Archives for July 29, 2015

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Tekni-Plex launches aluminum/foam liner for screwcaps to ‘support wine industry’s conversion to ROPP closures’

30-Jul-2015

By Jenny Eagle

Tri-Seal, a division of Tekni-Plex has developed a laminated aluminum foil/foam barrier liner to replace tin/Saran barrier liners commonly used for ROPP (roll-on, pilfer-proof) screwcaps for wine.

Could beetroot juice help you exercise for longer?

30-Jul-2015

By Stephen Daniells

Chronic consumption of beetroot juice may improve cardiovascular health and potentially delay the onset of fatigue in healthy people, says a new study.

Debating the sugar tax: BMJ ‘head to head’ argues the case

30-Jul-2015

By Nathan Gray

Experts from both sides of the sugar tax debate have set out their arguments in a ‘head to head’ article in the British Medical Journal (BMJ). Where do you stand on the sugar tax issue?