Breaking News on Food Processing & Packaging

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

13-Nov-2009 - by consumers towards a larger size format for bottled water and carbonated drinks,” said Mountain. Larger

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Australia warns of tomatoes and hepatitis A link

09-Nov-2009 - traces of faecal matter containing the virus contaminates hands, objects, water or food and is then taken

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Mocon to open 'strategic' Indian lab

05-Nov-2009 - and pharmaceutical/medical packaging. The water vapour, oxygen and carbon dioxide permeation testing services

Supply chain waste map for meat and fish

04-Nov-2009 - will also look to identify the amount of water consumed and disposed of during meat and fish processing

Canada’s first organic preservative and disinfectant

30-Oct-2009 - is 100 per cent water soluble making makes it easy-to-use in standard manufacturing processes

Investment in US rPET industry critical to avert ‘demise’

23-Oct-2009 - – compared to 2007. Containers from the tea and vitamin water categories were the only exceptions

Meat processors performing worst in sustainability stakes

19-Oct-2009 - of electricity and water and achieved lower recycling rates than counterparts in the dairy, fruit and vegetable segments. It also sent more than five times as much waste to landfill. Water, recycling and energy

New eco-friendly product kills Salmonella, E.coli and, Campylobacter

16-Oct-2009 - The Empowered Water process, which has just been awarded five-year patent protection, from . It changes the ionic structure of water to create non-toxic, oxidized antimicrobial solutions and reduced

Dispatches from IBA

Cost and eco benefits from ‘revolutionary’ absorption system

09-Oct-2009 - A “revolutionary” non toxic, water-based refrigerant is at the heart of a new absorption system ... A “revolutionary” non toxic, water-based refrigerant is at the heart of a new absorption system ... industry, it could also be adapted to any food processing or manufacturing sector that generates hot water as part of the IBA Trophy. The company said it can reduce energy costs by recycling waste water with a

Protect food quality by preventing gas leaks from MAP packages

05-Oct-2009 - start with simple water immersion test equipment, to give them some assurance. Every quality check Detector involves the operator placing the package in a chamber filled with water. The lid is closed

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Greencore sells bottled water business

19-Nov-2009 - Greencore sells bottled water business ... Greencore has reached a deal to sell its bottled water business to Highland Spring Ltd ... Greencore has reached a deal to sell its bottled water business to Highland Spring Ltd for around ... bottled water

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GFF tackles soggy veggie dishes

19-Nov-2009 - water content than instant quick freeze (IQF) varieties thereby preventing sogginess, the company claims. ... water content than instant quick freeze (IQF) varieties thereby preventing sogginess, the company claims. ... works, but claimed that it could eliminate 30 to 50 percent of free water in vegetables. Senior food solids and less water per pound giving customers more product overall and a better value.” However, he

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GAT Food Essentials wins functional food microencapsulation award

17-Nov-2009 - Functional Food & Beverage Microencapsulation Technology Innovation Award in recognition of its new water-in-oil-in-water ... Functional Food & Beverage Microencapsulation Technology Innovation Award in recognition of its new water-in-oil-in-water ... The proprietary water-in-oil-in-water (wowCAPS) technology offers enhanced protection , and water solubles. "This innovative microencapsulation technology offers a natural, stable

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Fortitech aims to develop Russian fortified foods market

16-Nov-2009 - , nutrition and sports drinks, juices, snacks, waters and confectionery. Martin Austin, managing director

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Food firms should tap opportunities in developing countries

16-Nov-2009 - population increases, food production struggles to keep a pace, and concerns over water scarcity accelerate important challenge to "sustainable production of food is water". And in a statement released

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Coffee linked to breast and colon cancer

13-Nov-2009 - is that when you do a water extract of ground coffee, which is basically how you make a cup of coffee. It does in fact come out in the water, so we know it is in a cup of coffee."

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Packaging innovation aimed at low scale confectionery makers

13-Nov-2009 - materials and any reference to material being wasted did not hold water.

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Omega-3 emulsion could boost stability of functional drinks

12-Nov-2009 - oils are difficult to mix with water, most manufactures, to be able to add the fish oil to products

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Flavour and function triumph in bottled water market

10-Nov-2009 - Flavour and function triumph in bottled water market ... Sales of flavoured and functional waters are growing strongly in Europe despite anti -bottled water campaigns, according to new figures from Zenith. ... Sales of flavoured and functional waters are growing strongly in Europe despite anti -bottled water campaigns, according to new figures from Zenith. ... Bottled water has come under attack for damaging the environment and offering no more to consumers than tap water. But flavoured and functional waters have avoided the downturn in sales by offering ... flavoured water, functional water, bottled water

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Functional water sales grow strongly across Europe

10-Nov-2009 - Functional water sales grow strongly across Europe ... Sales of functional waters are growing strongly in Europe aided by health concerns, clearer ... Sales of functional waters are growing strongly in Europe aided by health concerns, clearer ... The market research company said the European market for functional and flavoured waters rose 5 in flavoured and functional waters over the past few years,” said Zenith market intelligence director Gary ... functional water

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