Archives for March 19, 2007

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Pallietisers speed up process for PET

By  Ahmed ElAmin

A new generation of palletisers for empty PET bottles meet the industry's need to speed up the process, claims its manufacturer.

UK allocates CO2 emission permits, reducing levels

By  Ahmed ElAmin

UK food and drink companies face further pressure to reduce their CO2 outputs next year, with more plants in the sector coming under the second phase of the EU's Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS).

Weekly Comment

Rise and shine: the GM wake-up call

News that a variety of GM corn produced signs of liver and kidney toxicity in rats should be a wake-up call for better testing and more transparency from biotechs, if GMOs are to be accepted by increasingly sceptical consumers.