Eurofins unveils ground-breaking multi allergen screening system
A pioneering new multi-screening allergen method is more effective, accurate, quicker and cheaper than existing methods used in the food industry, said Eurofins.
Archives for April 14, 2011
Special edition: Risk communication
How to manage media over meat contamination
Prompt public communication, acknowledgement of real and perceived risks, and control of stigma are key to effective management of food safety crisis, says a team of experts investigating lessons from two dioxin crises.
Review highlights need for research ‘fusion’ when studying texture
Understanding and quantifying different aspects involved in the dynamic changes of foods during oral processing is essential to improving food texture, according to a new review.
Innovative glucan may be useful as food thickener, suggests study
An innovativemicrobial glucan known as Salecan may be useful as thickening agent, according to new research.
Givaudan encourages suppliers to share ethical data
Givaudan is working towards sourcing decisions based on qualitative, sustainability-related factors rather than just quantitative, economic factors, and is asking suppliers of 80 per cent of its raw materials to join SEDEX by 2015.