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Dye leaching problem of UV-activated oxygen indicator films solved, claim researchers
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Alginate as a coating polymer can prevent dyes from leaching out of certain oxygen-indicating packaging films when they come into contact with water, according to research. Related news - World |
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Conference tackles food protection technologies
The Global Food Protection Institute (GFPI) is hosting a conference aimed at developing innovative food protection technologies.
Par-Pak fined $90k after worker injury
Par-Pak has been fined $90,000 by the Ministry of Labour (MoL) after a worker was caught in moving machinery and suffered a fractured bone.
SNACKEX 2013: FROM THE FLOOR
Integrated seasoning system enables niche snack flavor development, says TNA
Snack makers can easily develop niche and exotic flavors to run alongside traditional lines using TNA’s integrated wet and dry seasoning machine, says its MD.
Setting ‘easy’ environmental targets not in AB InBev’s DNA
A top Anheuser Busch InBev (AB InBev) exec tells BeverageDaily.com that challenging targets are crucial for the firm as he defends its lack of a ‘total target’ for cutting greenhouse gas emissions.
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‘Stronger anti-monopoly laws’ could help craft brewers in Mexico: USDA report from BeverageDaily.com
US and native microbrewers could profit if Mexico’s antitrust regulator rules that controversial exclusivity deals, which benefit local giants Grupo Modelo and Cuauhtemoc Moctezuma, owned by AB InBev and Heineken respectively, are illegal.
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Salmonella scare forces recall for Aussie confectioner from ConfectioneryNews.com
Aust Aria has issued a recall for a product it fears may be contaminated with salmonella.
What do ‘natural’ and ‘clean label’ mean anyway? from FoodNavigator.com
Market researchers tell us that consumers are seeking ‘natural’ products more than ever – and ingredient suppliers have responded by providing ways to ‘clean up’ product labels – but what do these terms really mean?
SNACKEX 2013: CONFERENCE SESSIONS
Eurozone crisis rocks consumer sentiment but snacks stay safe: AC Nielsen from BakeryAndSnacks.com
The Eurozone crisis has hit consumer sentiment hard, but food spend has remained more or less the same with snacks and confectionery leading value growth, says AC Nielsen.
LC-MS early warning mechanism offers significant advantage in shellfish harvesting from FoodQualityNews.com
Researchers have said liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LC-MS) has afforded a significant advantage as an early warning mechanism after they found 104 inshore samples breached maximum permitted levels (MPL) for lipophilic toxins during their reporting period of shellfish harvesting.
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  FDA courses offer first line of food defenseThe US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has enhanced its roster of web-based food defense courses, designed... |
 ‘Safety first’ approach to BPA risk recommends reducing plastic packagingPregnant women should reduce the use of foods and beverages in cans and plastic containers to minimise... |
 Nestlé throws weight behind World Environment Day food waste messageNestlé has backed the theme of this year’s World Environment Day by participating in the ‘Think.Eat.Save’ campaign... |
 Treofan’s deal to acquire Max Speciality Films collapsesTreofan and Max India will cancel their negotiations around the earlier agreed deal for the sale of Max... |
 European food packaging machinery market continues growthAccording to a market study, revenues from sales of packaging machinery in European countries reached nearly 10... |
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