Archives for October 2, 2012

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Flax fibres could be used in food packaging - researchers

By Joe Whitworth

Researchers in New Zealand have discovered potential anti-fungal properties in harakeke, or native flax, that could see the fibres used in food packaging but admitted more funding is need to continue the research.

Marel cuts manual handling with new portion cutter

By Rod Addy

Marel claims its latest portion cutter delivers increased automation and reduces manual handling to a greater degree than previous models at the same levels of efficiency and consistency.