Telles expands its bioplastics line to food applications
A new bioplastic thermoforming grade was launched this week for food packaging applications by Telles, a joint venture between Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) and Metabolix.
Archives for October 27, 2010
Warning that sugar prices could surge to 30-year high
The leading traders of physical raw sugar claim that the commodity is likely to surge to a 30-year high in the coming months, with all eyes on the pending Indian sugar crop output which is hoped will ease supply pressures.
Premier hoping Christmas comes early as own-label sales slide
Contract exits and promotional activity by branded competitors have seen Premier Foods' third quarter own-label sales slide.
Heinz rejects packaging lawsuit claims
A lawsuit has been filed by against H J Heinz accusing the company of stealing the concept for its ‘Dip & Squeeze’ packaging. But the food giant has vigorously denied all charges.
Lecithins may reduce acrylamide formation: Study
Amino phospholipids and commercially available lecithins such as egg and soybean may reduce the formation of acrylamide, according to new research.