DuPont announces price rise for locust bean gum
DuPont has announced it will raise the price of locust bean gum following a poor carob harvest in the Mediterranean basin this year and critically low stocks.
Archives for October 21, 2015
Cornell study validates the ‘See food (and eat it)’ diet…and why out of sight is out of mind
It’s a joke emblazoned on a thousand t-shirts and coffee mugs (I’m on the See-food diet… I see food, and I eat it…). But could we learn something from it? Apparently so, says a new study from Cornell University, revealing that the foods we leave out on...
MOCON enhances microbiological detection system
MOCON has improved the shelf life and temperature range of oxygen sensor vials used with its GreenLight rapid microbial detection system.
Novozymes lowers full year outlook despite strong food and feed performances
Danish biotech giant Novozymes narrowed the range of its full year outlook to the lower end as the firm reported a 17% rise in Q3 net profits and strong sales in Food & Beverages and feed and Agriculture & Feed.
Fat intake may play role in autoimmune flare-ups
The type of dietary fat we consumer could impact the severity and duration of autoimmune flare-ups, according to new research performed in mice.
MHP sees sales growth while exports slow
Ukrainian poultry producer MHP has published its third quarter results, showing increased production and sales volumes overall, but a significantly reduced export business.
US funds pandemic animal disease action
The US has committed $87 million to efforts to combat pandemic animal diseases that threaten human health, including avian influenza.
Frozen crab seized due to food safety concerns
US Marshals have seized about 5,000 cases of ready-to-eat frozen Jonah crab products processed by Rome Packing due to food safety concerns.
Old-time favourites or one-time fads: Which specialty oils are trending in Europe?
With consumer interest in health and specialty oils growing, FoodNavigator takes a look at the positioning of superfood newcomers and well-established favourites in Europe.
JBT showcases broader portfolio in Dubai
JBT will be showing off its broader range of food processing equipment after acquiring Formcook AB, the long-established manufacturer of Teflon® contact and combi cookers, earlier this year.
Partially hydrogenated and fully confused: How to protect Europeans from trans fats?
Seven European countries are capping industrially-produced trans fatty acids in food – but if they are so harmful why not ban them outright?
Danfoss rolls out new chiller equipment at Gulfood
Keeping food cool in the Middle East is a focus for Danfoss as it prepares for Gulfood Manufacturing.