Biosense develops new shellfish toxin tester
A Norwegian university spinoff has developed a cheaper, rapid test for shellfish that can help processors check that their food products confirm to the EU's safety standards.
Archives for September 19, 2005
Rising growth in Europe offsets sugar pressures at Danisco
Danisco ingredients business wins market share in the first quarter, offsetting a hit at the Danish firm's sugar unit, reports the Danish firm.
Casein, whey formulas reduce infants' allergy risk
Infants whose parents suffer from food allergies have less chance of developing them themselves if they are fed hydrolyzed casein or whey formulas in place of cow's milk based formulas when breast-feeding is not possible or inadequate, according to a...
Food risk and public trust, industry must be more proactive
Consumer confidence in food additives takes a blow after the Sudan 1 scare in the UK with one in four shoppers claiming food is more risky today than twelve months ago, finds a new survey that claims food firms must ease these fears through ongoing...
Opportunities grow for food maker in Eastern Europe
Gains for food makers laid out as Eastern Europe's food retail sector continues to hot up and more international chains look to increase their market shares by expanding beyond the major cities, says a new report.