Tester determines oxygen permeability
A new machine can help processors test the barrier properties of packaging to ensure food products maintain their stated shelf life.
Archives for May 23, 2007
Bioactive paper packaging under development
A new bioactive packaging paper under development is designed to detect and kill any pathogens that are present in a food product.
Underperforming bakers struggle in competitive UK market
Testing times lie ahead for UK bakery manufacturers, according to industry analyst group Plimsoll, who say one in four companies are currently at risk of failure.
Scientists look to cocoa husk fibre for low calorie foods
Cocoa husks, a waste product from the chocolate industry, could offer a valuable source of dietary fibre for the low-calorie food segment, Spanish researchers report.