More food processors embracing automation and control systems
Regulations on traceability and food safety are driving Europe's food companies towards automation and control networked systems, a new study says.
Archives for February 14, 2006
Barrier coating for plastic bottles extends shelf life say inventors
A new barrier coating for polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and polypropylene (PP) offers a better method of extending the shelf life of beverages than is currently available according to the inventors of the technology.
Fastest aseptic filling machine goes global
Tetra Pak yesterday announced the global availability of what it claims is the fastest aseptic filling machine for family packages available worldwide.
Obesity rocketing despite record diet food spending
The US might be consolidating its position as the fattest nation, but Europe is catching up fast - and all this despite record spending on diet products.
Danisco hails scientific backing for sweetener xylitol
Danisco says that two new scientific studies support its claim that the sweetener xylitol is effective in fighting tooth decay.