Study strengthens green claims of PLA NaturalWorks
New research suggests that biodegradable polylactide (PLA) bottles can be easily segregated from PET bottles in the waste stream, a point that strengthens the environmental claims of the material.
Archives for January 26, 2005
CASPIAN launches UK Tesco boycott
CASPIAN (Consumers Against Supermarket Privacy Invasion and Numbering)has launched a worldwide boycott of Tesco in response to the retailer'sescalating use of RFID on consumer products.
Emmi signs Unilever distribution deal
Emmi Logistique, the distribution division of leading Swiss dairy company Emmi, has entered into a long-term agreement to distribute Unilever's ice cream products across Switzerland and the Netherlands, Tom Armitage reports.
Lack of experts harms bakery training
A shortage of food technology experts and increasing job rotation means that more workers across Britain's bakery industry are not getting the training they need and do not fully understand the processes involved, writes Chris Mercer.
Bearish prices for palm oil push Malaysia to consider crop cuts
Food makers enjoying bearish prices for palm oil used extensively in food applications could see a rise as Malaysia, the world's number one producer, builds plans to reduce palm oil production, writes Lindsey Partos.