Breaking News on Food Processing & Packaging

Rexam sells its Petainer business

12-Nov-2009 - to traditional metal keg. Rexam reported that the sale would mean an exceptional loss of £9m and that net

Industry backs bisphenol A safety in can linings

04-Nov-2009 - The North American Metal Packaging Alliance (NAMPA), the American Chemistry Council (ACC there were no plans to re-examine their position on BPA. Nonetheless, the metal packing industry

US targets Bangladesh over aquaculture safety fears

03-Nov-2009 - the region after checks revealed the presence of antibiotic residues, heavy metals and bacteria. The EU

New $30m study into the safety of BPA

30-Oct-2009 - in metal cans linings, many plastics bottles and sipper cups. ... in metal cans linings, many plastics bottles and sipper cups.

US federal cash for ‘estrogenic activity free’ plastics

28-Oct-2009 - free, which he claimed were superior to BPA-free plastics, glass or metal materials. Market

EFSA approval for food contact materials

21-Oct-2009 - . The substance can be used as a comonomer for the production of polyurethane sealing gaskets for metal closures

Induction blow-moulding advances key, says green body

14-Oct-2009 - The current industry standard of heat banding involves the heating of a number of metal strips

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Acquisition boosts Balls’ can capacity by 10bn

05-Oct-2009 - Ball Corporation, one of the world's leading suppliers of rigid metal and plastic packaging ... Ball Corporation, one of the world's leading suppliers of rigid metal and plastic packaging

Spectrometers detect toxic trace metals in rice products

02-Oct-2009 - Spectrometers detect toxic trace metals in rice products ... Highly accurate trace metal detection in rice products is possible thanks to Thermo Fisher ... Highly accurate trace metal detection in rice products is possible thanks to Thermo Fisher ... level, and the analysis of heavy metals is of particular importance to human health,” said the company . The company’s application note, outlining trace metal detection is entitled “Food Safety Series

Rigid food packaging set to soar after a tough year

30-Sep-2009 - preference for this material in place of traditional packaging such as paperboard, metal and glass containers advantages over glass, metal and paperboard plus improved resin and processing technologies, according

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French safety agency perplexed over 'metallic' pine nut

17-Nov-2009 - French safety agency perplexed over 'metallic' pine nut ... explain the phenomenon of the metallic taste signalled by consumers in France after eating pine nuts. ... explain the phenomenon of the metallic taste signalled by consumers in France after eating pine nuts. ... for competition policy, consumer affairs and fraud control (DGCCRF) have recorded 'metallic taste' incidents

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TCP Partners acquires confectionery packager Tray-Pak

16-Nov-2009 - Tray Pak is a supplier of metallized, pearlescent, coloured, tints and clear packaging materials ... metallized, Tray-Pak

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Packaging innovation aimed at low scale confectionery makers

13-Nov-2009 - A new digital press can provide cost effective customised decoration of metal containers for eco ... A new digital press can provide cost effective customised decoration of metal containers for eco ... market looking for a short run of decorative metal tins - special promotions, holiday give-aways, product that it was not economical for customers to package confectionery in metal containers when the quantities were particularly ... JL Clark, metal, Cadbury

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Life in a European health claims wasteland

09-Nov-2009 - Rather, it’s the metallic snap of padlocks chaining the doors of food research laboratories

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Cadbury cites eco concerns for tin swap

05-Nov-2009 - A switch to square, recyclable cardboard boxes instead of metal tins for the festive range of its

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Boston Globe slams DSHEA and 'powerless' FDA

03-Nov-2009 - been identified in over 140 products. Contaminants reportedly included heavy metal, prescription

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Taste receptor for carbonation discovered, claim scientists

19-Oct-2009 - other flavors, such as fat or metallic tastes. Entitled "The Taste of Carbonation", the study

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Senate steroid hearing animates DSHEA reform call

12-Oct-2009 - have been found to be contaminated with toxic plant material, heavy metals, or bacteria,” Dr Cohen

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Consumers warned of arsenic and lead in 'health' drinks

28-Aug-2009 - Metals and other elements can be present in food either naturally, as a result of human activities (such , or by direct addition. It has long been known that excessive amounts of any metal could be potentially

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New study exposes high levels of mercury in freshwater fish

24-Aug-2009 - of the metal above the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommended limit of 0.33ppm in people who eat time. The FDA says the metal can build up in the blood stream provoking reproductive problems in women

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