RFID suppliers focus on costs, faster tags
Radio frequency identification (RFID) that can be turned off, faster read tags and falling prices are factors that could revive the enthusiasm for the new generation of the technology coming on line.
Archives for August 4, 2005
Natural salt alternative could make low-sodium diet reality
Growing pressure on food manufacturers to cut salt levels has led to a frantic search for alternatives. Joan Watsabaugh tells FoodNavigator-USA.com why AlsoSalt could provide the industry with a viable solution.
Renewed debate over milk and ovarian cancer risk
There is evidence to support the putative link between consumption of milk products and ovarian cancer risk, finds a new meta-analysis of epidemiological studies, but the case is far from cut and dried.
Bioinformatics may isolate food allergy proteins
A team of UK scientists will analyse and demonstrate how bioinformatics could help food companies improve their products, from pin-pointing allergy-causing proteins to identifying the cause of batch spoilage.
Solae predicts boom in Chinese soy consumption
Soy protein giant Solae is building a manufacturing facility in China in order to tap into the country's huge potential as a major consumer of soy protein.
Coke, Pepsi, Ipsei and a looming legal dispute
Coca-Cola could face a legal challenge from arch-rival Pepsi if it succeeds in launching a new vitamin-enriched soft drink on the UK market.
World enzyme demand to hit $5.1bn by 2009
World demand for enzymes is expected to rise 6.5 per cent annually to nearly $5.1 billion in 2009, according to a new report.
Coke taps energy market with sugar free drink
Coca-Cola has launched Sugar Free Full Throttle, a clear indication of both the potential growth of the energy drink market and increasing concerns over the links between soft drinks and bad health, writes Anthony Fletcher.
Martek DHA patent upheld in Europe
Nutritional oils maker Martek Biosciences has held off another challenge to the intellectual property on its key product, the omega-3 fatty acid DHA, although it is still locked up in further court cases to protect patent rights.