Tester determines oxygen permeability
A new machine can help processors test the barrier properties of packaging to ensure food products maintain their stated shelf life.
Archives for May 23, 2007
Bioactive paper packaging under development
A new bioactive packaging paper under development is designed to detect and kill any pathogens that are present in a food product.
Scientists look to cocoa husk fibre for low calorie foods
Cocoa husks, a waste product from the chocolate industry, could offer a valuable source of dietary fibre for the low-calorie food segment, Spanish researchers report.