Electricity-free food production for the developing world
A production system that requires no electricity, generator or running water has been created for food applications in the developing world.
Archives for November 3, 2004
Chr Hansen adds natural blue to the portfolio
Danish colours firm Chr Hansen has launched its first natural blue food colour onto the market, targeted at food makers looking for alternatives to the synthetic blues currently used in their food designs, reports Lindsey Partos.
Carr's doubles flour business
A major UK milling company is set to double the size of its flour business by acquiring two new flour mills, giving the company a good footing in new regional markets and helping it to keep up with ever increasing customer demand, writes Chris Mercer.
Avery Dennison develops thermal labelstock
Avery Dennison Roll Materials Europe has launched a direct thermal self-adhesive paper labelstock that it claims offers the same characteristics as more robust thermal transfer labelstocks.
Trans fats may cause brain damage
Foods high in trans fats may be damaging consumers' brains more than other high fat foods, leading to memory loss in old age and problems performing simple jobs, according to new animal research. Chris Mercer reports.
EVAL completes world's largest EVOH resin plant
EVAL Europe's ethylene vinyl-alcohol (EVOH) copolymer resin plant in Antwerp has become the largest EVOH manufacturing plant in the world.
Russian brewers focus on premium brands
Russian brewers, facing the impact of a recent ban on advertising their products, are hoping to keep consumer awareness high through new product launches, including premium beers, reports Angela Drujinina.
Plant sterol juices set to enter European market
Coca-Cola Services S.A. has applied to the UK's novel foods committee seeking approval to market fruit juices, fruit nectars and tomato juice with added plant sterols.