Anti-counterfeit technology for alcohol
Heat-shrink labels with integrated holograms will help the wine and spirits industry in the fight against counterfeiting and forgery, the manufacturers claim.
Archives for August 20, 2007
Almonds must be pasteurized as of September, says USDA
A request for a delay in the implementation of new pasteurization requirements for almonds has been rejected by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), which has said that the new requirements will come into effect on September 1, 2007.
Taste may not be such a barrier for wholegrain acceptance - study
The taste of wholegrain breads, compared to bread made from refined grains, may not inhibit consumption amongst consumers as much as previously thought, suggests a new study.
Technology tests cheese with ease, says manufacturer
A new system of screening and testing cheese can offer processors a cost effective way of driving large-scale innovation within their products, its manufacturer claims.
Whole milk passes UK junk food test
Whole milk will not be blacklisted as a product unsuitable to be advertised on children's television in the UK, the Food Standards Agency has revealed.
Sealed Air in deal for Alcan packaging?
Sealed Air Corp. is close to a deal to buy the packaging arm of Alcan Inc. for between $4bn to $5bn in cash, according to Reuters News Agency.
Internet campaign encourages a Cadbury re-launch
Cadbury last week said it will be re-launching its Wispa bar in the UK following pressure from social-networking sites.