New anti-microbial sealing rings
A joint development with O-ring specialist Eriks and Milliken Chemical has come up with a range of sealing rings for the dairy industry that aim to minimise the presence and effects of bacteria and microbes.
Archives for January 25, 2005
Heineken counts on stout growth after Guinness deal
Dutch brewer Heineken is to begin licensed production of the Guinness stout brand in Russia under the terms of a deal with Britain's Diageo group announced last week - a clear sign of its continuing intention to grow its share of the world's...
Tate & Lyle: pricing rounds squeeze EU margins
Pricing rounds in the tough sweeteners market draw to a close with UK starch and sweetener supplier Tate & Lyle expecting a slight fall in margins for Europe.
Brewers seek clarity on Russian ad ban
A recent ban on televised beer adverts in Russia may be reformed by the country's parliament later this year after complaints from the industry, but a new ban on outdoor drinking still looms in 2005, reports Chris Mercer.
Indian pickle joins sudan scare
Chilli pickles join the growing list of products on UK supermarket shelves contaminated by the harmful, and illegal, red food dye, Sudan I. Potentially carcinogenic, presence of this food colour, and any level, is forbidden in the European Union.
Tea drinkers facing increased prices after tsunami
Russia's large tea-drinking community is bracing itself for higher costs as the south east Asian countries devastated by December's tsunami increase their prices in a bid to rekindle much-needed economic growth, writes Angela Drujinina.
Weekly baked fish cuts stroke risk in elderly
Scientists reveal a link between regular consumption of baked or boiled fish, and a reduced risk of a stroke in a large sample of the elderly.