Detecting pathogens in dry dairy ingredients
DuPont Qualicon has a new addition to its BAX system line of diagnostic tests - the BAX system PCR assay for detecting Enterobacter sakazakii in infant formula, dry dairy and soy ingredients.
Archives for June 23, 2003
DNA changes to reduce caffeine fix
As the debate hots up over genetically modified foodstuffs, a report published in the latest issue of Nature suggests that, thanks to the tinkering of genes, decaffeinated coffee could be grown on bushes.
Safeway bid inquiry reaches 'half time'
The battle to buy up UK supermarket retailer Safeway is still very much on, as the Competition Commission announces that its enquiries are ongoing and that the final decision on the four main rival bidders is still some way off.
Rhodia tackles Australia
Rhodia Food, a subsidiary of French company Rhodia, has strengthened its position in Australia with the signature of a distribution agreement with Australian chemical giant Orica.