Despite fears to the contrary, all major ocean carriers survived the global economic downturn by cutting capacity through layups and slow steaming, according to the Shipping Gazette citing this year’s Drewry’s Annual Market Review & Forecast 2010-11.
Canada has become the first country in the world to declare bisphenol A (BPA) to be a toxic substance that poses risks to human health and the environment, according to FoodProductionDaily.com.
US company Mocon Inc has launched a new screening system which it says can significantly reduce bacterial detection times for food processors and packers.
PepsiCo UK is researching the feasibility of converting potato peel waste into crisp packaging and estimates a two year timeframe before market introduction, according to BakeryandSnacks.com.
Gulfood 2011, which offers a platform for the food and beverage industry to both showcase and source products and services for the region’s markets, will run from February 27 to March 2, 2011 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.
The UAE is currently spending USD$800 million (NZD$1.06 billion) per year on building, operating and maintenance of desalination plants which will jump by over 300% to $3.22 billion over the next six years, according to Emirates24/7, citing a new report by Global Water Intelligence.
A scientist at the Fraunhofer Institute has developed new antimicrobial active packaging film that targets microorganisms on the surface of meat, fish and cheese to extend product shelf life, according to FoodProductionDaily.com.
Consumers in southern Europe have a particularly positive attitude towards food and drink products packed in glass, according to FoodProductionDaily.com, citing a survey of European attitudes to glass packaging.
Moscow has been named the most favourable city in Europe for companies looking to set up an office, according to a survey by Cushman & Wakefield carried by NZTE’s website.
Incorporating whey protein into exercise recovery beverages could open a lucrative new market for sports drinks manufacturers, according to research commissioned by performance nutrition company Volac, according to Nutraingredients.com.
The United Arab Emirates said late last week it won’t implement a proposed ban on Research In Motion Ltd’s BlackBerry services.
China’s household wealth is set to more than double to USD $35 trillion (NZD$46.3 trillion) by 2015 if the country maintains its historic growth rates, according to China Daily citing a report by Credit Suisse.
Global pharmaceutical sales may rise between 5 and 7% next year to USD$880 billion (NZD$1.16 trillion) on soaring demand in developing nations led by China as it becomes the world’s third-largest drug market, according to a Bloomberg report carried in China Daily.
Toyota Motor Thailand (TMT) is ready to produce and sell a low-cost car locally to tap more middle-class and first-time buyers but the model is still being decided, according to the Bangkok Post.
Seasonal and chocolate box sales are projected to increase by 12.9% between 2010 and 2015, growing to an estimated GBP4.1 billion (NZD$8.65 billion) by 2015, according to Confectionery News, citing a Mintel report.
Kraft has opened a new innovation centre in Switzerland to ensure its innovations in chewing gum and sugar confectionery have regional appeal, according to ConfectioneryNews.com.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued draft guidance on acidified and fermented foods, such as pickles, relishes and olives, to provide recommendations on manufacturing and quality control, according to FoodProductionDaily.com.
Canada has become the first country in the world to declare bisphenol A (BPA) to be a toxic substance that poses risks to human health and the environment, according to FoodProductionDaily.com.
PepsiCo UK is researching the feasibility of converting potato peel waste into crisp packaging and estimates a two year timeframe before market introduction, according to BakeryandSnacks.com.
The UAE is currently spending USD$800 million (NZD$1.06 billion) per year on building, operating and maintenance of desalination plants which will jump by over 300% to $3.22 billion over the next six years, according to Emirates24/7, citing a new report by Global Water Intelligence.
China’s household wealth is set to more than double to USD $35 trillion (NZD$46.3 trillion) by 2015 if the country maintains its historic growth rates, according to China Daily citing a report by Credit Suisse.
Kraft has opened a new innovation centre in Switzerland to ensure its innovations in chewing gum and sugar confectionery have regional appeal, according to ConfectioneryNews.com.
