Mettler Toledo tackles lack of space problem
Mettler Toledo has tweaked its X33 series x-ray inspection system to target food manufacturers with limited factory space.
Archives for June 24, 2013
Preventing waste: DuPont tackles the sticky problem of rye
Incorporating an enzyme blend into dough contaning rye flour can reduce waste by improving the handling and proofing stability, says DuPont.
Focus on taste to attract ‘middle greens’ to sustainable foods, says Organic Monitor
Want to attract consumers to your sustainably produced products? Focus on taste, and make it personal, according to experts speaking at Organic Monitor’s Sustainable Foods Summit in Amsterdam earlier this month.
China and EU discuss brucellosis challenge
European and Chinese health officials gathered in Shandong last week to discuss how China can tackle the spread of brucellosis in livestock.
CP Kelco and Jungbunzlauer welcome the determination
Xanthan gum: ITC/DOC find Chinese suppliers guilty of dumping
Imports of xanthan gum from China have been hit with anti-dumping duties following an investigation by the US International Trade Commission (USITC) and the US Department of Commerce.
Palm oil companies given 48 hours to provide satellite images of plantations
The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) has given five of its Indonesian members 48 hours to submit satellite images of their plantations, as evidence that they are not responsible for the forest fires that have engulfed several South East Asian...
Consumer group outs ‘shonky’ Aussie liquid breakfast brands
An Australian consumer rights watchdog has branded liquid breakfasts’ nutritional claims as “dodgy” and “shonky” following an investigation into 23 brands.
Reformulation crucial to improving public health, says UK policy expert
Reformulating foods and drinks that people actually consume is crucial for improving public health, as many people are just not interested in healthy eating, according to a new article published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ).
AquaBounty CEO: We continue to battle to communicate the reality of our product… Sen Murkowski should know better
The beleaguered boss of AquaBounty Technologies says Sen Lisa Murkowski's attempts to force mandatory labeling of his firm's genetically engineered (GE) salmon are "another setback" in what has been a "dreadful experience", but he remains confident that...
Funding boost to develop microchips for pathogen detection
A microfabrication technique to develop three-dimensional microfluidic devices in polymers could help identify unwanted particles in food and water.
Specially bred canary seeds celiac safe, find scientists
A new variety of hairless canary seed specifically bred for human consumption qualifies as gluten-free, scientists find.
Gluten-free takeout orders up 60% YoY, while 4% of US restaurants now offer gluten-free options, says GrubHub
Gluten-free takeout orders have grown almost 60% since April 2012, according to digital food ordering service GrubHub.
SPECIAL EDITION: HEALTHY AND FUNCTIONAL CONFECTIONERY
Industry voices on consumer demand for functional confectionery
Does the industry believe there is strong demand among consumers for functional and healthier confectionery products?
African Swine Fever confirmed in Belarus
Veterinary authorities in Belarus have confirmed there has been an outbreak of African Swine Fever in the country’s Grodno region.