Archives for January 10, 2005

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GM foods 'as safe as plant-derived,' finds EU group

Brussels addresses the issue of consumer cynicism and fear of agricultural biotechnology in European citizens, setting up a thematic network on the safety risk assessment of genetically modified food crops, the Entransfood project, in order to...

Nanotechnology begins to make presence felt

Despite "next big thing" hype on one side and "killer nanobot" alarmism on the other, nanomaterials are beginning to establish a commercial presence in the US market - and packaging could become a key sector, writes Anthony Fletcher.

TNA launches triple jaw bagging system

Equipment manufacturer TNA has launched a triple jaw version of its groundbreaking Rotary Jaw bagging system. TNA claims that the system can achieve speeds in excess of 220 bags per minute (bpm), which is faster than any other bagger on the market.

Cracks begin to show in American oak

Following a two year operating loss, Oeneo has been forced to sell its Bloomfield oak stave mill in Iowa. Is American oak too 'woody' for the wine industry, asks Kim Hunter Gordon.

Arpac unveils stretch wrapping innovations

Stretch wrapping machinery manufacturer Arpac is launching its new ergonomically designed Infrapak Sidewinder 2005 stretch wrapper at the Promat 2005 Show, which runs from 10 to 13 January in Chicago.