New thermometer scans food surfaces for critical readings
A new food safety thermometer can scan the surface of hot and cold foods, displaying results instantly, its manufacturer claims.
Archives for November 9, 2006
EU ministers to search for obesity solution
EU ministers of health from 53 European countries are due to meet in Istanbul next week to develop a strategy to tackle obesity.
PLThomas expands Tomat-O-Red distribution
PLThomas is set to offer LycoRed's natural colorant line to food and beverage companies throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico, in an exclusive deal that expands the distrutors reach with the natural red antioxidant food coloring.
Future fortunes of cereal, dairy snack sectors analysed
Cereal and dairy snack innovations that respond to lifestyle changes will be key to the future profitability of these sectors, according to Leatherhead Food International.
Marks and Spencer's benefits from health boom
Marks and Spencer's said yesterday it has increased its slice of the UK's food market to four per cent from 3.8 per cent by taking advantage of booming health trends.
One in 20 EU pesticides fake, claims study
More than one in 20 pesticides sold in the EU could be fake, potentially endangering food safety and human health, according to the Society of Chemical Industry.
Food experts examine benefits of olive oil, Med diet
Food professionals and culinary experts from around the world are today gathering in the southern Italian region of Puglia for six days of seminars, symposia and product tasting in an effort to understand and promote the health benefits of the...
Soil condition crucial in acrylamide production, study
Flour made from sulphur-deprived wheat contains higher levels of acrylamide, according to new research.