Archives for February 12, 2008

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S&N announces UK plant closure

By  Neil Merrett

Brewer Scottish & Newcastle (S&N) expects to close its Berkshire Brewery in England by 2010, in a bid to organise its production capabilities within the UK market to drive cost efficiency improvements, the company said.

Whole grain and low fat drive Kellogg innovation

By  Laura Crowley

Kellogg Company's new product launches are designed to meet the continuing trend for healthy indulgence, with kids' cereals that embrace whole grain and more varied healthy adult cereals.

FDA extends oxygen scavenging pack uses

By  Neil Merrett

A manufacturer of high barrier oxygen scavenging materials says it plans to extend the products applications in food and beverage packaging after receiving approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Heat exchange tester steps up leakage sensitivity

By  Neil Merrett

A recent development in heat exchanger testing can offer brewers, soft drink makers and dairy manufacturers a practical and sensitive alternative to existing technologies with heightened sensitivity, according to its manufacturer.

Whisky group calls for greater health collaboration

By  Neil Merrett

Though the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) claims to be winning the fight to curb irresponsible consumption in its homeland, it has called for more cooperation between industry and government to meet responsible drinking aims.