Film eases process of making stand up pouches
A co-extruded polyester film makes it easier to make stand-up food pouches, the manufacturer claims.
Archives for January 31, 2006
Zetar seeks next acquisition in snack market
After encouraging first half 2005 results, food buyout company Zetar will look to build in 2006 by acquiring a snack foods company.
Fruit will be allowed health claims, assures FSANZ
Food safety authorities in Australia and New Zealand have rubbished media reports that new proposals would prevent fresh fruit and vegetables from carrying health claims.
Mobile dispenser can be used on multiple production lines
A mobile dispenser used for inserting pouches of desiccant, silica gel and oxygen absorbers into packets of food can be used on multiple production lines.
Folate-rich diet benefits pushing UK to flour fortification
The UK appears close to introducing compulsory flour fortification in an attempt to reduce neural tube defects, while a new report lists France as having the lowest rates of birth defects, a statistic that has been linked to the folate-rich...
Sugar free gum chews up mint market
Sugar free chewing gum is the biggest growth area in the UK gum and mints sector, according to a report by Mintel.