News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
The European Commission is in the news again this week with the latest proposal to strengthen food safety in the Member States. According to a statement released on Tuesday, the Commission is to revamp official controls relating to the hygiene of food...
After the first six months of 2002, US milk production has continued to outpace dairy product demand, resulting in a significant increase in stocks, the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) reports this week.
ConAgra Foods, the number two North American food company, has received antitrust clearance for the planned sale of 54 per cent of its fresh meat operations to an investor group.
Chiorino, a UK-based company providing belting products for the food industry, has launched a new type of belt with increased protection against bacteria.
Two recent studies of children's breakfast eating habits in the US suggest that youngsters who eat oatmeal at the start of the day could perform better in memory tests.
As the United States celebrates National Ice Cream week this week, the media is awash with reports from companies and associations boasting a multitude of reports linked to this popular food product.
A major study of the effects of hormone replacement therapy has been halted after scientists discovered a major risk of ovarian cancer - but there are plenty of natural alternatives to help women deal with the menopause.