Dutch spirit producers face shrinking market, experts say
The market for Dutch spirits continues to shrink - and demand for the world famous jenever gin will halve over the next 12 years, a report has said.
Archives for February 26, 2008
US: New food safety tools target small meat firms
The University of Wisconsin-Madison has announced the development of web-based resources to help small meat and poultry processors with HACCP implementation.
New polystyrene milk bottles reduce costs, waste, claims BASF
BASF, a major chemicals and plastics producer, has teamed up with beverage bottle manufacturer ALPLA to create a bottle for milk and yoghurt drinks using impact resistant Polystyrene (PS-I).
FSA opens contact material deadline talks
The UK's Food Standards Agency (FSA) has begun consultation with food and beverage manufacturers over their progress in bringing plastic packaging contact materials in line with health and safety rules.
Brewers cautious over EU traceability plan
New proposals designed to improve the traceability of consumer goods like beer have been cautiously welcomed by an association of European brewers, despite concerns over the exact cost of the system.