Surface steam pasteurisation can prevent listeria on fish, says researcher
Rapid heating of the surface with steam at 100 °C can prevent listeria on fish, according to a Nofima researcher.
Archives for September 19, 2013
Australian live export ship restarts journey to Israel
An Australian live export ship forced to return to Freemantle port for mechanical repairs has finally set sail on its voyage to Israel.
Birko processing aid approved for unskinned livers
Birko’s Beefxide intervention has received additional approvals for use as an antimicrobial processing aid on unskinned livers and other organ meats, without the need for a drain time between application and packaging.
Horsegate good for business: ready meal boss
The horsemeat crisis was good for business because it made shoppers consider the provenance of their food more than ever before, says posh ready meal entrepreneur Charlie Bigham.
Plant-based eating to grow at expense of meat and dairy
The future will be all about “plant-based eating”, according to Alpro, which is best known for its soya-based alternatives to dairy products.
Danish Food Cluster aims to put Denmark on the food innovation map
Leading Danish food companies have joined with universities and regional government in an effort to highlight Denmark’s world-class food industry innovation – setting it on a par with The Netherlands’ Food Valley.
ICN proceedings
New dietary strategies needed for Europe’s ageing population
European dietary strategy should be adapted to its ageing population, the EU-backed NU-AGE project told the International Congress of Nutrition (ICN) in Granada, Spain, this week.
Irish firm bags McDonald’s bacon deal
Irish bacon producer Dew Valley has been awarded a new contract to supply an annual 36 tonnes of cooked bacon to McDonald’s for sale through the fast food chain’s 84 Irish outlets.
Agilent splits in two, remains focussed on food
Agilent Technologies has split to form two public companies but will continue its focus on its food program, the firm said yesterday.
GreenPalm announces first trade of palm oil by-product certificate
GreenPalm has announced the first certified trade of palm oil by-product for feed use, hailing the development a triumph in supply chain sustainability for food manufacturers.
International salt reduction: Local tailoring is crucial, warn researchers
Understanding and behaviours on salt consumption differ hugely from market to market across the globe – something manufacturers must take heed of when reducing levels, researchers warn.
drinktec 2013: live from the show floor
Tate & Lyle has high European hopes for Splenda-based water enhancers
Abigail Storms, global marketing director, sweeteners and beverage, Tate & Lyle, insists Splenda sucralose perfectly suits liquid water enhancers as an emerging European category, against the backdrop of success for products such as Kraft Foods' MIO...