Thermoplastics approved for food contact
A line of thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for food contact.
Archives for July 16, 2007
Cap allows more design flexibility, says manufacturer
A new polypropylene (PP) cap for beverages allows more design possibilities not previously available with existing products on the market, its manufacturer claims.
Marfin acquires stake in Vivartia
Greek investment firm Marfin is today expected to complete the purchase of a one-third stake in the country's largest dairy and food group Vivartia.
Unhealthy diet a lifestyle choice, says UK study
People on low incomes consume just as much unhealthy food and drink as the general population, and so bad diets are the result of personal choice, according to a study published by the UK regulator Sunday.
US urges China to lift pork and poultry ban
The US has asked China to lift the ban it imposed last week on imports from seven pork and poultry processing plants.
EU milk cheapest in Poland
Milk and cheese products are more than twice as expensive in the rest of the 27 European countries than in Eastern Europe, according to a Eurostat report.
Aluminum form breaks the mold for hot-filling
A new aluminium mold has been created to more efficiently form polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles for hot-filling or pasteurisation, the manufacturer claims.
Danone sells Danao in France
Danone France is selling its Danao brand, a mixed milk and fruit juice, in the country to cider company Cidreries du Calvados la Fermiere (CCLF).