Food makers hurt by packaging, energy costs
Announcements by Danone, Kraft and Cadbury indicate how much the rise of oil prices is affecting packaging and energy costs for food processors.
Archives for October 18, 2005
Portable analyser measures gas in meat packages
A hand-held headspace analyser is the first in the field to measure carbon monoxide levels in modified and controlled-atmosphere packaging (MAP) for case-ready meat, its manufacturerclaims.
How CLA fights inflammatory disease
US scientists have explained how one of the forms of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), a fatty acid found in dairy products, could reduce inflammatory disease.
Food industry commits to salt reduction by 2010 in Ireland
The market for salt-reduced food formulations set to rise in Ireland as government and scientists launch campaign to slice the salt from consumer diets.