government has launched a project to band smaller manufacturers together to make collection less costly and more efficient.
Puratos looks to improve bakery with dextrans
Belgium-based Puratos has published research into the use of dextrans in sourdoughs, producing an "innovative functional ingredient for the bakery industry."
EU food watchdog examines ethyl carbamate levels
Food and drink processors might soon be under pressure to reduce the levels of ethyl carbamateand cyanides in their fermented products.