From Europe - Daily at 11.00 GMT - Thursday 21 August 2008
ConAgra Foods claims first in rPET tray packaging
ConAgra Foods says it is leading the way in sustainable packaging, having announced what it claims is the first ever use of post consumer recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) in frozen ready meal trays.
PET packaging proving good earner for AmcorAustralian packaging company Amcor has announced a profit after tax and before significant items (PAT) of AUS $369m for the year ended June 2008. |
New film could inhibit bacterial growth on conveyor beltsA film coated with nanoparticles of silver and calcium phosphate could be used in food processing plants and packaging to inhibit pathogen growth, claim Swiss chemical engineers. |
Today's headlines across the Food industry
Salt reduction adds new challenges for water controlThe drive to reduce salt has introduced further obstacles for the baking industry to control water activity,... |
Nestle enlists BioGaia for infant nutrition initiativeSwedish probiotics specialist BioGaia this morning announced a deal with Nestlé Nutrition that will see its proprietary... |
Growth hormone buyer eyes milk supply potentialMonsanto has found a buyer for its bovine somatotropin growth hormone, despite growing concern in the US... |
Danisco restructures to be “first choice”: KnutzenA decade of structural changes have helped Danisco position itself as “first choice” for customers, suppliers, business... |
Previous headlines
New software extends bakers’ traceability needsUpdated business management software for bakers will boost traceability, and... |
Draft US report reaffirms safety of BPA in food packagingIn a draft risk assessment, the US Food and Drug... |
US beef industry backing research to tackle bugDespite recent recalls, the US beef industry is investing in... |
New cooker can brown meat products on all sides, says Double DScottish manufacturer Double D Food Engineering has developed a customised... |
Laser combo improves safety and quality for fresh-cut processors, says firmA new combination of lasers with colour cameras can achieve... |
Weekly commentFalse starting in the stevia raceThe Greeks have a saying that goes something like... |
Salmonella outbreak leads to product recallIrish company Dawn Farm Foods has withdrawn some cooked bacon... |
Plant and worker safety driving cleaning chemical sales - reportRising public awareness of the risk of foodborne illnesses due... |
Wild's increased aseptic ability enables preservative-free drinksWild has increased its volume capacity for aseptic cold filling... |
Wild's increased aseptic ability enables preservative-free drinksWild has increased its volume capacity for aseptic cold filling... |
