Wrigley patents novelty gum process
The Wm Wrigley Jr company has patented a new gum-making process allowing for the manufacture of multi-coloured, multi-flavoured chewing gum.
Archives for October 12, 2006
PepsiCo spurred on by healthier drinks
PepsiCo's new wave of healthier soft drinks, including Gatorade and Aquafina, helped the group to shrug off declines in its trademark Pepsi cola to increase sales by 13 per cent in the third quarter.
Corn fibre gum could be effective alternative to gum arabic
A gum produced from corn fibre could offer a viable and profitable alternative to gum arabic as emulsifiers in beverages, if research from the US continues to produce positive results.
X-ray system detects tiny contaminants
An X-ray inspection system introduced into Europe this month, can detect foreign bodies in packed and unpacked fresh foods.