EU Dibbiopack Project on bioplastics draws to a close
A four-year European project to look at the development of multifunctional bioplastics (bio-based, compostable and biodegradable) for packaging has come to an end.
Archives for February 24, 2016
US bottled water sales reach record high in 2015, with growth expected to continue: Mintel
Sales of bottled water in the US increased 6.4% to reach more than $15bn in 2015, according to research from Mintel. And as consumers continue to look for alternatives to soft drinks, sales are expected to keep growing rapidly.
Veolia to build two waste water treatment plants in China
Veolia Water Technologies has won a contract with Bacchus to design and build two wastewater treatment plants in Tianjin and Chengdu, China.
EFSA health claim opinion
EFSA thumbs up for creatine & muscle strength in older adults
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has approved a health claim for creatine and muscle strength in over 55s when combined with resistance training.
Video: Meet the wine bloggers, Vinisud 2016
'Wine bloggers tell the story': How bloggers provide a link between industry and consumers
Today there’s a vast online community of wine bloggers - but what exactly do they contribute to the wine industry?