New company formed to tackle can safety
A new company, Advercan.com, has been formed in the US to tackle the problem of drinks can hygiene while simultaneously providing another means of can advertising.
Archives for December 13, 2002
NFPA supports FDA commissioner
The new commissioner for the US Food and Drug Administration, Dr Mark McClellan, this week indicated his support for reviewing current rules on health claims on food labels.
Marathon to supply Food Safe with temperature monitoring equipment
In the US, an agreement has been signed for Marathon Products, a leading supplier of food safety equipment, to supply Food Safe with its requirements for temperature monitoring equipment.
Dietary moves to tackle osteoporosis
The World Health Organisation has defined osteoporosis as the second leading health care problem after cardiovascular disease. A new European funded project - called 'Osteodiet' - will set out to investigate dietary strategies for its prevention.
Tit-for-tat pack revamp from cola rivals
Pepsi-Cola earlier this week announced plans to revamp its packaging, and so it came as no surprise yesterday when arch rival Coca-Cola unveiled changes to its diet and light brands.
Feeding European science
With the aim of improving scientific understanding in the European Union, in November this year Brussels witnessed the launch of one of the biggest research programmes in the world - the Sixth Framework Programme (FP6). A slice of the budget will be...