Biome Tech Regulatory News (BIOM)

1 Mar 2005 07:01

Stanelco PLC01 March 2005 1 March 2005 Stanelco PLC Asda trials move in-store Stanelco PLC, the RF (radio frequency) applications group, is pleased toannounce that the trial with ASDA for its high integrity sealing ofMicrowaveable Food Trays (CPET) has now successfully proceeded towards actualuse in product at a manufacturing site, through distribution and onto thesupermarket's store shelves. The shelf life trials, which were conducted at Ferndale Foods on behalf of Asda,have now concluded. Both microbiological and organoleptic tests producedencouraging results. This has led to an ASDA product being packaged using RadioFrequency Technology that will appear on the supermarket's shelves from today(Tuesday). Ian Balchin, Chief Executive of Stanelco commented: "The results of the continuing trials with ASDA remain very encouraging.Following the recent agreement of a 60-day option period with ASDA concerningits access to our sealing technology for food retail in the UK and Ireland, welook forward to progressing the relationship towards a long term commercialagreement as soon as possible." Tony Ruane, Technical Manager, Meal Solutions category at ASDA said: "This is a first to market for ASDA and a significant milestone in ourpartnership with Stanelco. ASDA is delighted with the progress of the trials sofar. The environmental benefits of the technology are immense and we are lookingforward to working with Stanelco to widen the reach of RF packaging in thecoming months to other parts of our business. " - Ends - For further information please contact: Ian Balchin, Chief ExecutiveStanelco PLCTel: +44 (0)2380 867100 Jonathon Brill/Billy CleggFinancial DynamicsTel: +44 (0)20 7831 3113 Notes to Editors: Stanelco was founded in 1953 and is a world leader in the development of radiofrequency technologies for processing polymers for edible and packagingapplications and the design and manufacture of optical fibre technology,induction heating and dielectric welding equipment. The Company's current corebusiness is the manufacture of optical fibre using Radio Frequency (RF)technology. Stanelco has been applying its technology to other markets. Currentdevelopments include biodegradable air cushion packaging, sealing of low-costconventional plastics for food packaging, water-soluble detergent capsules,foamed starch trays, edible sachets and waste packing. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange