Salmonella found in chocolate product at Nestlé plant, report
Nestlé has shut down a production line after a positive salmonella test on a batch of chocolate morsels at its one of its facilities in the US, for the second time this year.
Archives for May 2, 2010
Energy drink review calls for tighter regulation
A review of the energy market in an IFT journal has called for tighter regulation to protect consumers and the industry from irresponsible marketing and ever more extreme drinks.
FDA seeks industry comments on food safety during transport
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) on establishing guidance intended to reduce the risk of food contamination during transportation.
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.
Review backs flaxseed lignans' cancer fighting potential
Flaxseed lignans might offer protection against breast, prostate, colon, and skin cancers while the soluble fibre they contain could help maintain steady blood sugar levels, found a review of research into the seed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
HVP recall continues – but far smaller than feared
Two more products have been recalled due to the possibility that they may contain salmonella-tainted hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP) from Basic Food Flavors – but fears of a large-scale recall have proved unfounded.