Archives for March 30, 2004

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Hot seal of approval

A sealing hot melt adhesive has been developed that can be applied at only 90°C. Combine this with automated equipment and you have a safer, more efficient plant, claims National Starch, one the hundreds of companies eager to unveil their latest...

RFID on display

How to deploy RFID technology successfully is the focus of RFID JournalLive!, March 29-31 at the Chicago Hilton. The organisers claim that this is the only event that offers an in-depth look at the current state of RFID technology and its future...

Cutting costs through accurate dosing

A new delivery system for liquid nitrogen - widely used in the food processing industry - should dramatically reduce the time between dosing and closure, ensuring more accurate and effective pressurisation, writes Chris Jones.

International scientists gather to discuss acrylamide

In the same week that the US food watchdog releases new findings on the presence of acrylamide, the probable human carcinogen, in processed food products, the American Chemical society will dedicate an entire symposium to this sensitive issue that has...

UK consumer opts out of cooking as convenience grows

Ready-to-go food products continue to meet the needs of the UK consumer, say market analysts Mintel, reflecting current growth trends in the food industry and confirming the future direction for food manufacturers playing to the UK market, writes...