Breaking News on Food Processing & Packaging

Sidel claims world’s lightest hot-fill PET bottle

20-Nov-2009 - for deformities that can occur due to vacuum absorption after cooling, said Sidel The Skyward bottle, which

US food safety bill enters final lap

19-Nov-2009 - of foreign suppliers and imported food. The FDA can demand certification for high-risk foods, and to deny had failed to carry out a FDA request for a voluntarily recall. The agency can detain adulterated

Scientist defends study linking phthalates to feminising boys

19-Nov-2009 - , or heating of food that use PVC-containing products can introduce them into the food chain,” it added

Bill to ban bisphenol A introduced in US

18-Nov-2009 - containers to ensure finished containers are BPA-free BPA levels in canned food Schumer said he previously thought levels of BPA in a range of canned food. “This Consumer Reports’ study adds

Coca-Cola packaging redesign spearheads global strategy

18-Nov-2009 - uniting the juice brand portfolio under one scalable framework, new packaging can be introduced quickly

No health threat from radiation in UK food chain

17-Nov-2009 - discharges and emissions from nuclear and authorised non-nuclear sites. The full report can be accessed

Bisphenol A link to male sexual dysfunction challenged

17-Nov-2009 - and the epoxy lining of food cans. In recent years, consumer anxiety has grown over its continued use after a

Coca-Cola begins global launch of plant-based PET bottle

17-Nov-2009 - to country. “While the bio-based component can account for up to 30 percent of the resulting PET plastic

Risk of infant, foetal mortality from Listeria higher than believed

16-Nov-2009 - in sickness among healthy groups buts can have serious consequences for the medically vulnerable , the women can pas the bacteria to their foetus. In the first trimester, Listeriosis may result

Can volumes stagnant, closures decline but profit on target, says Rexam

13-Nov-2009 - Can volumes stagnant, closures decline but profit on target, says Rexam ... Rexam said demand for beverage cans continues to fall in Europe and North America ... Rexam said demand for beverage cans continued to fall in Europe and North America ... for closures in what it said could be a longer term trend. Beverage can volumes European beverage can can volumes were still down around 13 per cent on 2008 due to fewer product launches combined

Award winners expect long-term rewards

20-Nov-2009 - night. But after the hangovers have eased, they can look forward to longer term benefits of winning ... night. But after the hangovers have eased, they can look forward to longer term benefits of winning ... , was developed over an 18-month period. It can allow for the butter, margarine or shortening in cake recipes

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Food sector at the forefront of sustainability, says Oxfam

20-Nov-2009 - their contribution to development. Sustainability has become core business, and companies’ activities can bring large sustainable products. They are very powerful in setting terms for their suppliers and can pick and chose which

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News in brief

FDA extends acrylamide comment period

20-Nov-2009 - Register notice said. Comments can be submitted via www.regulations.gov .

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EFSA expands on article 13.1 health claim methods

20-Nov-2009 - whether scientific conclusions can be drawn for the substantiation of the claim on a case by case basis at probiotics giant, Chr. Hansen. But he said there were few revelations in the guidance that can be found here

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Resistant starch may cut food intakes: Study

20-Nov-2009 - is derived from corn. Starch types Starches can be divided into three groups: rapidly digestible and has 'prebiotic' properties. Resistant starch can be found naturally in cold cooked potatoes, pasta

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WTO to rule on origin labeling row

20-Nov-2009 - . Although the WTO cannot force compliance with its rulings, it can authorize commercial sanctions against

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The food industry 'has found its mojo'

20-Nov-2009 - , including Cargill, it is clear that cost-reduction is a major priority. But if they can rise

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Vitamin D deficiency linked directly to heart disease

20-Nov-2009 - with Vitamin D deficiency to determine for sure whether it can reduce the risk of heart disease,” added

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Congress event defends supplements against athlete attack

20-Nov-2009 - and provided greater insight into how experts can convey appropriate messages about training, nutrition

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Hershey confirms interest in Cadbury

19-Nov-2009 - for Cadbury.” It said: “Hershey confirms that it is reviewing its options and at this stage there can

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