Archives for October 29, 2013

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Antifog additives target product appeal - AkzoNobel

By Joseph James Whitworth

AkzoNobel has launched antifog additives for polyethylene and ethyl vinyl acetate (EVA) food packaging films to boost the appeal and shelf life of fresh products.

Global yeast market could be worth $5.1bn by 2016

By Caroline SCOTT-THOMAS

Increasing demand for specialised yeast to improve food and drink quality are driving rapid growth in the global yeast market , which could grow 75% on 2010 levels to reach $5.1bn by 2016, according to a new report from MarketsandMarkets.

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Polyscope changes gears with food packaging focus

By Joseph James Whitworth

Polyscope is to apply for food contact approval on one of its terpolymer grades and target niche applications in a move into the food packaging market.