Archives for April 7, 2008

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Challenges ahead for brewers' 'green' beer drive

By  Neil Merrett

'Green' beer may not appear to be much of a priority for brewers, but the industry is nonetheless having to wake up to the need for sustainable production, a leading environmental group has said.

'Ethical' water brands may boost flagging UK sales

By  Neil Merrett

Bottled water manufacturers that attempt to show a more caring side of the business are defying an overall slump for the product in the UK market, according to new research.

STV launches plastic click box for confectionery

By  Linda Rano

Packaging supplier Ileos STV (Seufert Transparente Verpackungen) says that its new plastic click-top box provides confectioners with the transparency required to showcase their products and set them apart from the competition.

RFID tracking system stores wine bottle data

By  Annie Launois

Franco-American technology firm eProvenance has developed a tracking system for the wine industry, designed to preserve the quality of fine wines and trace their origin.

Glanbia debuts omega-3 ingredient in Europe

By  Shane Starling

Specialty ingredients supplier Glanbia Nutritionals has launched its first omega-3 ingredients in Europe in a move that will see it target functional foods and beverages.

Puratos and Novozymes focus on cake freshness

By  Annie Launois

Puratos and Novozymes have teamed up to develop a bio-solution to help industrial cake manufacturers increase the softness and freshness of their products, the companies have announced.

MAP packager used for cheese process ease

By  Neil Merrett

A flow wrap packaging technology can allow cheese processors to package a variety of different goods with Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) on a single line, according to its manufacturer.