Process recycles PET into food-contact plastic, claims company
A US-based company yesterday claimed to have developed a process to turn recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) into plastic that can be used to package foods.
Archives for November 29, 2007
Top UK scientist advocates GM future
Debate has been stirred in the UK over a future that could see GM foods on supermarket shelves, as the government's outgoing chief scientific advisor said he believes GM food to be safer than convention food.
Grape-seed extract gives natural meat preservative
An extract from grape seeds could offer a natural alternative to synthetic preservatives for processed meat, according to research from the US.
Fonterra tracks carbon footprint across supply chain
Fonterra, one of the world's largest dairy companies, has become the latest processor to announce it would measure carbon emissions across its entire supply chain.