Chr Hansen develops natural meat curing ingredient
Chr Hansen has developed a natural cure for meats that can be used in place of added nitrite, helping food makers to develop clean-label meat products.
Archives for April 25, 2006
Danone strengthens interest in Algerian dairy sector
Groupe Danone's growing interest in the Algerian dairy market underlines the importance of the North African / Middle East region to European milk processors.
National Uniformity Coalition strikes back at bill opponents
The National Uniformity for Food Coalition this week released a legal analysis that claims the proposed legislation would only affect 11 state laws as part of an effort to set national standards for food safety regulations.
UK food sector welcomes new health approach
The UK food industry has welcomed a new government campaign designed to encourage healthy changes in lifestyle.
Natural tomato color booms as firms avoid synthetic
Just a few months after its approval in the US, a natural tomato food colorant claims to have attracted strong interest as food and beverage manufacturers look to clean up their labels.
EFSA refuses support for new pathogen fighter
Holes in the test data for new anti-microbial agent SAN-PEL mean it is impossible to tell how effective it will be when used on animal carcasses, says Europe's food safety watchdog, withholding its support.
Scientists unlock secret to whey-based 'mayo'
Scientists in Spain have developed a buttermilk-based emulsifier with similar properties to mayonnaise.
Gadot comes up with calcium for milk replacements
Gadot Biochemical Industries has developed a new calcium citrate compound that could help formulators overcome fortification issues with soy milk, fluid milk, smoothie, infant formula, and other milk replacement products.
EU ministers back more bird flu aid
European agriculture ministers have approved a plan for the EU to offer more compensation to poultry farmers affected by a falling sales in the wake of bird flu.