Breaking News on Food Processing & Packaging

No health threat from radiation in UK food chain

17-Nov-2009 - , such as from the air. The research found that consumers' exposure to artificially produced radioactivity

Male impotence risk from bisphenol A exposure - Study

13-Nov-2009 - , gender, and employment history. BPA levels were gauged using a range of methods including spot air

Maple Leaf dismisses hygiene breaches at Listeria plant

10-Nov-2009 - surfaces, air handling systems, caulking, better separation of raw and cooked areas of the plant, new

New packaging 'triples' food shelf life

27-Oct-2009 - seal ensures an almost non-existent oxygen transmission,” said a company statement. “Super Lock is membrane sealed and has a twist-off screw cap which offers a perfect re-closure and re-use,” it added

Linpac restructures debt and product names

22-Oct-2009 - will be followed by the type of material which the film is designed to seal with, making it easier for customers film with a PE sealing layer offering high barrier sealing will be listed as LINtop PE HB followed

EFSA approval for food contact materials

21-Oct-2009 - ProductionDaily.com Sealing gaskets EFSA also approved the monomer 3-methyl-1,5-pentanediol with a CAS number 4457 . The substance can be used as a comonomer for the production of polyurethane sealing gaskets for metal closures

Tetra Pak launches 'unique' hermetic direct driven dairy separator

19-Oct-2009 - The company said the Centri AirTight Eco separator will slash energy use of an overall separation generation separator is a further development in our proven Tetra Centri AirTight range of separators. Using

New PETG packaging products launched at Pack Expo 2009

14-Oct-2009 - EnviroSeal and UltrosRenu provide unique application solutions for RF tear, bar and heat-seal alternatives to meet a broad spectrum of packaging needs. "Together, EnviroSeal and our Ultros

Lightweight PET lidding is greener, cuts costs, says company

12-Oct-2009 - traditional mixed-polymer laminates lidding for sealing polyethylene terephthalate (PET) or polyethylene include a wide sealing window to run on horizontal form-fill-seal units. The lid also has a tamper

IBA 2009

IBA success reflects resilient baking industry

12-Oct-2009 - raised the bar as regards standards. All through the event there has been a definite air of confidence

Award winners expect long-term rewards

20-Nov-2009 - screening of products that could be used to lower fat for their effect on structure and the size of air . Generally speaking, a reduction in saturated fat meant bigger air bubbles, and this affects the texture

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EU competition watchdog to rule on Kraft bid next month

12-Nov-2009 - , and it would then have up to 60 days to collect enough shares to seal the deal. Nevertheless, analysts have

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Oven may cut costs for diverse product bakers

12-Nov-2009 - specifications. “The system directs a stream of hot air directly at the product being cooked, from both

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News in brief

German mineral water producers adopt Bericap’s closures

10-Nov-2009 - ’s DoubleSeal SuperShorty closures for the PCO 1881 bottle line. ... ’s DoubleSeal SuperShorty closures for the PCO 1881 bottle line. ... The global plastic closure manufacturer provided the DoubleSeal SuperShorty closure for Darguner . The DoubleSeal SuperShorty is suitable for mineral water and carbonated soft drinks up to 8 g CO2 /l

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Safer almond production results from plant redesign, says US firm

06-Nov-2009 - is built without exposed beams, seams or sub-walls for durability and contaminant control while a HEPA air

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'Unique' probiotic and omega-3 combo offers longer shelf life

06-Nov-2009 - protects the probiotic from moisture and air allowing it be significantly more stable (than comparable

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Kraft rolls out sustainable chocolate range

30-Oct-2009 - Certified seal, showing it contains cocoa from farms that meet the sustainability standard. ... Certified seal, showing it contains cocoa from farms that meet the sustainability standard. ... the Rainforest Alliance Certified seal. He said that the results have been encouraging, with the last crop

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Fonterra invests in growing Malaysian market

28-Oct-2009 - line for cultured milk drink packing, form-fill-seal yoghurt packing and coolstore expansion. New

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SIG gives combiSmart screw cap wings

28-Oct-2009 - -part system that makes it possible to open cartons in one twist without having to first puncture a seal

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Review pinpoints opportunities for pulse fractions

26-Oct-2009 - of various pulse proteins and current and emerging technologies. These include air classification, alkaline

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