New headspace technique detects poultry spoilage
US scientists have developed a new simple diagnostic instrument that speedily detects minute traces of chemical compounds that indicate poultry spoilage, leaving the product undamaged.
Archives for May 2, 2010
TIC anticipates modified acacia gum approval in 2011
Following a positive safety opinion from EFSA last month, US hydrocolloids company TIC Gums is expecting its gum acacia modified with n-octenyl succinic anhydride (OSA) to received European clearance in 2011.
Biotech sector buoyant in ’09, but SMEs still struggle
Last year was a bumper year for the biotech sector overall, according to a new report, as R&D budgets were slashed but majors’ sales soared. Innovative smaller firms may be feeling the pinch more, however.
Innovation driven by need to do more with less
The growing population, people eating more, and climate change mean that innovation is being driven by the need to do more with less, according to Mike O’Riordan, European technical director at National Starch.
Naturex met ’09 targets, goes for more growth
French plant-derived ingredient supplier Naturex has reported revenues and profits in line with its 2009 targets, and is working on the full integration of recently acquired Natraceutical assets.
Senomyx balance sheet benefits from product launches
Senomyx revenues increased 120 percent in the first quarter of 2010 compared to the same period last year, as three of its major collaborators simultaneously launched products using Senomyx ingredients.