New additives to cut resin processing costs
A range of additives that allow extruders to improve melt strength, increase throughput and reduce costs when processing polyester resins has received FDA sanction for food-contact packaging applications.
Archives for May 11, 2005
Food labs push out Para Red tests
Reacting rapidly to the discovery of the banned colour Para Red in processed foods, UK food laboratory RSSL has a new method to help food makers detect this potential carcinogen, reports Lindsey Partos.
Fat in diet boosts metabolism
Fat consumption in the diet can lead to healthy blood levels of sugar and cholesterol, say researchers.
Novelis named Rexam European supplier of the year
Novelis has been named the 2004 Rexam European supplier of the year in recognition of the firm's performance in quality, service, and technology, writes Anthony Fletcher.
New labelling regime driving up product recalls
Tough new labelling regulations concerning allergens may be driving up the number of product recalls by UK's food producers, warns food safety consultancy RSSL.