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BASF to extend biodegradable focus
18-Apr-2008 - BASF is planning to significantly step up production of its biodegradable plastic materials amidst growing demand from various industries including packagers.
Indian herbal provides food hydrogel advance
14-Apr-2008 - The production of stable, cross-linked hydrogels could be possible by using the well-known Indian herbal genipin, suggest Indian researchers.
Purac helps cut salt without raising listeria risk
09-Apr-2008 - Biochemicals company Purac has stepped up development in products that prevent growth of listeria bacterium as reformulation to cut salt content increases the risk of the food-borne illness.
Software simplifies supply systems, says manufacturer
07-Apr-2008 - A newly devised software solution for warehousing could allow food processors to streamline their entire storage and distribution operations into a single more efficient system, according to the developer.
Packer designed to step up efficiency and changeover times
04-Apr-2008 - A manufacturer of case and tray packaging equipment for the food industry claims its latest development allows processors greater flexibility in packaging a variety of different products on the same machine.
Antimicrobial meat decontaminates step nearer after EFSA verdict
03-Apr-2008 - Four antimicrobial substances used for decontaminating poultry carcasses do not affect consumer bacterial resistance to antibiotics, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has said this week.
PakSense develops standard temperature-monitoring labels
02-Apr-2008 - PakSense's temperature monitoring labels for fresh food products in transit are now easier to order and are delivered to customers more quickly, according to the company.
Murrays launches eco-packaging for poultry
28-Mar-2008 - Murray's Chickens, one of the largest organic firms in the US, claims to be the first poultry company in the country to switch to environmentally-friendly packaging without polystyrene or foam trays.
BASF initiative helps ensure food safety, measures sustainability
18-Mar-2008 - BASF has developed a tool for its customers in the food industry which affords detailed information on the composition of products and manufacturing methods, including levels of sustainability achieved in production.
Eureka status for rapid food pathogen test
12-Mar-2008 - An ultra-rapid multiplex food pathogen test being developed for meat producers by RnA Assays and UK-based Alaska Food Diagnostics has been awarded EUREKA status.
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