Membrane cleans water using live bacteria
An eating, breathing membrane technology uses bacteria to clean waste water and sewage.
Archives for October 4, 2006
Supply squeeze raising cost of warehouse, distribution centers
Rents for warehouse and distribution centers are rising across the US, with tight supply andincreasing construction costs continuing to boost lease prices past their 2001 peak, according to asemi-annual study of the market.
Collaboration results in combination flow wrapper
A new flow-wrapper produces extended shelf life packs for a lower cost than using a thermo-forming machine, its manufacturer claims.
Unions swing into action against job losses
With the UK's food industry migrating jobs to other EU countries, the big unions are swinginginto action to prevent further losses.
Cereplast rides growth in biodegradable packaging market
In a bid to meet the rising demand for its starch-based biodegradable packaging, Cereplast hasadded 10,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing capacity.
Review bursts oxygen water performance link
The idea that drinking water containing extra oxygen could improve performance during exercise cannot be taken seriously, says a new journal review, in a blow to producers of the drink.
Wrigley's pushes gum fortification down under
An application to add calcium to chewing gum has been lodged with Food Standards Australia New Zealand by Wrigley's, which would allow gum sold in Australia to be fortified with the mineral for the first time.
Pomegranate test determines concentration
With pomegranate rapidly assuming the status of the new super fruit, a food laboratory hasreleased a testing system for determining its concentration in products.