British Sugar launches cost-cutting, process-friendly paste
Sugar supplier British Sugar has launched a new variety of sugar paste promising a whiter, smoother appearance and better taste.
Archives for November 28, 2006
Auction involves sale of entire processing, packing lines
Less than a year after installation, entire lines of packaging and processing machines are up forauction tomorrow in Grimsby, the UK.
Redesigned standardiser improves milk production, companies claim
A redesigned automatic milk standardiser allows processors to continually monitor fatcontent and eliminates the need for skilled technical support, the manufacturers claim.
Vitiva makes Inolens as carotenoid stabiliser
Vitiva is introducing a new variant of its Inolens rosemary extract aimed at boosting stability of carotenoids and other natural colourings, without the need for synthetic preservatives.
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Folic acid: Sisters aren't doing it for themselves
When the idea of fortifying staple foods with vital nutrients is raised, the battlecry goes up from industry groups and advocates of consumer choice: "Why should we bear the costs?" "Educate, and let people make their own decisions". But when evidence...
Plastic packaging sector in cost, volume squeeze
Major US plastic packaging companies are facing a double squeeze -- falling demand for theirproducts and lowered margins due to the high cost of raw materials, according to a report fromStandard & Poor's.
Pizza packaging prolongs shelf-life
European firm Sealed Air Cryovac has developed a new shelf-life extending overwrap packaging system for manufacturers of pizza and pasta.