Olestra given the all-clear
The US Food and Drug Administration has given the Procter & Gamble fat replacer olestra the all-clear, after new scientific evidence found there was no need to warn consumers of side effects.
Archives for August 4, 2003
Flour millers feel the heat
The heat wave that has hit Europe has affected the production of a number of crops, not least wheat.
Report finds Europe's food chain supply at risk
Major consolidation, horizontal and vertical integration together with increased global competition at all stages of food production are combining to create a shift from a food supply chain to a food demand chain, according to a soon-to-be released...
Sensor Wireless launches temperature and impact analyser
Sensor Wireless of Canada is to release its newest wireless real time monitoring system, DTS, as an additional feature for its Smart Bottle, Smart Can, and Universal PD sensor systems.
Amcor wins German Coke contract
Amcor PET Packaging has won a contract to manufacture a new 0.5-litre refill PET bottle for Coca-Cola Germany aimed at replacing small glass bottles.
Rice packaging that stands and delivers
Surya Foods claims to have launched the first rice pouch in Northern Europe to feature a four-corner sealed stand-up design and a resealable zipper closure using the new cross-web method.