Packaging body hails plastic film recycling plan
The packaging industry has welcomed an initiative by UK retailers to collect clear plastic films for recycling in a move that could rescue almost 650,000 tons of material going to landfill.
Archives for April 6, 2011
DSM promises longer life for components made from new food-contact resin
DSM has developed a food-contact compliant resin for use in food factories and water plants that the company claims offers superior corrosion and chemical resistance.
Hope for cocoa exports rises with end in sight for Ivorian crisis, analyst
Fears that almost 500,000 tonnes of cocoa beans stored in warehouses in the Ivory Coast would deteriorate are now subsiding with the perception that a political resolution is imminent in the cocoa growing country, according to Rabobank
France backs aspartame safety but calls for more research
French authorities have backed the safety of aspartame after scrutinising two recent studies that linked the intense sweetener with increased rates of cancer and pre-term births.
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Salt cuts mean shelf life may suffer, Tesco nutritionist
Tesco may have to reduce the shelf-life of some of its products to meet 2012 targets on salt reduction set by the Food Standards Agency (FSA), according to a nutritionist who works for the retail giant.
Mondi plans to spin off South African packaging business
Mondi Group has unveiled a financial plan to spin off its South African packaging operations to give both businesses the flexibility to pursue different opportunities.