Nanotechnology – when matter is manipulated at the microscopic level – has the potential to be transformative in many fields. One of these fields is agriculture.
French consumer group UFC-Que Choisir has filed a legal complaint to the High Court of Paris against Mars, Casino, McCormick and Jacobs Douwe Egberts due to the “significant proportion” of undeclared nanoparticles in their products.
The possibility of a ‘Trojan Horse Effect’ of nanomaterials (NMs) needs more research, according to a study identifying knowledge gaps in the risk assessment of the substance.
Migration levels of nanosilver into PVC packaging are below conventional migrant limits but the effects of nanoscale particles remains unclear, according to a study.
A US not-for-profit organisation has slammed the “murky issue” around potential risks of nanomaterial use and pledged to test products to assess their safety.
Indian researchers have discovered carbon nanoparticles (CNPs) in foods such as bread, corn flakes and caramel – increasing the likelihood that consumption of nanoparticles in food is safe.
Let's get talking about nanotech. The science of the very small has filled the food industry with big ideas – but industry is torn on how to present nanotechnology to consumers, stalling product development.
The benefits for nano-packaging, showing how it can overcome current food and drink industry challenges in terms of shelf life, distribution or sustainability, need to become more apparent in order to ensure widespread commercial implementation, says...
An innovative way to recycle costly nanoparticles could accelerate the application of the technology across a vast range of sectors, including food packaging, said new research.
The Atlantic Ocean separates continents; it also separates schools of thought on the definition of nanotechnology. In order to educate manufacturers and consumers on nanotechnology a definition is critical.
Nanotechnology is opening up opportunities in food formulation, food packaging, and food safety. Stephen Daniells talked to Kathy Groves, principal microscopist from Leatherhead, on how the industry is facing up to the challenges and potential.
Electrospinning, an emerging technology that forms a mat of fine fibres, could deliver new packaging materials, potentially produced from waste streams, for bakers and snacks makers.
In an exclusive interview, Professor Niels Christian Nielsen,
winner of this year's Danisco Award, shared his thoughts with
Stephen Daniells on the rise of nanotechnology and gave insight on
this fascinating new area of the food...
The development of nanotechnology foods, packaging, supplements and
otherproducts will beseriously hindered unless "independent and
authoritative information isdeveloped on what therisks are and how
to avoid them", a group...
Nanocantilevers could be crucial in designing a new class of
ultra-small sensors for the quick detection of viruses, bacteria
and other pathogens, say researchers at Purdue University.
A plastic container that uses silver nanoparticles to keep foods
fresher longer, points the way forward for processors looking to
incorporate the technology into their packaging.
A drinks company has put out a call for a nanotechnology company to
help it create functional packaging and a new gas release "widget"
using the technology.
UK research will be directed to studying the potential risks posed
by nanotechnology, including its effects on health from its use by
the food industry, according to a report released yesterday.
Exciting new nanotechnology products for food packaging are in the
development pipeline or, as in the case of anti-microbial films,
have already entered the market, according to a report
publishedthis month by an EU-funded research...
Worldwide sales of nanotechnology products to the food and beverage
packaging sector jumped to US$860m (€687.5m) in 2004 from US$150m
(€120m) in 2002, according to a new study by consultant Helmut
Kaiser.
A Spain-based research institution is directing a working subgroup
to develop new thermoplastic polymers, which could eventually
benefit the food industry, writes Anthony Fletcher.
Despite "next big thing" hype on one side and "killer nanobot"
alarmism on the other, nanomaterials are beginning to establish a
commercial presence in the US market - and packaging could become a
key sector, writes...
A film being developed to improve the permeability of gases for use
in space stations could also provide a breakthrough for food
packaging, writes Anthony Fletcher.
Nanotechnology offers food production many potential benefits, but
its development must be guided by appropriate safety assessments
and regulation if risks are to be minimised, according to a UK
report.