FreshCan extends shelf life of sports drinks
A new drinks container can extend the shelf live of drinks containing active ingredients, claims its manufacturers.
Archives for November 22, 2006
More support omega-3 may protect against colorectal cancer
A diet rich in omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) could reduce the risk of colorectal cancer by 85 per cent, suggests a new study from Japan.
Ilapak displays speedy sweet wrapping technology
Swiss firm Ilapak has brought its latest wrapping technology to packaging trade fair Emballage with a high speed vertical wrapper.
Revolymer focuses on "Removable" chewing gum
Research company Revolymer intends to step up production of a new polymer that it claims could form the basis of an easily removable chewing gum.
HIE: Opportunity knocks for whey protein sector
The growing popularity of whey protein is creating new opportunities - though relatively low consumer recognition must still be overcome.
Nestlé teams up with EPFL for food-brain research
The potential of the brain health nutrition market is only starting to be realised, and Nestlé underlined its intentions yesterday to get a head start on the competition with the signing of an agreement with the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology...
EC calls for greater "responsibility" over new sugar reforms
The sugar industry must take greater responsibility to ensure the successful restructuring of the EU market, said the European Commissioner for agriculture.