Edible coatings can extend fruit shelf life, say researchers
A research project in Pakistan has successfully extended the shelf life of different fruits by applying various types of edible coating materials.
Archives for August 28, 2012
Stern-Wywiol Gruppe targets Asia
Stern-Wywiol Gruppe is targeting the Asian market with a range of new applications for flour treatment and fortification as well as other existing ranges.
Cherkizovo reports strong H2 sales
Russian processor Cherkizovo Group has reported strong performance in the first half of 2012, driven by big increases in pork and poultry sales.
Antibiotics threaten charcuterie safety
Antibiotic residues in pork could reduce the effectiveness of bacteria used to make fermented sausages safe to eat, according to a new study.
Mixed progress for Unilever since 2007 - analyst
Unilever has shown mixed progress over the past five years, according to Andrew Wood, senior research analyst for food and home & personal care products at Sanford C Bernstein, based on its predictions for the company made in 2007.
Initiative will boost milk pricing transparency – Robert Wiseman Dairies
Robert Wiseman Dairies has launched an initiative with dairy farmers to increase the transparency of how it determines its farm gate milk prices (FGMP).
Food industry advertising spat deepens
The Children’s Food Campaign (CFC) has stepped up its assault on food industry advertising, vowing to press on with complaints against Nestlé after winning a challenge against UK confectionery firm Swizzels Matlow.
Glanbia signs Dairy Ingredients Ireland JV agreement
Irish dairy giant Glanbia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Glanbia Co-operative Society Limited to enter into a joint venture in respect of its Dairy Ingredients Ireland (DII) business.
Firm harnesses neodymium power to prevent metal contamination
UK-based food inspection specialist S+S Inspection has harnessed the power of neodymium magnets to offer an easy to implement method of removing metal contaminants from liquid and paste product manufacturing lines.
Industry must create ‘added value’ with natural hydrocolloid push: Researchers
Hydrocolloid thickeners and food additives have ‘good prospects’ in terms of potential marketing to consumers due to their natural origins and familiar sources, which make them ideal for marketing in cleaner label foods, according to new consumer research.
Food Vision 2013 to set global food industry agenda for innovation and growth
In March 2013 senior business leaders from global food, drink and nutrition businesses will come together for Food Vision, a world-first industry summit established by the publishers of FoodNavigator.com and NutraIngredients.com. Food Vision will...