Active and intelligent packaging in US set for healthy growth - report
US demand for active and intelligent packaging is predicted to climb 8 per cent per year to be worth US$2.3bn by 2015, new industry research has said.
Archives for June 27, 2011
Industry efforts to cut salt content appear wasted on consumers
Despite the “considerable efforts” of industry to reduce salt content in food products, a new study suggests it is having zero impact on people’s salt intake.
Man-made meat may be just around the corner, say scientists
Facing an ever-increasing population, and a growing demand for meat products, the world’s first in vitro meat may offer the beginning of a new solution to the problem, say researchers.
French to receive extension for stevia use ahead of EU approval
The Commission has agreed to allow the continued use of stevia in France until the EU approves the sweetener, providing relief to companies worried that the extension would end before EU-wide authorisation is granted.
Hydrocolloid use could create new fish products: Study
Using hydrocolloids in fish products offers up opportunities for the development of new products based on surimi and restructuring technologies, say researchers.