The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) said drinking very hot liquids could cause cancer but added no conclusive evidence showed that coffee is probably carcinogenic. Based on limited data which have shown a positive links ...
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An investigation by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IRAC) has concluded drinking very hot beverages probably causes cancer of the oesophagus in humans. The investigation did not ...
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China will continue to offer potential for high growth to coffee beverage players, experts said. For, new consumers are being continually attracted to support the ready-to-drink or RTD coffee and coffee pod machines, they said. Hope ...
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Melbourne-based company Frank Green Pty Ltd has launched a ‘SmartBottle’ which allows customers to pay for beverages through an embedded microchip in the bottle. It is also marketed as an environmentally friendly alternative to ...
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A, RoHS directives contained in the scope of electrical and electronic equipment: 1. Large household appliances Large refrigeration equipment, refrigerators, freezers, other large food refrigeration, preservation and storage of ...
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January 27, 2003, the European Parliament and the European Council adopted Directive 2002/95/EC, that is, "in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Restrictions on the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances Directive" (The Restriction of the use ...
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The Subway brand is set to unveil a series of improvements to the sustainability of its packaging as well as operational procedures. The brand will serve its hot drinks to eat-in or take-away in double-wall sustainable cup, which is made ...
Italian espresso machine manufacturer N&W Global is exhibiting at the Caffé Culture Show today and tomorrow (15-16 May), with its latest table-top coffee machine – Karisma – on show at stand C31. The Karisma Double ...
From that date shoppers will have to pay at least 5p for each single use carrier bag they use. According to the Department of Environment, the main aim of the charge is to help protect the environment by "reducing the unnecessary use of ...
UK-based Tri-Star Packaging has unveiled a new plant-based cup lid for hot drinks that can be composted by consumers at home. According to the company, the new lid is made from a renewable material bagasse, a sugar cane pulp, and is ...
News reports indicate that Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg may propose restrictions on the use of polystyrene foam foodservice products in New York City, ostensibly as a way to increase recycling rates. American Chemistry Council (ACC) vice ...
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The brief: To create a style of packaging for the ready meal market that was lightweight and allowed the consumer to see the product itself Client: Tesco Brand: Piing Design: Intelligent Packaging Solutions UK launch date: Summer ...
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UK-based soft drinks manufacturer Britvic is launching Lipton Ice Tea in a new packaging format of 1.25l. The format has been introduced in response to consumer feedback and trials, with Britvic research revealing that purchase intent is ...
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UK-based supplier to the foodservice sector Brakes Group has launched a range of compostable food packaging and catering disposables including salad and take-away boxes, soup and deli containers, chip trays, hot drinks cups and lids and ...
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