More shelf stability from National Starch
ICI subsidiary National Starch has launched a new starch which it claims delivers superior freeze/thaw and shelf-life stability.
Archives for May 25, 2004
Health ministers support obesity strategy
The world's health ministers gave their support on Saturday to a new policy produced by the World Health Organisation that is designed to tackle the world's growing problem of obesity and diet-related disease, said to account for some 60 per cent of...
Better fluid handling for greater plant efficiency
Increasing production efficiency to generate higher profits is the aim of every plant manager. But now manufacturers have to think about their legal obligations to reduce waste and conserve energy. Can new fluid handling technology offer food...
Foiling the counterfeiters
Coating solutions firm Appleton has formed a partnership with packaging manufacturer Rock-Tenn to develop a paperboard-based package with brand protection capabilities.
Herbals, plant extracts getting cleaner
Plant extract suppliers are developing new technologies to sterilise herbs to help customers avoid increasing scrutiny of solvent use and meet higher demands for product quality.
Cerestar starts European trehalose distribution
Almost a year after first reaching agreement with the brand's owner, Cerestar Food & Pharma Specialties Europe is to begin the pan-European distribution of trehalose, the multi-functional ingredient created by Japan's Hayashibara company, on 1 June.
Fonterra making progress on new milk ingredients
Dairy ingredients giant Fonterra says a new joint venture, set up to search for novel health ingredients in milk, has already identified a number of bioactives, currently waiting for patents.