Costs for plastic use by food makers to ease as oil prices plummet
Costs are set to ease for food makers reliant on plastics packaging as crude oil futures in New York plummet on Friday to the lowest level since October 2007.
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Testing could reveal ‘perfect egg’ for bakery
Researchers at Campden BRI have devised a way to measure eggs’ performance during cooking which they say could lead to the discovery of the perfect egg for use in bakery products.
Pectin may protect against cancer: Study
A fragment released from pectin may protect against cancer by binding to a protein that plays a role in all stages of cancer progression, suggests new research from the UK.
Melamine crisis makes manufacturers extra-cautious over safety
The fall-out from the melamine crisis in China is prompting manufacturers to be super careful about sourcing safe ingredients, say industry sources – not just dairy and not just those coming from China.