Sweden gets new meat trade organisation
Sweden’s meat sector has established Svenska Köttföretagen (SKF), a new broad-based trade organisation that will promote the industry’s special interests and provide expert advice to members.
Archives for November 18, 2014
Synthetic biology pioneers team up to create 'powerhouse in yeast fermentation technologies'
Evolva to expand microbial fermentation empire with acquisition of Allylix
Evolva - the Swiss ‘synthetic biology’ company developing stevia, vanillin, and other ingredients via microbial fermentation - is to acquire San Diego-based Allylix to create a “true powerhouse in yeast-based fermentation technologies”.
BPC urges consumers to continue to support British poultry meat, after bird flu outbreak
The British Poultry Council (BPC), Defra, and the European Commission have put damage control procedures into place following the recent bird flu outbreak on a duck breeding farm in Yorkshire, UK.
The perfect chip? Pulsed Electric Field tech optimizes processing, claims developer
Perforating potato cells can soften the raw material, reducing fry times, lowering fat uptake and creating a more uniform end chip product, says the CEO of a firm specialized in Pulsed Electric Field (PEF) technology.
UN helps RSPO strengthen palm complaints platform
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) have partnered to raise awareness on sustainable palm oil and strengthen frameworks like that for complaints on compliance.
EU poultry retailers held to account on third-party fresh products
European Union (EU) poultry retailers may be penalised if they sell salmonella-contaminated fresh products, even when they are processed and packaged by another company, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled.
BRAU BEVIALE 2014: FOCUS ON...GLUTEN-FREE BEER
DSM claims craft brewer interest in gluten-free beer enzyme
DSM Food Specialities claims that, far from being cautious, craft brewers are embracing the possibilities its enzyme to create gluten-free beer offers.
Chicken juice helps Campylobacter attach to food processing surfaces
‘Chicken juice’ – the liquid produced from defrosting chickens – allows Campylobacter to form protective biofilms and boost its survival in food processing sites, according to a study from the Institute of Food Research.
Myth busting? High salt intake may not increase thirst
It is commonly believed that consumption of salty foods increases thirst, and could be a reason for increased consumption of sugary soft drinks and alcoholic beverages. But just how true is this notion?
FIC countdown: Most food companies are moving toward compliance
Food companies are moving toward compliance with the upcoming Food Information for Consumers (FIC) regulation but many still have work to do, according to a new report.
Packaging analysis boosted with FTIR upgrades
Agilent Technologies has enhanced some of its Fourier transform infrared spectrometer (FTIR) microscopes claiming it will allow customers to analyze samples that were never before possible.