SORS used to detect markers of fake spirits
A handheld spatially offset Raman spectroscopy (SORS) device has been used to detect fake spirits by researchers at The University of Manchester.
Archives for September 25, 2017
Coca-Cola Plus Coffee launches in Australia
Coca-Cola has launched Coca-Cola Plus Coffee in Australia today: a cola with ‘the delicious taste of Coca-Cola Classic but with the unmistakable aroma of real coffee’.
Tetra Pak makes $35.6m investment to meet US demand for on-the-go packaging
Tetra Pak is making a $35.6m (€30m) investment in factory upgrades at its packaging material converting factory in Denton, Texas, to address the growing demand for screw-cap beverages in the US and Canadian markets.
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Flawed findings: Conspiracy theories masked as academic analysis
In an era when consumers are sceptical of "fake news", a further concern is brewing.
Not just a sweet leaf: Stevia extracts may help tackle obesity
Stevia’s health benefits go beyond sugar reduction – it could also be a natural alternative for treating metabolic disorders, such as obesity and type 2 diabetes, say researchers.