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Dye leaching problem of UV-activated oxygen indicator films solved, claim researchers

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.

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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.

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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 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.

Aust Aria's Hod Hod Halva Shekari with Pistachio
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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 consumers mean by 'natural'? And how does it correspond to food companies' idea of 'clean label'?

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?

Snacks spend is only 2-3% of overall grocery shop, it's not the first thing consumers change in a crisis, says AC Nielsen
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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.

Oysters were one of the items tested in the analysis

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 defense

FDA courses offer first line of food defense

The 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 packaging

‘Safety first’ approach to BPA risk recommends reducing plastic packaging

Pregnant 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 message

Nestlé throws weight behind World Environment Day food waste message

Nestlé 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 collapses

Treofan’s deal to acquire Max Speciality Films collapses

Treofan and Max India will cancel their negotiations around the earlier agreed deal for the sale of Max...

European food packaging machinery market continues growth

European food packaging machinery market continues growth

According to a market study, revenues from sales of packaging machinery in European countries reached nearly 10...