Cold water cools Salmonella rate in eggs
Using cold water instead of warm during a second wash of eggs can help cooling, which reduces the risk of pathogen growth both inside and outside the shell, according to research published yesterday.
Archives for December 20, 2006
System sorts small foods according to internal composition
Two European companies have devised a method of sorting wheat grains and other additives based on internal content, allowing processors to monitor the quality of the ingredients going into their products.
EU Council backs Austrian ban on GM corn
The European Council is today due to formally back Austria's ban on the cultivation of two genetically modified crops, a move the biotechnology industry has branded as a "departure from rational decision making" .
Ocean Spray expands cranberry production to meet increased demand
Cranberry giant Ocean Spray is expanding its dried cranberry production to meet expanding global demand for the healthy ingredient, which is said to have grown 30 percent over the past year.
New General Mills cereals meet Disney nutritional guidelines
General Mills has introduced a new line of Disney branded children's cereal that meets the entertainment giant's newly established nutritional guidelines.
World's largest vinegar plant under construction in China
Two Singaporean firms, Tee Yih Jia Food and Super Coffeemix, are working with Chinese firm Jiangsu Hengshun Sauce and Food on building the world's largest vinegar factory in Zhenjiang city, Jiangsu province.
Sunoko continue Serbian sugar investments
Leading Serbian sugar producer Sunoko will continue to invest in it operations throughout 2007, despite continued uncertainty over the future of sugar production in the neighbouring EU.
ABF Ingredients seeking expansion in China
Food and retail group Associated British Foods (ABF) is actively looking for opportunities to increase its presence in China's ingredients market, and could make an acquisition in the coming year, according to the unit's chief executive.
Irradiation kills pathogens not taste, according to study
Irradiation technology effectively kills foodborne pathogens such as Listeria without conclusively worsening taste or smell, according to a new study.
Food industry weighs in on impact of chemicals law
With the final passage of the new EU law regulating chemicals in the bloc, the food industry has expressed concern about the uncertainties relating to the scope of the legislation and the eventual cost to processors.
Korean food makers to cut trans fats, say officials
South Korean snack and fast food makers are considering reducing or even eliminating the use of trans fats by the end of 2008, according to a report.
Gluten-free bread promises improved texture, taste
Scientists have developed a new variety of gluten-free bread suitable for consumers suffering from coeliac disease and boasting a longer shelf-life, increased nutritional value and better texture than products already available.
Trans Fat Focus
FDA to examine footnotes to trans fat labeling
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expects to launch a consumer study to determine if footnotes on the nutrition labels of food products will improve people's understanding of trans fat declarations.
Bulgarian funding failing domestic organic producers
A new report has found that funding designed to initiate and promote organic certification amongst Bulgarian food processors and producers is failing smaller domestic enterprises in the country.
Christmas feature
Reindeer milk - not on Santa's list this year
In a year that has seen camel, sheep and donkey milk grab the headlines in turn, Mrs Rudolph and her chums neednt fear that theyre next to get the "other milk" treatment.