Salmonella in eggs problem cracked through radio frequency technique
A novel technique for rapidly pasteurizing eggs in the shell without damaging the egg white could reduce salmonella, according to researchers.
Archives for September 4, 2013
Companies ‘hide’ HPP due to consumer fears
High Pressure Processing (HPP) is widely used to pasteurize food, but most food producers ‘hide’ the method because of consumer perceptions, a HPP consultant said.
Self-styled 'Pirate' and Coca-Cola Spain chief sparks boycott calls
Coca-Cola Spain president Marcos de Quinto’s Twitter war of words with Catholic group Hasteoir risks triggering demands for a boycott of the firm’s drinks among some Spanish-speaking consumers.
‘Never say never’: Coca-Cola Enterprises boss on life beyond beverages
Coca-Cola Enterprises’ CEO says a franchise agreement with Coke prevents rival launches products in the non-alcoholic RTD category, but nothing stops it launching drinks in other sectors.
Hot dog manufacturer faces $53k OSHA fine
Hot dog manufacturer Vienna Beef faces a $53,000 fine for 10 Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety violations in Chicago.
Australia ‘lagging behind emerging nations’ in artificial colour use
One of Asia-Pacific’s leading authorities on natural food colours has urged Australian and New Zealand food manufacturers, marketeers and media to show greater leadership in converting to natural colours.
Enough cocoa for chocolate makers this year but price hike looms: ICCO
The International Cocoa Organization (ICCO) has slightly reduced its cocoa deficit forecast for the current crop year and says there are ample stocks for chocolate manufacturers, but a deficit next year could raise prices.
Smart Powder Blends to replace black box blends?
A blending system dubbed Smart Powder Blends aims to shake up the old 'black box' blending system whereby traceability of ingredients and competition in pricing may be limited, say its creators Premium Ingredients and BlendHub.
Does Callebaut's EU flavanol claim add health bite or bark to dark choc's image?
Barry Callebaut's R&D department talks to ConfectioneryNews after winning a blood flow health claim for cocoa flavanols in dark chocolate and cocoa beverages.
Fermented sugar preservative responds to clean label demands, says Corbion Purac
Corbion Purac has introduced a clean label preservative that can be listed as ‘fermented sugar’ on ingredient panels.
France and Germany pledge to source 100% sustainable palm oil
French and German palm oil industries and users have joined a handful of other European countries in committing to source all palm oil sustainably with national pledges announced at the European Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) summit in Berlin...
Greenpeace and RSPO clash over forest fires
Food companies that only use certified sustainable palm oil have been accused of “certifying destruction”, according to a Greenpeace report released to coincide with the first European Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) summit in Berlin this week.