Smart camera detects the misshapen, the off-colour
A new imaging camera helps food processors detect when they are serving up misshapen or off-colour products, before they are shipped off to the customer.
Archives for August 28, 2005
EU approval marks market entry for Palatinit energy ingredient
Food and drink makers developing functional, ready to drink and instant formulas could gain from European Commission approval for the slow-release carbohydrate isomaltulose supplied by German firm Palatinit.
Weekly comment
Water wastage syndrome
Praise where praise is due. And it is certainly due for one small-time drinks firm in southern Britain, which is spear-heading answers to global water shortages that threaten to wreak havoc on food producers everywhere.
Prices stable on stronger yields for confectionery nut ingredient, pistachios
As prices for hazelnuts, two-thirds of which are sourced from Turkey, slowly start to recover following global shortages, pistachio production also shows signs of improvement following last year's frosts.
Novozymes consolidates food enzyme distribution with Fiske
Strenghtening supply chain number one enzyme supplier Novozymes will consolidate its numerous distributor agreements in Europe under one firm, ingredients and additive distributor Fiske.
Cranberry juice no benefit for kidney stones?
Cranberry juice has been used to promote urinary tract health for generations, but new research suggests that it may encourage the formation of the most common type of kidney stones.