Self-refrigerating can ready for market, companies claim
A new self-refrigerating can lowers beverage temperature bya minimum of 16.7° C in just three minutes, its developers claim.
Archives for July 11, 2006
Top firms embrace recycled PET bottles in UK
Recycled packaging has become a more viable option in the UK, according to three leading firms spanning soft drinks, food retailing and cosmetics, who have been trialling products and gauging consumer opinion.
New carrageenan technology eliminates gelatin, cuts costs
PL Thomas has launched a new carrageenan product designed for use in gel sets, which claims to cut costs in half and eliminate the need for gelatin or locust bean gum.
Fat, calories remain top consumer concerns, reveals survey
Fat and calorie content remain at the top of the list when it comes to checking food labels, according to a recent poll, which reveals that although most consumers check labels they are still likely to purchase 'unhealthy' products.
Cool packaging
Self-cooling bottles possible with shrink film, scientists say
A shrink technology that binds solar cells and heat pumpsonto surfaces could lead to the development of self-cooling soda bottles,scientists say.
Caffeine could protect against memory loss
University of Birmingham researchers have reported that caffeine can boost nerve cell activity in the brain, potentially protecting against memory loss.
FSA issues voluntary allergy labelling guidance
The FSA has published guidance designed to help UK food firms improve their labelling advice for people with allergies.