Plastic modular conveyor for poultry launched
A plastic spiral belt designed specifically for the conveying of small poultry products promises to increase productivity, extend belt life and reduce maintenance and downtime costs.
Archives for October 17, 2004
Irish salt slashing campaign focuses on bread
Bread has been highlighted as the biggest single source of excess salt intake in Ireland, according to the country's Food Safety Authority, which is now stepping up the pressure on Irish bakers to act, reports Chris Mercer.
Slovenian wine must fight for foreign markets
Slovenia's wine makers, buoyed by the news of EU funding for their vineyards, face a long struggle if they are to conquer foreign markets and compete effectively against the titans of the world wine business - but one man is certainly determined to...
Soy benefits need further investigation, say experts
Soy appears to deliver tangible health benefits for the heart, brain and kidney health but more research is needed in many areas, heard a large audience attending this year's Soy and Health conference.
Marketing the key to boosting Czech organic uptake
Czech shoppers are refusing to pay inflated prices for organic food - something which may burst the bubble of the country's booming organic farming industry, unless a sharp increase in government subsidies can turn the situation around. Chris Mercer...
Solbar launches soluble isoflavone extract for dairy
Israeli soy proteins producer Solbar is launching a new soluble soy isoflavone extract that can be added to functional foods including drinks, soy milks and dairy products like milk and yoghurts.