Using a low-cost apparatus designed to quickly and accurately measure the properties of handheld laser devices, researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST, an agency of the US Department of Commerce) have tested ...
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Meat packing firm Hilton Food is likely to suffer a short-term impact from the horsemeat scandal, despite none of its products being involved, according to City analyst Panmure Gordon. Hilton Food Group was likely to suffer a short-term ...
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Buying traceable, local and British food has risen “substantially” up consumers’ agendas since the horsemeat scandal, according to the latest research from Mintel. The horsemeat scandal had made consumers more aware of ...
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Deda Elementi is urging its European dealers to watch out for wheels and components stolen from its warehouse here last month. "We urge buyers of Deda Elementi products to pay close attention and be careful: the stolen material is ...
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At the recent SPIE Photonics West 2013 trade show in San Francisco (5-7 February), Luminus Devices Inc of Billerica, MA, USA, which makes PhlatLight (photonic lattice) LEDs for solid-state lighting applications, announced that production ...
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The continuing horsemeat scandal could benefit premium food retailers at the expense of value outlets, according to city analyst Shore Captial. Value brands could prove a casualty of the horsemeat scandal Analysts Clive Black and ...
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Bürkert, the German fluid technology specialist, has developed an automated system for continuously monitoring reverse osmosis systems for the desalination of seawater. Filtration+Separation reports. Reverse osmosis is the most ...
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A busy year full of great new projects lies ahead for Lafuma, brand leader in the outdoor market, which “has made the mountain its favourite playground for over 80 years”. Mountains, outdoor and love for nature are the core ...
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Atego, the supplier development tools for safety-critical systems and software, has launched a database of software for publication and reuse. Called Atego Asset Library, it is based on the OMG’s Reusable Asset Specification (RAS). ...
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Accurate and repeatable gas flow measurements are a crucial part of obtaining good results from your Gas Chromatograph. The 7000 GC Flowmeter makes gas flow measurement easier and more accurate, helping to eliminate user errors. At only ...
PepsiCo will begin using a number of British-sourced ingredients for its line of Walkers crisps. The move aims to emphasise Walkers' "taste and quality" and will include a brand refresh and marketing campaign, PepsiCo said. Across its ...
US-based software firm SafetyChain Software has announced that Dole Fresh Vegetables, a leading producer of fresh fruits and vegetables, has implemented SafetyChain for Food solution, in order to strengthen food safety. SafetyChain ...
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The BBC Inside Out Report, aired before Christmas, provided disturbing evidence of how, despite the best efforts of pharmaceutical manufacturers, the supply chain remains vulnerable. A number of pharmacies in London were allegedly revealed ...
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Yokogawa sees a growing need for accurate power measure in today’s more energy-conscious world. Not only battery-powered device, but white goods and industrial systems need tight control of power consumption to comply with ...
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US-based All Natural Freshness has unveiled fully traceable High Pressure Processing (HPP) Intelligence Manager traceability platform that complies with the Safe Quality Food Institute standards. The company noted that its traceability ...