Archives for May 30, 2010

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SPECIAL EDITION: NANOTECHNOLOGY

Is the food processing industry poised to embrace nanocoatings?

By Rory Harrington

Nanocoatings on food processing equipment hold huge potential for boosting safety and performance but lingering doubts and cost concerns among industry players are hampering take up, said an expert

Commission backs brewing sector's self regulatory approach

By Jane Byrne

Self-regulation as a way of preventing irresponsible advertising by Europe’s brewers is being supported by the European Commission, with the sector’s progress in this regard cited as substantial by regulators.

Scientific failings are the organic industry’s gain

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Are organic foods healthier? The sad truth is that nearly 100,000 studies later, we just don't know. Meanwhile, this lack of certainty presents major business opportunities for the organic food industry.