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Chocoholics rejoice: cocoa boosts memory, researchers say
Researchers have found evidence that regular consumption of dietary cocoa flavanols may improve cognitive function in elderly subjects with early memory decline. [ + ]
Dimples the solution to energy efficiency
Leading up to the introduction of the carbon tax, Teralba Industries was approached by a number of food processing plants for a solution to reduce their carbon footprint and energy costs. [ + ]
Compostable coffee packaging solution
Innovia Films’ compostable, cellulose-based material NatureFlex is helping a New Zealand coffee roaster meet its commitment to being socially and environmentally responsible. [ + ]
Football fever hits the bottled water market in Ukraine
As part of the 2012 UEFA European Football Championship festivities, SIPA of Italy worked with IDS Ukraine to develop special football-shaped Morshinka branded mineral water. [ + ]
Intelligent cargo for more efficient, greener logistics
EU-funded research has developed an ‘intelligent cargo’ system that knows where it is, where it is going, when it needs to be there and who is handling it. [ + ]
Software gives vegetable producer the Greenlight for efficiency
CostaExchange selected Muddy Boots’ Greenlight Quality Control to improve visibility and pinpoint areas where improvements are needed. [ + ]
Tattoo design on bottle uses cold-activated ink technology
Specialised inks company Chromatic Technologies Inc (CTI) has made a lasting impression on a liqueur from Tuaca. The bottle’s lion, a classic brand image for Tuaca, was redesigned as a thermochromic feature for the label on the limited-edition bottle. [ + ]
How ‘green’ is my bottle?
The big players in the beverage industry are all seeking the ‘Green Grail’ - packaging for soft drinks that they can present to the marketplace as ‘green’. [ + ]
CoMac installs keg line for San Diego’s oldest craft brewery
San Diego’s oldest craft brewery, Karl Strauss Brewing Co, recently commissioned CoMac of Italy to install a keg line at its Northern Californian brewery. [ + ]
The six guidelines you need to specify a bulk bag filler
As the number of bag filling equipment options increases, so should the ability of the specifier to evaluate standalone equipment and integrated systems against current and anticipated needs. [ + ]
Lindt’s dark chocolate leaves a sweet taste in the mouth
At a Chocolate Appreciation Class held on 11 July, Master Chocolatier Thomas Schnetzler introduced attendees to four new flavours of Lindt Excellence dark chocolate, and the best way to savour them. [ + ]
Optyx is the Key to quality for cranberry producer
By installing an Optyx sorter, L&S Cranberry has increased its production time from one shift a day to two, six days a week. [ + ]
Less work for better returns: macadamia sorting system is an all-round cracker
The new dehusking and sorting system at the Macadamia Processing Company’s (MPC’s) Alphadale facility has been a success for growers and processors alike. [ + ]
Managing food safety
To help you to navigate the food safety path, the 19th Australian HACCP Conference will deliver the expertise of 20 leading professionals and exponents of food safety from Australia, New Zealand and the USA. Conference attendees will learn about important legal and technical updates, new technology applications, risk implications from corporate change plus take a glimpse into the future for the Australian food industry. [ + ]
Acrylamide and baking
For years acrylamide has been the focus of research as a response to fears that it may have carcinogenic properties. [ + ]