Antimicrobial coating reduces irradiation time, study finds
Plastic coated with a antimicrobial agent used along with irradiation can reduce pathogens in packaged ready-to-eat vegetables, a scientist claims.
Archives for August 28, 2006
Obesity Forecast 2010: who is to blame?
A new UK government report into obesity has reignited the debate over who should take responsibility for the growing epidemic.
Rice breakthrough promises secure future supplies
A major global scientific effort to enhance the efficiency of rice could have important implications in the supply of the world's most important food.
US enzyme market poised for continued growth
The US enzyme market is set for healthy growth, according to a new report, but continued downward pricing pressures mean that this growth will likely result from a corresponding increase in food and beverage production.
Booming enteral nutrition market offers ingredient opportunities
Aging populations and a growing demand for homecare are driving opportunities for the European enteral nutrition market, ranging from functional foods to microencapsulation.
More omega-3 in organic milk, say scientists
Scientists have called on Britain's food safety authorities to recognise the superior health qualities of organic milk, after a new study showed it contained higher levels of omega-3 than conventional milk.