Americas: Metabolix launches certified compostable film grade resin for transparent film, bag applications
Metabolix, Inc. has launched Mvera B5011, a new film grade resin that allows for the production of compostable, and highly transparent, film and bags.
The...
Americas: Thermo Scientific unveils centrifuge product line for food safety applications
Thermo Scientific unveils its general purpose centrifuges to enable clinical and life science researchers to spin more samples in a single run while maximizing...
Americas: Brazilian dairy company Sabe opts for filling technology from SIG Combibloc
Brazilian dairy company Sabe Alimentos Ltda is opting for the filling technology from SIG Combibloc with two filling machines operating at its Muribeca factory...
Americas: Air quality systems are vital to preventing airborne plant pathogenic contaminants in food...
Successfully treating direct surface pathogens is only part of the food safety challenge for processors, according to South Florida-based RGF Environmental.
The company recommends a...
Americas: ASTM proposes standard to understand consumer preferences on products
US-based ASTM has proposed a standard guide to cover issues considered in product testing on consumers’ making acceptance and preference decisions.
ASTM WK22268, Guide for...
Americas: Oystar Group to present packaging machines at Pack Expo 2014
The Oystar Group packaging machine manufacturer will present machines with manifold uses for the food and beverage industry at the Pack Expo 2014 in...
Americas: More US consumers found to order meals based on presentation, familiar ingredients, says...
A Mintel research finds that more consumers in the US eat with their eyes, not their stomachs—as about 38% of adults agree that if...
Americas: Food systems need to change to cope with climate change, says FAO
Overcoming climate change is central to achieving a sustainable future for the planet's growing population, and food security must lie at the heart of...
Americas: Seafood firm King Oscar uses opening system from Ardagh
Norwegian seafood firm, King Oscar, has chosen Ardagh’s Easy Peel aluminium can end as a new and improved approach to can openability, which comprises...
Americas: Tea, citrus fruit found to lower ovarian cancer risk, finds study
Tea and citrus fruits and juices are associated with a lower risk of developing ovarian cancer, according to new research from the University of...