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Optical technology could end 'out of spec' beer losses
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Factors such as faster filling speed and reduction of beer waste have accelerated the take up over the past 18 months of optical technology for oxygen measurement by leading breweries in the US and Europe over the well established amperometric systems, reports supplier Mettler Toledo. Related news |
Breakthrough may help PLA take the heat from hot-filled apps
US researchers are claiming a breakthrough that could boost the heat resistance of bioplastic polylactic acid (PLA) sufficiently, allowing it to be used in hundreds of new packaging applications.
Plastic recycling body slams report advising countries to landfill PET bottles
EuPR, the professional body representing plastic recyclers across Europe, has condemned a recent report advising countries without adequate recycling infrastructure to send PET (polyethylene terephthalate) bottles to landfill.
Egg recall highlights need for better traceability, says IFT
The recall of more than half a billion eggs linked to a nationwide salmonella outbreak highlights a need for better traceability in the food system, according to the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT).
California finally rejects bisphenol A ban
The Californian Senate has thrown out a bill to ban bisphenol A (BPA) in food contact materials for young children in a close vote earlier this week.
Today's headlines across the Food industry
PepsiCo plans to distribute Gatorade direct to retailers from BeverageDaily.com
PepsiCo is planning to begin distributing its Gatorade sports drinks direct to stores from its own and independent bottlers in the US and Canada.
Givaudan develops new language for salt’s effect in food from FoodNavigator.com
‘Salty’ is not an adequate adjective for Givaudan. It has developed a new sensory language for describing the complex taste effects of sodium in food and what is required to restore taste dimensions lost when salt levels are reduced.
Project to quantify stability of natural food colours from FoodNavigator.com
Food research group Leatherhead is in the final stages of a testing project on natural food colours, which it expects will provide clear guidance on the stability and shelf-life of the ingredients.
Lonza’s L-carnitine may reduce diabetes during pregnancy from NutraIngredients.com
Daily supplements of L-carnitine tartrate during pregnancy may decrease levels of free fatty acids linked to insulin resistance and gestational diabetes, says a new study.
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Canada to add bisphenol A to toxic register in face of industry protests
Canada has confirmed bisphenol A (BPA) is to be added to its national register of toxic substances after dismissing industry calls to review its stance on the chemical...
