Ireland outlines Campylobacter reduction measures
A report from Irish food safety officials aimed at poultry processors, producers and retailers has set out a series of measures to cut campylobacter contamination along the supply chain.
Archives for September 1, 2011
TCI predicts healthy future for high-stearic, high-oleic sunflower oil as it opens new biorefinery
Specialty oilseed firm Technology Crops International (TCI) is looking to boost its presence in the food and dietary supplements markets after opening a state-of-the-art biorefinery on Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Industry commends US Codex reps’ support of science-based standards
A group of industry and agriculture organizations has commended US representatives attending Codex committee meetings over the past year for their leadership and support of science-based standards.
CASH recognises bread industry efforts on salt reduction
New UK research has found supermarkets’ unlabelled in-store bakery bread is generally higher in salt than the supermarkets’ packaged bread, with differences of more than half a gram between similar products.
Interview: Mark Gottsacker, president, Global Bottling Partners
Smoothly does it. The secret to success in protein beverages
Protein beverages can have mass market appeal if firms get the formulation right, keep calories down and refocus marketing efforts on the people that are actually drinking their products, rather than the people they think are drinking them, according to...
Study maps how tastes are coded in brain
Different tastes are sensed by a unique set of neurons in distinct areas of the brain, reveals new research in mice.
Fewer than one in five Americans test burger temperature: AMI survey
Only 19 percent of Americans who cook burger meats use a thermometer to ensure they are safely cooked, according to a new poll commissioned by the American Meat Institute (AMI).
Solae raises prices by 8% - but says soy still ‘stable choice’ for food manufacturers
Soy “continues to be a more stable choice for food companies” than dairy or meat protein, a leading soy ingredients supplier has insisted after raising prices for the second time this year.
Greater efficiencies and visibility with real time supply chain system, say Amcor
An innovative ordering system that gives fresh produce packers round-the-clock access to flexible packaging materials and real-time visibility of stock levels boosts efficiency throughout the supply chain, said Amcor.
Organic tomato juice more ‘nutritious’ than conventional juice?
Juice from organically grown tomatoes contains higher levels of bioactive polyphenols than juice made from conventionally grown tomatoes, says a new study.
Dannon opens R&D center to speed yogurt innovation process
Dannon has opened a new $9m research and development center at its White Plains, NY headquarters, in order to improve collaboration between departments and bring new products to market more quickly.
Australian dairy export future may not be so rosy: Analyst
A new report raises serious doubts about the future prospects of Australia’s dairy exports, citing various reasons why the country's production levels will not be able to keep pace with demand for dairy.