Breaking News on Food Processing & Packaging

Challenges and opportunities for bio-based plastics

09-Nov-2009 - oil-based polymers in the near future for several reasons including low oil price, high production cost and restricted production capacity of biomass-based polymers that limit the technically possible

EFSA approval for food contact materials

21-Oct-2009 - in the manufacture of food contact plastics where it will be used in a co-polymer with other authorised monomeric

Lightweight PET lidding is greener, cuts costs, says company

12-Oct-2009 - traditional mixed-polymer laminates lidding for sealing polyethylene terephthalate (PET) or polyethylene

Rigid food packaging set to soar after a tough year

30-Sep-2009 - : Lower end-user demand due to global recession; Rising polymer prices which are squeezing profit , and adopting polymers that are biodegradable or derived from sustainable resources. Plastic packaging

Polymer demand falls for food packaging

07-Sep-2009 - Polymer demand falls for food packaging ... Demand for polymer in food packaging fell in Europe in 2008, according to the latest report from ... Demand for polymer in food packaging fell in Europe in 2008, according to the latest report from ... in polyethylene terephthalate (PET) usage were smaller than for other polymers, but AMI claimed: “Even so the 3 and this is likely to remain the case in the near future.” The biggest decline in usage of polymer-based plastics ... polymer, packaging, bottled water

EU proposal to add acrylamide to hazardous chemical list

02-Sep-2009 - in the production of polymers which are then used to manufacture food packaging. But the primary source of exposure

New light-weighting, recyclable tomato trays from Linpac

02-Sep-2009 - strength despite using the minimum amount of polymer." “We have developed the range of tomato

Canada adds acrylamide to list of toxic substances

27-Aug-2009 - rats. The majority of acrylamide is used in the production of polymers which are then used

Food gas sensor could show when fruit is ripe and meat fresh

05-Aug-2009 - the gas reaches these sensors, it has to go through a separation column with polymers that filters out

Oxo-bio industry says product claims valid

04-Aug-2009 - . Recognised standards Gerald Scott, Professor Emeritus in Chemistry and Polymer Science of Aston

Lychee extract may trim waist fat: Study

04-Nov-2009 - polymers into monomers and oligomers for increased bioavailability. Source: Journal of Functional

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‘Lumpy micro-rods’ to enrich and structure food foams

03-Nov-2009 - Simple micro-rods made from food grade polymers can not only stabilise food foams, but also ... Simple micro-rods made from food grade polymers can not only stabilise food foams, but also ... can be modified to incorporate pH sensitive polymers to encapsulate and control the release of edible

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New partnership to yield biobased succinic acid

30-Sep-2009 - for polymer formulations, in response to strong market interest in renewable technology. Editor’s note

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KitoZyme wins OIV approval for animal, allergen free wine agents

07-Sep-2009 - Belgian ingredients supplier KitoZyme has gained approval from the OIV for two vegetal polymers ... Belgian ingredients supplier KitoZyme has gained approval from the OIV for two vegetal polymers ... of Vine and Wine (OIV) has just adopted the monographs for two polymers: chitin-glucan and chitosan

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New light barrier claims high protection for dairy at low usage levels

28-Aug-2009 - rates of about 6 to 8 per cent of polymer content. ColorMatrix spokesperson Morag Girdwood said blocking, aesthetics, polymer type, machine set up and container type. Silk or matt finish effects

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Soy protein plus pectin may mask bitter taste of casein

05-Aug-2009 - per cent of the total mass of the polymers. All three formulations formed microcapsules, said

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Nutrition division stars as DSM H1 profits plunge

04-Aug-2009 - Across its Nutrition, Pharma, Performance Materials, Polymer Intermediates and Base Chemicals

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The fight for a fibre definition

30-Jul-2009 - categories of carbohydrate polymers: Naturally occurring edible carbohydrate polymers; carbohydrate polymers polymers. But Betteridge said this, “does not mean a one-stop regulation that fits all countries

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Deal promises to bring intelligent barcodes to snacks

24-Jul-2009 - Polymers. Printpack and DuPont will soon be offering ScanLife to their global customers. “Our

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Chitosan with omega-3 boosts fillet life, nutrition

20-Jul-2009 - that chitosan’s polymer structure means it can be used as a carrier for other substances, such as nutraceuticals

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