Could beetroot bread help lower heart disease risk?
Enriching bread with nitrate-rich beetroot could help to lower our risk of heart disease by reducing blood pressure and improving blood vessel functioning, according to new research.
Archives for September 8, 2013
A masterstroke? Pepsi-flavored Cheetos could spell innovative salt reduction
Frito-Lay’s limited edition Pepsi-flavored Cheetos in Japan aren’t anything ground-breaking, but the new taste profile could be used as a platform to reduce salt levels, an innovation expert says.
Rye bran extract holds gluten-free promise despite industrial limitations: Study
Pentosan extract from rye bran can be used to thicken and nutritionally improve gluten-free bread but the complex processing could limit industrial-scale use, researchers find.
Adept center offers inroads to $37bn automation market
Adept Technology Inc. has opened an application and demo center, giving food firms hands-on access to its range of robotics and automation products.
Plastic contamination scare prompts General Mills Pillsbury recall
General Mills has issued a voluntary recall on refrigerated Pillsbury iced cinnamon rolls due to risk of plastic contamination.
Bioplastics and sustainability will trend at 'largest' plastics fair
Bioplastics, sustainability, and energy efficiency are set to take centre stage at this year's K! fair, which organisers claim will be the "biggest and most international" for the plastics and rubber industries.
Pepsico, Keurig leaders judge packaging challenge
Students headed toward a career in packaging will put their skills to the test in a hands-on competition at PACK EXPO.