Today on FoodProductionDaily.com   EFSA calls for caution on bacterial resistance Flavanol content of cocoa cut during manufacturing Sidel invests to target Mexican wellness demand Canadian packaging group opts for ethical sourcing BASF to extend biodegradable focus

Related Industry News   Unilever plucks UK soy drink from shelves French Senate passes controversial GMO bill Milling method can improve functional properties of rice flour, study Yellow kiwifruit may boost immune health: study

Breaking News on Food Processing & Packaging
Daily  18-Apr-2008		Forward to a colleague

	Product Brochure Perfect pasta pleasure - Free Download Buhler offers total solutions to the pasta-making industry for producing long goods, short goods, instant pasta, lasagne, and couscous. Find out more about our complete range of production solutions... Click Here Access Full Stories EFSA calls for caution on bacterial resistance The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) says that the growing use of antimicrobial agents in food could be damaging human resistance to bacteria and other microbes... Read Flavanol content of cocoa cut during manufacturing Alkalising cocoa beans reduces the total flavanoid content by two-thirds, reducing the antioxidant potential of the product, according to new research... Read Sidel invests to target Mexican wellness demand Processing group Sidel is investing €3m into its Mexican packaging operations in a bid to keep up with changing industry demand in the wider Central American beverage market... Read Canadian packaging group opts for ethical sourcing Canada's Earthcycle, a producer of palm fibre-based packaging, has confirmed that its source material is made from sustainable sources that have not contributed to deforestation... Read BASF to extend biodegradable focus BASF is planning to significantly step up production of its biodegradable plastic materials amidst growing demand from various industries including packagers... Read
	All News Headlines for: April | March | February
	Conference & Exhibition Info Get ready for the food factory of the future Next June, the 4th and 5th, in Laval, France, the Food Factory conference and trade fair will highlight the latest scientifical and technological issues to manage environment and hygiene in the food factory of the future. Stay up-to-date, book now... Click Here
	Related Industry News Unilever plucks UK soy drink from shelves Unilever has withdrawn its soy juice - AdeZ - in the UK, after little more than 18 months on market after consumers failed to connect with its health messaging... Read French Senate passes controversial GMO bill France's upper house of parliament has passed a bill that sets out conditions for growing genetically modified crops, despite heavy opposition from environmental campaigners... Read Milling method can improve functional properties of rice flour, study Rice flour that has been pin-milled appears to make bread with a better texture than when common commercially-produced rice flour is used, say US researchers... Read Yellow kiwifruit may boost immune health: study A puree from gold kiwifruit may enhance the immune response by promoting the production of antibodies in mice, suggests a new study from the home of the fruit... Read Weekly comment HFCS and the battle for natural It is hard for food companies not to get drawn into the temptation of using attractive label claims that may be shrouded by a veil of doubt.  But the real risk comes when the 'if you don't know, don't ask' question is finally answered. Read Previous Headlines Ingredients firm targets local sourcing cooperation Cobell, a UK-based nationwide fruit ingredient supplier, is aiming to step up local sourcing for its products by teaming up with a regional promotion agency in the South-West of England. ... Read Bill Bryson's deposit plan fails to sway drink makers Soft drink manufacturers have branded calls for the adoption of a nationwide deposit scheme on bottles and beverage cans by a UK-based environmental charity as unworkable... Read Amcor sells European flexible packaging plants Australian packaging giant Amcor has announced the sale of two of its European flexible packaging production facilities as part of its restructuring programme... Read Green logos create brand tension Logos to identify green products and packaging will become increasingly common, but could lead to tension as competitors fight to keep their brands looking unique, says industry expert... Read New BPA evidence piles pressure on FDA to set exposure limits Pressure is growing on the US Food and Drug Administration to set new restrictions on the use of the chemical bisphenol A (BPA) in food packaging following a new safety study... Read Technical / White Papers, Case studies, Web casts Transparency and Trust through Trace Engine - Technical / White Paper Automatic packing process - increased earnings - Case Study The Six Big Causes of Lost Production Time - Technical / White Paper 10 Reasons Why Continuous Improvement Projects Fail - Technical / White Paper Essential Guide to ERP for Process Manufacturers - Technical / White Paper Profits Rise with Consistent Flow - Case Study Meet global food safety standards and increase productivity - Technical / White Paper Robotic packing accelerates soft drink manufacturing line - Case Study Gates Offers Free Download on Food Processing - Technical / White Paper Targeting Optimal Nutrient Absorption with Phytonutrients - Technical / White Paper Traceability for packaging and processing lines - Free download - Technical / White Paper Product Information - brochures, Web centers Harvard Business School's Agribusiness Seminar: An Asian Offering - May 11 to 14, 2008 - Seminar Info Product Innovation Alerts - Free of Charge Indicate your research interests and receive alerts on relevant products and market innovations Cleaning / Safety / Hygiene End-of-Line Packaging Packaging Materials Primary Packaging Processing Technology Service Providers Software / IT / RFID

	Free Newsletters for Food, Beverage & Nutrition Access now !Choose from over 20 industry e-newsletters Access Decision News Media e-newsletters for the pharmaceutical & cosmetics industries, click here
	Forward to a colleague

	To continue to receive this newsletter in your inbox, please add newsletter@FoodProductionDaily.com to your address book
	Update preferences | Change your email address | Unsubscribe
	Contact us: Advertising | Recruitment | Privacy policy | Terms & conditions | Feedback
	© 2008 - Decision News Media S.A.S - All Rights Reserved Le Belem - 355, rue Vendemiaire - 34000 Montpellier - France http://www.decisionnewsmedia.com