Protozoa helps Salmonella survive chemical cleaning
Aided by a common protozoa, Salmonella cells are three times likely to survive the treatments used by food processors to clean equipment, according to a scientific study.
Archives for February 21, 2006
Asda Wal-Mart unveils expansion plans
Britain's number two supermarket chain has announced plans to spend £400m on a series of store extensions and new openings, in keeping with parent company Wal-Mart's vision of continuing global supremacy.
Ingredients for innovation: New Zealand
Joint health from sheeps' wool, kiwi fruit crossed with berries and calcium-boosting bone extract… innovative ingredients from a small Pacific archipelago are starting to make a disproportionately big impact in the world of nutrition.
Doubts cast over value of low-calorie sweeteners
A lack of convincing evidence means that firm conclusions on the role of artificial sweeteners in weight loss cannot yet be made, according to a scientist.
Eastern Europe leads global sports drink growth
The global sports drinks market grew by 10 per cent in 2005 to 9,700 million litres, with the fastest growth recorded in Eastern Europe.
Aquanova Degussa alliance promotes nanotech ingredients
Aquanova's alliance with Degussa could result in a dramatic increase in the use of nanostructured solubilisates in various food applications.
Rapid shake method for canned foods poised for take-off
With the licensing of three equipment manufacturers in the US and Europe, a company's quick sterilization technology for canned foods has gone from prototype to market launch.
Researchers hunt for method to prevent Campylobacter contamination
New methods need to be develop to prevent Campylobacter in transport coopsand during carcass defeathering, critical points at which contamination ofbroilers and broiler carcasses occurs, according to new research.
Kellogg advertising campaign turns sour
Advertisements for Kellogg's Coco Pops Straws have been referred to the UK's Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) after a consumer watchdog claimed they were misleading to children and adults.
Gum and emerging markets drive Cadbury's 2005 growth
Cadbury Schweppes has exploited the continued global growth of chewing gum and tapped into emerging new markets to report increased sales for 2005.
Givaudan confident despite flat flavour sales
Flat European flavour sales for 2005 should not stop Givaudan from consolidating its leading position in the European fragrance and flavour industry.