Non-thermal method trialled on green beans
A combined treatment to control bacteria growth and reduce population during storage has been tested on green beans by researchers.
Archives for September 21, 2014
Morocco’s argan oil story: Feminism, food and encroaching deserts
The Moroccan government and export markets are finally sitting up and paying attention to the country's argan oil production, according to the founder of a network of all-female co-operatives.
Bright ideas: The evolution of natural colours
Use of natural colours has increased rapidly in recent years, as food companies have looked to switch out artificial alternatives – but precisely what they are looking for is changing over time.
Supply and demand at centre of unpredictable food safety notifications
Changing supply and demand is reflected in food recalls and notifications showing how unpredictable the industry is, according to the Stericycle European Recall and Notification Index.
Zimbabwe announces livestock support scheme
The Zimbabwe government recently announced a USD$51.2 million livestock support scheme with the goal of producing 400,000 tonnes of beef per annum by 2018, in line with the country’s economic blueprint, Zim Asset.
World’s biggest food companies to tighten marketing rules
Eleven of the world’s biggest food and beverage companies have signed a commitment to harmonise nutrition labelling, and approaches to reformulation and marketing to children on a global basis.
Loma X5 spacesaver X-ray unit fits into production lines
Loma Systems has launched the X5 spacesaver X-ray, a food inspection unit which has been designed for production zones where space is at a premium.
Malaysia
Halal certifier: We could cover medicine, but only if there's no panic
Although Malaysia’s halal certification is pretty much the only such standard that is accepted across the world, the body behind it continues to refuse to allow the accreditation of medicines to avoid causing life or death cases of panic.
Ukrainian poultry producers eye increased exports to Muslim countries
The Ukrainian poultry industry is looking to offset potential losses in the Russian market with an increase in exports to Muslim countries, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Food.
Sugar prices to edge upwards for 2014/15, says Rabobank
Raw sugar prices are forecast to rise as much as 7% by Q2 2015, but recent trading suggests prices will come down in the longer term, according to an analyst at Rabobank.
Industry reformulation is the only route to better nutrition, says expert
Food producers should look at the current obesity crisis as an opportunity to do good business and do good for public health through the reformulation of mass-market products, says one nutrition policy expert.
Barentz opens South African office to tap 1bn-strong sub-Sahara
Dutch supplier Barentz has opened an office in Johannesburg, South Africa, as it builds its presence in the 1bn populated sub-Sahara in food and nutrition, pharmaceuticals, personal care and animal nutrition.