PLA plastic nanoengineered for high temperature thermoforming
A compostable plastic made from nanoengineered polylactic acid (PLA) is designed to meet the demands of high-temperature thermoforming packaging.
Archives for November 8, 2007
News briefs: Pepsi, Pernod and space age hangover cures
In this week's briefs, PepsiCo targets Ukrainian juice demand, Pernod Ricard shakes up its management, and hangover cures go intergalactic.
RFID tag a cold chain management tool
A new radio frequency identification (RFID) logger combines tracking and tracing with temperature readings, giving processors a way to identify when product safety may have been compromised.
Sales boom for BBH amidst takeover battle
Increasing profitability within the beer markets of Eastern Europe could further complicate the battle between Scottish & Newcastle and Carlsberg for control of their regional joint venture Baltic Beverages Holding (BBH).
Cargill rises to the natural flavour taste challenge
Taste remains a challenge in health and wellness products. Henk Welten, global strategic categories leader at Cargill Flavour Systems, takes us through some solutions.
DSM launches new ingredient for glucose control
DSM announces the roll-out of InsuVital, a new ingredient that actively attacks glucose peaks after meals.
Tate & Lyle platforms target re-formulation issues
Texture, taste and nutrition are pivotal to Tate & Lyle's Rebalance and Enrich platforms.
Unilever to take weight management to shots
The global number-one player in the weight management foods market, Unilever, has indicated it will be expanding this functional category into drinkable shots.
Dohler taps into superfruits trend
Herald Krug, head of ingredient systems at Dohler, delves into health claims, research and the role of superfruits in health and wellness.