Archives for March 28, 2007

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UK lagging behind in nanotechnology risk research

By  George Reynolds

The 'slow progress' of the UK government to provide funding for research into the potential risks of nanotechnology has been criticised by a high-level advisory group.

Beef-fertility study seeks to raise awareness of chemicals in meat

By  Jess Halliday

A study from the US has raised the hackles of the meat industry by reporting a link between male fertility and their mother's high beef consumption during pregnancy - an observation researchers say may be down to growth hormones and other chemicals in...

Vitiva extends pate shelf-life with SyneRox formulation

By  Jess Halliday

Slovenian plant extract supplier Vitiva is extending its line of SyneRox 4 rosemary-based ingredients with an oil-based formulation aimed at extending the shelf life of high-fat meat products such as chilled pâtés.

M&S sealing technique extends shelf life

By  George Reynolds

A new a way to seal flexible film packaging, partially developed by a supplier to UK retailer Marks & Spencer, reduces the amount of material required and extends the shelf life of products, according to results of recent trials.

Tate & Lyle teams up with Eridania for Italian sugar supply

By  Jess Halliday

Tate & Lyle and Italian sugar producer Eridania Sadam have formed a joint venture for the marketing and sales of all sugar products to the Italian market, seen as an important step in developing new sugar markets following EU sugar reform.

Another Indian company moves in on sucralose

By  Lorraine Heller

An Indian pharmaceutical firm has completed a new sucralose facility and is ready to begin production of the popular sweetener, using what it claims to be a non patent-infringing process.

New enzymes help distillers cut costs

By  staff reporter

Alcoholic drinks makers could benefit from a new range of enzymes that claim to increase production at the same times as significantly reducing operating costs.

Fonterra innovation takes colostrum into functional beverages

By  Jess Halliday

Fonterra has developed a technique that allows colostrum to be added to ready-to-drink beverages with a longer shelf-life, opening up opportunities for new kinds of products and building sales of the ingredient in Asia.