UK dairy sector still hooked on commodities
Britain's dairy trade deficit grew again in 2005, highlighting that the country is still too reliant on lower margin commodity goods, leaving the domestic market exposed to foreign competition.
Archives for May 28, 2006
Cancer-fighting gum developed in Finland
Scientists in Finland believe that cysteine-containing chewing gum could become a new way of preventing upper digestive tract cancers.
Software designed to cut losses in manual weighing operations
Software for manual weighing operations uses a wireless network to achieve the right balance for the fresh food sector.
Belu launches biodegradable bottle in mineral water market
A UK mineral water company has launched the first corn-based biodegradable bottle in that country's market, linking its fund raising activities with environmentalism.
Alcoa wins award for hot chocolate packaging
Alcoa Packaging has been recognised for its printing work on Nestle's new Hot Chocolate Syrup Shrink Sleeve, currently available in the US.
Scientists look to stabilise natural red food colour
Adding one per cent vitamin C to the natural red coloured betalains from the purple pitaya fruit boosted pigment stability, say German researchers, and could offer a viable alternative to red beets.
Stanol-containing cheese could help reduce cholesterol
A stanol-enriched cheese could help lower cholesterol levels by over five per cent, says a new study by Raisio and Valio, as the Finish companies look to put science behind the growing range of stanol products.