Pizza packaging prolongs shelf-life
European firm Sealed Air Cryovac has developed a new shelf-life extending overwrap packaging system for manufacturers of pizza and pasta.
Archives for November 28, 2006
Cadbury's secret benzene recall
As the makers of Perrier water absorbed the full consumer backlash from recalling drinks containing benzene in the US, Cadbury Schweppes quietly pulled one of its own products for the same reason, new documents show.
Lamp coating contains broken glass and vapours
A new coating for fluorescent lamps helps contain glass and vapours when broken, its manufacturer claims.
San Miguel still undecided on future of bottler
San Miguel, the Philippines biggest food and beverage producer, said on Friday that it has not yet reached a deal deciding the future ownership of its bottling joint venture with Coca-Cola.
British Sugar launches cost-cutting, process-friendly paste
Sugar supplier British Sugar has launched a new variety of sugar paste promising a whiter, smoother appearance and better taste.
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Folic acid: Sisters aren't doing it for themselves
When the idea of fortifying staple foods with vital nutrients is raised, the battlecry goes up from industry groups and advocates of consumer choice: "Why should we bear the costs?" "Educate, and let people make their own decisions". But when evidence...
Vitiva makes Inolens as carotenoid stabiliser
Vitiva is introducing a new variant of its Inolens rosemary extract aimed at boosting stability of carotenoids and other natural colourings, without the need for synthetic preservatives.
Food science 'gap year' targets UK recruit crisis
A new initiative by a UK supermarket to send students on food discovery 'gap years' around the world aims to help plug a national shortage of food scientists.
Redesigned standardiser improves milk production, companies claim
A redesigned automatic milk standardiser allows processors to continually monitor fatcontent and eliminates the need for skilled technical support, the manufacturers claim.