Sonoco snaps up Robinson paperboard ops to boost Euro foot-print
Sonoco has the completed the takeover of UK-based Robinson Paperboard Packaging for ₤2.6m in a bid to expand its paperboard container presence in Europe.
Archives for July 3, 2011
EU researchers revolted as EFSA clears health claims vault
The European Food Safety Authority last week delivered the fifth batch of article 13, general function health claim opinions bringing the total issued to 2723. There are just 35 to go – to be published next month in a final mini-batch that will conclude...
Demand for prolonged and balanced energy from functional beverages, report
Customers want prolonged, balanced energy from functional beverages in addition to mental performance, according to a new report from Beneo.
New extraction technique leads to enriched beta-glucan: Study
Dry extraction with supercritical carbon dioxide can enhance the separation of oat beta-glucan, starch and protein in distinct fractions, meaning a higher quality final product, according to new research.