New company to bring innovation to meat processing
Vitiva has formed a partnership to launch a new company targeting the meat processing sector
Archives for September 24, 2009
Neogen sees strong growth, acquisitions and speaks out on China
Neogen Corporation said its food safety investments in China have yet to yield a strong return but that a new test for food contaminants was soon to go into operation that may change the situation.
National Starch creates animal free emulsifier for instant foods
National Starch has developed a new fat encapsulation system for instant desserts or other dried products that replaces animal derived ingredients like sodium caseinate.
Salt targets get meaningful results for heart health: Study
Moderate reductions in salt intakes do indeed result in clinically relevant and beneficial reductions in blood pressure, says a new study from London.
Here’s the scoop: Ice cream is next for stevia
Stevia could soon be adopted by ice cream manufacturers, claims a partnership of ingredient developers which believes it has overcome the technical challenges of producing frozen desserts using the natural sweetener.
Organic food not too expensive, insists Soil Association
The Soil Association (SA) has denied that organic food is too expensive, pointing out that many organic products are cheaper than their branded non-organic equivalent.
Edible apple film wraps could boost meat safety
Apple-based edible films containing plant antimicrobials could protect red meat and poultry against harmful bacteria including E. coli and Listeria, according to a study published in the Journal of Food Science.