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
Spiderman and The Simpsons are food baddies, says Which?
Consumer watchdog Which? has launched a new campaign to oust cartoon characters from unhealthy snack advertising, claiming that superheros are being exploited to encourage kids to clamour for foods that are high in fat, sugar and salt.
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.
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.