Archives for January 28, 2011

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Step change in metal detection sensitivity on free-falling products - company

28-Jan-2011

By Rory Harrington

A significant boost in detection capabilities, flexibility and the assurance of food quality and safety compliance are benefits claimed by Mettler Toledo Safeline for its new metal detection system for free-falling products in vertically packed lines.

Supply restrictions send licorice prices soaring

28-Jan-2011

By Dominique Patton

Licorice prices are surging as a combination of factors restrict supply from China, the world’s largest producer.

EC policy change on sugar could bring relief for bakers

28-Jan-2011

By Jane Byerne

The European Commission, in a policy about face, said it may open the import quota or allow the sale of out-of-quota sugar into the bloc - a move that would bring relief for bakers and other food makers set to negotiate new sugar contracts.