Troubled times feared for almond supply
Food manufacturers who have benefited from record almond crops over the last few years could see supplies dry up as growers warn of a turbulent year ahead amid “unrelenting global demand”.
Archives for August 17, 2008
Laser combo improves safety and quality for fresh-cut processors, says firm
A new combination of lasers with colour cameras can achieve superior product quality and food safety, claims Key Technology.
Weekly comment
False starting in the stevia race
The Greeks have a saying that goes something like this: ‘If you’re in too much of a rush, you’ll trip up’. The food and drinks industry could well benefit from the simplistic wisdom of such traditional advice as they race to bring the natural sweetener...
ADM to acquire German rapeseed plant
Archer Daniels Midland has signed an agreement to acquire a rapeseed crushing plant in southern Germany – its first in Central and Eastern Europe region.
Vitamin D3 stable for fortifying cheese: study
Fortification of Cheddar cheese with vitamin D3 may be an effective means of raising vitamin D levels in the population, suggest new results from Canada.
Oil combo to facilitate trans-fat free margarine: study
A blend of canola oil, palm stearin, and palm kernel oil can produce margarine free of trans-fats and desirable textural properties, says new research from the US.
High cocoa costs continue to plague industry
Confectionery manufacturers are facing increasing cost pressures as cocoa prices reach their highest in over 20 years as cocoa futures prices soared by 3 per cent.
Salmonella outbreak leads to product recall
Irish company Dawn Farm Foods has withdrawn some cooked bacon products following concerns over possible salmonella contamination.
Food companies seek commodity experts to stabilize costs
Major players in the food industry are looking for experts in commodity procurement to tackle volatile raw material prices which have eaten into profits, according to reports.
Australian regulator pays Pan $55m after recall rethink
The Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) will pay $55 million (€32.58m) to liquidated supplements manufacturer Pan Pharmaceuticals after inappropriately recalling the company’s entire 1600-product suite in 2003.