Sucralose breakthrough could smash Tate & Lyle monopoly
An India-based company claims it has developed a sucralose that will break Tate & Lyle's lucrative monopoly in the sweetener.
Archives for January 12, 2006
Which? questions probiotics proof
Consumer watchdog Which? has questioned the efficacy of probiotic products, claiming that there is no reliable research to prove that they can help general well-being.
Wholegrains ease metabolic syndrome in older people
More than three wholegrain servings per day could reduce the risk of metabolic syndrome (MetS) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) in older adults, new research claims.
Growth in convenience foods drives use of barrier films
The growth in the grab-and-go food market is pushing processors toward using more barrier film packaging, according to a US study.
Machine automates confectionery bar packing
An automated machine for packing cereal and confectionery bars into cartons helps manufacturers speed up their production lines and cuts down on labour costs, its manufacturer claims.
Portable weigher gives flexibility to production line
Ishida Europe has developed a gantry that allows its multihead weighers to become mobile.
Planning for disaster if avian flu becomes a pandemic
Food processors need to make disaster plans in case the lastest outbreak of avian influenza in Europe becomes a global pandemic, according to risk experts.
Variable barcode printer meets demand for high speed processing
A variable-data barcode label printer can run at a top speed of 15 inches per second, making it one of the fastest such machines available in the market.
Vietnam sugar prices falling as imports permitted
Sugar prices are falling in Vietnam after the government permitted several thousand tonnes to be imported to ease restricted domestic supply shortages.