Scientists develop obesity-combating bread wheat
Researchers have developed modified bread and durum wheat that they claim could combat obesity and diabetes using a non-genetically modified technology known as ‘TILING’.
Archives for November 28, 2012
Sweeteners linked to higher weight gain: Rat study
Consumption of non-nutritive sweeteners such as saccharin and aspartame could lead to increases in weight, according to new data in rats.
Dispatches from Emballage 2012
Ishida offers real-time view of packaging process
Ishida has launched a new software suite that gives food manufacturers more accurate data about the performance of its weighing and packaging lines.
Hostess update: Union asks court for trustee to oversee liquidation
The bakers' union of Hostess Brands has asked the court overseeing the firm’s bankruptcy to appoint a Chapter 11 trustee to safeguard an orderly wind-down.
Berry Plastics looks to new products and global opportunities to boost business
Berry Plastics has recorded a net sales decrease of 2% as all but one of its segments declined year-on-year.
Sonoco investment expands recycling capability
Sonoco Recycling has invested $4m in one of its facilities so that it can accept additional materials.
Dispatches from Emballage 2012
RPC team grin, and Bear it
Packaging firm RPC was recognised for packaging innovation at the Emballage 2012 packaging materials and technology trade show in Paris for its 4kg jar nicknamed ‘Bear’, featuring multilayer barrier packaging.