Fighting Listeria, the natural way
Danish scientists announce a breakthrough in the battle against the harmful Listeria bacterium, with the discovery of a common lactic acid bacterium that fights Listeria efficiently in foods.
Archives for April 1, 2003
Improving wrapping quality
Twist-Lyte Hicor already claims to be the lightest twist wrap film on the market, but now it can offer confectionery producers greater efficiency and production speed as well.
Twist-Wrap Films, set to wrap up candy market?
Twist-Lyte and Hicor, part of the Exxon Mobil Group, has launched a specially redesigned film, which is claimed to make production faster and more efficient.
Kerry adds to ingredients business
Kerry has expanded its business in the US with the acquisition of two food ingredients businesses - including one focused on the confectionery market - for $67 million (€61.9m).
'Foiling' dirty can tops
A Brazilian brewery has contracted Krones to provide a Taxomatic labeller which is now operating with extended technology to apply foil to can lids as hygienic protection.