FSA flags up potential of purified insect protein
The use of purified or partially purified insect protein could become commercial viable if a reliable source could be identified, finds new research from the UK’s food safety agency.
Archives for November 16, 2011
Despite ‘headwinds’ Glanbia could hit acquisition trail again in 2012, analyst
Irish dairy ingredients and cheese manufacturer Glanbia could be on the look-out for acquisitions again in 2012, according to an analyst based in the country.
New technologies may open up oilseed waste as source of vegetable proteins, suggests review
Smarter processing of industrial by-products from oilseed oil production could lead to more sustain able production of value-added vegetable proteins, suggests a new academic review.
Canadian listeria outbreak prompts new meat culture
A starter culture to tackle listeria and salmonella in salami and fermented sausage products was developed as a result of a major listeria meat product contamination in Canada, explained developer Chr. Hansen.
Poultry firm fined after falling foul of listeria contamination
An Australia poultry wholesaler, which provided an airline with Listeria monocytogenes contaminated pre-cooked chicken, has been fined almost A$250,000 for its part in an outbreak which infected dozens.
EFSA calls for new safety measures after deadly E.coli outbreak
Sprouted seed producers should introduce extra food safety measures throughout the production chain in the wake of the deadly E.coli outbreak in Europe this year, said the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
Cadbury upholds purple reign in colour trademark row with Nestle
Cadbury has acquired a UK trademark for a shade of the colour purple on chocolate bar packaging following a legal dispute with major rival Nestle.
New yeast could provide ‘seamless’ acrylamide reduction, claims Functional Technologies
Vancouver-based Functional Technologies claims it has developed a new, faster-acting proprietary yeast strain capable of reducing acrylamide under most food processing conditions, regardless of the presence of other yeast nutrients.