Gold nanoparticles help detect Listeria cheaply
Scientists have developed a Listeria biosensor using gold nanoparticles, which they claim achieves rapid, cost-effective results and proves highly sensitive.
Archives for March 13, 2013
NO EVIDENCE OF 'SIGNIFICANT' CHILD GI INTOLERANCE IN OTHER JURISDICTIONS: CARGILL
Cargill suffers bitter erythritol blow: EFSA rejects beverage use extension
Cargill has failed in its second attempt to secure EU approval for use of bulk sweetener erythritol in soft drinks, after EFSA published a negative opinion relating to its introduction on child safety grounds.
Birko helps cantaloupe growers in food safety fight
Birko is offering a peroxyacetic acid (PAA) based formulation, Birkoside MP-2, that has been shown effective against listeria on cantaloupe rind, in response to concerns ahead of the growing season.
We're never going to win on obesity: It's time to change the conversation, says Lustig
The fight for public health should not be against obesity, but rather the dangerous metabolic conditions that both obese and non-obese people suffer from. And the prime target for those diseases is sugar, says Professor Robert Lustig.
Danone, Unilever and Nestlé ranked top for nutrition – but could do better, says report
Danone, Unilever and Nestlé are doing better than most companies in tackling the problems of obesity and malnutrition – but even these firms have significant room for improvement, according to a new report.
A food safety success story: Three crazy guys with a big idea
The case of one company’s journey from ‘appalling’ food safety to third party certification provided a refreshingly honest view on the effect major companies can have on food safety – even for the smallest start-ups – at the GFSI conference in Barcelona...
Adams Food Ingredients unveils cost-saving dairy ingredient replacement powders
Adams Food Ingredients (AFI) has developed a range of cost-saving clean-label dairy powders that enable manufacturers to replace all or part of a dairy ingredient.
Brussels predicts halt to growth of EU poultry sector
A European Commission food market data report has predicted the long-running growth on European Union (EU) poultry meat production will finally end next year (2014), registering an anticipated dip of 0.7%.
Horsemeat found in domestic Russian product
The horsemeat scandal expanded into Russia this week, following the discovery of horse DNA in a shipment of sausages issued by a Russian company.
Contaminated water in pesticides could be source of norovirus entering the supply chain, finds study
Contaminated water used to dilute pesticides could be responsible for viruses entering the fresh food supply chain, claim scientists.
Focus on New Zealand: World trade view
New Zealand is a force to be reckoned with on the meat export market, and ships beef and lamb to an impressive 116 countries worldwide. However, limited lamb supply and the debt crisis in Europe contributed to a dramatic fall in the value of New...
Apple cider waste to snacks: UK NPD specialist develops process
UK new product development (NPD) specialist Omniceutica has developed a process that transforms apple pulp and surplus fruit waste from cider making into nutrient-dense, bite-sized snacks.
Big Vote - CAP Reform
EU sugar quotas extended to 2020
EU sugar quotas will remain in place in Europe until 2020 after a vote on Common Agricultural Policy reforms (CAP) in European Parliament today.
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Gap analysis and training audits first step in building food safety program
Gap analysis or training audits are the best methods to start building a food safety program, according to AIB International.