X-ray system detects tiny contaminants
An X-ray inspection system introduced into Europe this month, can detect foreign bodies in packed and unpacked fresh foods.
Archives for October 12, 2006
EU dairy facing up to challenges ahead
Milk prices, new EU members and the dairy industry review in 2008 were on the agenda in the second part of DairyReporter's interview with the European Dairy Association.
Corn fibre gum could be effective alternative to gum arabic
A gum produced from corn fibre could offer a viable and profitable alternative to gum arabic as emulsifiers in beverages, if research from the US continues to produce positive results.
Wrigley patents novelty gum process
The Wm Wrigley Jr company has patented a new gum-making process allowing for the manufacture of multi-coloured, multi-flavoured chewing gum.